‘But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.’ (Micah 5:2, NIV)
It's the final Sunday of Advent - Christmas Day is only 5 sleeps away! In the book of the prophet Micah, God promises a rule who will come from Bethlehem. A ruler who is ancient, and who will be a shepherd-like king, bringing security and peace to God's people. Spoiler: that's Jesus! Come and find out more this Sunday.
You would be very welcome at our 10:30am service in St Andrew, Cuffley or at 9am for a service of Holy Communion in St Thomas, Northaw, this Sunday.
The 10:30am Sunday morning service will also be streamed. This will start at 10:25am, and can be accessed directly via YouTube or Facebook, found on our website, and is advertised on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.
If you encounter problems with viewing the service via Facebook (or YouTube) please follow the link for YouTube (or Facebook) instead.
Children’s Church
Our children’s church meets this Sunday morning in the Undercroft (underneath the main building). Children are welcome from 10:20, and will join us in the main part of the building at the end of the service.
Advent and Christmas Services
Publicity for our Advent and Christmas services is now available at the back of both buildings. Services planned for this Advent and Christmas are:
| Day | Service |
|---|---|
| Sunday 22nd December | 6pm Carols by Candlelight at St Andrew |
| Tuesday 24th December | 4pm Crib Service at St Thomas |
| 11:30pm Christmas Night Communion at St Thomas | |
| Wednesday 25th December | 10am All Age Christmas Celebration at St Andrew |
| followed by Holy Communion |
9am Service
There is no 9am service on either 29th December or 5th January.
Festive bring-and-share lunch
All welcome for a bring and share lunch, after the service on 5th January. If you are able to be there, and have surplus seasons fare, please bring your contribution to the Undercroft before the service on 5th January. We hope you will be able to join us for a light lunch and celebrate the start of 2025.
60 Years of St Andrew’s
The current St Andrew’s building was consecrated on 30th November, 1965. To mark and celebrate 60 years of the building, we are planning a range of events during the year, culminating in a service on 30th November 2025. More details of events will follow.
Vicar’s Leave
Chris will be on leave from Wednesday 25th December until Monday 6th January.
Bible Reading Resources
There are a lot of resources available online to help with Bible reading. A few of them are here, in case they are helpful for you.
Home Communion
If you’re not able to join us on Sundays, and would appreciate a visit with Holy Communion, please be in touch with Chris.
Rotas
We’re currently using self-signup for the various rotas: blank rotas will be pinned up at the back of St Andrew. If you are one of our regular welcomers, readers, pray-ers, communion assistants, or refreshment helpers, please do sign up where you are able to.
Rotas for services in December and January, and our Christmas services, are now available.
If you don’t already help, and this would be something you would like to do, please talk to Chris.
Wednesday Morning prayer
Wednesday morning prayer restarts at 10:00am on Wednesday 15th January.
Coffee Shop
Our weekly Coffee Shop will return at 10:30am on Wednesday 8th January.