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  • on 27th November 2024

Advent Sunday, Worship and activities during week beginning Sunday 1 December

Throughout this week, you are invited to join us for worship and other social activities.

Sunday 1 December, 10.00am – Parish Eucharist, Advent Sunday

At the start of Advent, we meet at St Thomas’ and St Luke’s Churches at 10.00am for the Parish Eucharist. The service from St Thoams’ will also be livestreamed to people at home. Whether you are able to be in church or joining the livestream from home, we look forward to worshipping together.

You can find the service online by following this link to YouTube. The service will also be live on Zoom where you can join online or listen via any telephone. Download full details for joining our online service.

Sunday 1 December – Bible Study

Following the Parish Eucharist, there will be a short break before a Bible Study begins. The study is on Zoom. Please stay on the Zoom meeting or come back at about 11.30am to take part.

Sunday 1 December, 6.30pm – Advent Carol Service

As we prepare for the coming of Christ, we’ll be joined by our friends from St Mary’s Church, Leigh for the Advent Carol` Service. We’ll sing Advent Carols and hear readings and stories to help us prepare for Christ’s coming. Everyone is welcome at St Thomas’ Church.

Sunday 1 December, 9.00pm – Compline

We finish our Sunday with a short service of Compline (or night prayers). We meet on Zoom where you can join online or dial in on any telephone.

Download Compline joining instructions

Download Compline order of service

Tuesday 3 December – Tuesday Group

The Tuesday Group at St Thomas’ Church meets from 10.00am. It is a time when you can meet with friends and make new friends. Some people choose to relax and have a chat over a cuppa. Others prefer to join in with some gardening or DIY tasks. You can also stay for lunch. However you choose to spend the time, you can be guaranteed of a warm welcome.

Tuesday 3 December, 6.00pm – Evening Prayer

We meet in the beautiful chapel at St Richard’s Church Centre for a service of Evening Prayer at 6.00pm. The entrance to the chapel is in Sundorne Road.

Wednesday 4 December, 10.00am – Play Café

The Play Café for 0-3 year olds takes place at St Richard’s Church Centre on Wednesday’s, 10.00-11.30am. While the children play, parents and carers can chat and catch up over a cuppa.

Thursday 5 December, 10.00am – Coffee Morning

Join us from 10.00am at St Luke’s for a chance to catch up with friends and make new friends too. As well as having a chat, this is a great opportunity to look around our historic church.

Thursday 5 December, 12 noon – Holy Communion

Following the Coffee Morning, a simple midweek service of Holy Communion takes place at St Luke’s. Everyone is welcome.

There is no sermon, but there is music for reflection and prayers are said for the church, world, community and those in need. This oasis in the middle of the week may be just what you need.

St Luke’s Church, The Village, London, SE7 8UG

St Thomas’ Church, Woodland Terrace, SE7 8EW

St Richard’s Church Centre, Swallowfield Road, SE7 7NR (Chapel entrance in Sundorne Road

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