Sundays in January 2025
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 5th 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. Within this period, we have chosen to include the agricultural service of Plough Sunday and hope that some of our farmers will join us.
The Morning Worship in Hanwood on the 12th January will be in the Extension and the Meditation this month will be in St Georges Church, Pontesbury on 12th January at 7pm – all welcome – a special time of being still in God’s presence.
On the 19th January we shall have 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've introduced a new service – Songs of Praise. 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
