Sundays in January 2026
Welcome to our services in January – a new calendar year, although the church year began at the beginning of December. The season of Epiphany means revelation – the revealing of Jesus Christ to the world. It starts with the visit of the Magi to Jesus which we will celebrate on 4th January and finishes with the Presentation of the baby Jesus by Mary and Joseph at the temple in Jerusalem – the formal admission into the Jewish tradition and faith.
The Sunday Praise in Hanwood on the 11th January will be in the Extension. There will not be a Meditation this month as people are going to the farewell service for Archdeacon Fiona Gibson. On the 18th January we will reflecting on Christian Unity with the WPCU theme: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4). There will also be a Songs of Praise at 4.30pm in Vine Close Community Centre in Hanwood – an opportunity to select and sing your favourite hymn/song. All are welcome.
On the third Sunday at Hanwood at 4.30pm we celebrate with a service of Songs of Praise. We usually meet in Vine Close Community Centre. This is an informal service in which people are asked to choose their favourite hymn and say why they have chosen it.
We also have reading(s) from the Bible, a short reflection and prayers. The service lasts about 45 minutes. Refreshments are provided after the service.
Do come and sing along with us. If you'd like to sing a particular hymn, please get in touch with our curate Freddie Strong who'd love to hear from you. revfreddiestrong@gmail.com
