sunday 28 September – trinity 15
8am Said Eucharist
10am Choral Eucharist
6.30pm Said Evensong
This Week
Saturday 27th September: Parish Walk. We will meet in the car park opposite Church at 9.30 a.m. The route starts at Parliament Square, Hertford and is a circular walk of 5 ½ approximately (8.6km) which will take about 3 hours. The route goes through the castle grounds of Hertford and along an attractive former railway track including good open views of Lea valley. A car pool will be organised. Contact Jackie or Ronald if you are planning to join the walk.
Thursday 2nd October 12.30 pm: Said Eucharist.
Friday 3rd October: Coffee and chat in church from 10 am to 12 pm.
Friday 3rd October: CCA Bar will open early at 6 pm with complimentary cheese and snacks throughout the evening.
further ahead
Tuesday 7th October at 7.30 pm: Said Eucharist with Anointing and Laying on of Hands for Healing – nearest entrance, small north door up the ramp.
Sunday 5th October: Breakfast after the 8 am Eucharist. All welcome
Friends of the Christ Church Garden Gardening dates: new autumn gardening dates: Saturday 11th 9.30 am – 12.30 pm and 15th November. No experience necessary. If you prefer to garden at other times, please let me know. Sandra Anderson.
Saturday 11th October 7.00 pm: Harvest Quiz. Tables of 8 are available at £10 per head, payable in advance or on the night. Please see Kate/Clare or email office@christhurch-southgate.org to reserve your seats.
We also need you to look out your terrible gifts and objects for the legendary raffle – please bring them to church in advance. Please bring your own food and nibbles. A cash bar will be available. All proceeds to support the Hatters Explorer Scouts and charity One to One, Enfield.
Sunday 12th October 10 am: Harvest Sunday Eucharist As well as the usual food and produce gifts for Enfield Foodbank and Homeless Action Barnet, we will be collecting items for Showerbox such as hygiene supplies, clean towels and new underwear. This charity which hosts showers for the homeless at St Giles in the Fields, where Phillip Dawson is Curate.
Tuesday 14th October at 7.30 pm: Bible Study. We are studying 1 Corinthians Chapters 5 and 6. Everybody is most welcome to join us, the group is friendly and informal. We meet at the back of Church on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Just turn up or contact Jackie Anderson if you are interested.
Sunday 19th October: Southgate Sessions – Free Sunday afternoon concerts at Christ Church.
Matthew Warbis – organ, Organist at Christ Church
Join us one Sunday afternoon each month at 3.30pm for a short concert (just 45 minutes to an hour) in the peaceful setting of our church. Free to attend – all are welcome. A retiring collection will be taken to support the performer and the music at our church.
Noah’ Ark Children’s Hospice – From That Moment 2025 Campaign This annual fundraising campaign targets £1m in their £7m budget for services provided to children and their families who are affected by life-limiting conditions. This is the only children’s hospice in north London with residential and home care. We have supported them for some years and this year donations made to them from now until 13th October will be doubled by a sponsor. Please continue your generous support this year by donating online on the specially created Christ Church Southgate (CharityExtra) donation webpage at https://www.charityextra.com/hub/noahsarkchildrenshospice/christchurch-southgate or by putting your cash donation in the bucket provided at the back of church. Your donations will be very much appreciated by Noah’s Ark.
Sunday 9th November: Closing date for contributions to Operation Christmas Child. Hilary Meur is grateful for any contributions towards postage which costs £5 and/or the usual items such as small toys, hats & gloves, hair accessories, skipping ropes/balls, stationery items etc. Please look out for the flyers in the pews or visit www.samaritans-purse.org.uk for more information.
Sunday 23rd November at 6.30pm: Patronal Festival concert. This year, the Choir of Christ Church Southgate, directed by William Waine, and orchestra led by Liz Partridge, will perform one of the greatest pieces of choral music ever written – J.S. Bach’s St John Passion. The drama of the passion story is delivered by three soloists playing the Evangelist, Jesus and Pilate, with the choir acting as the frenzied and devastated crowd. We have three outstanding soloists joining us, including Edward Woodhouse, nephew of Clive, as the Evangelist.
Tickets are available on the door or online
We need your support to make this concert possible, and this year are inviting you to contribute directly to the performance of our musicians:
£1000 will sponsor the orchestral strings or woodwind
£500 will sponsor the Evangelist, Jesus, Pilate or Conductor
£200 will sponsor an individual orchestral player
£100 will sponsor one of our own choir’s soloists
£50 will name you as a Concert Friend
Sponsorship will include a complimentary pair of concert tickets, programmes, reserved seats and refreshment at the interval.
For more information, please speak to William Waine or email him at music@christchurch-southgate.org
The October/November edition of The Spire has been sent out to subscribers and is also available at the back of church or online. Please email Freya or Imogen with your articles or any queries. Copy for the December/January edition is required by Wednesday 19th November.
Pastoral Care Group. The pastoral care group meets the needs and serves those who would benefit from additional support. Contact: Jackie Anderson or Hilary Meur.
Enfield Food Bank Collection A reminder that we are always happy to collect non-perishable food and other items for the foodbank in Enfield. The collection point is just inside the door at the back of church to the left.
Giving to Christ Church: Thank you! We would like to thank everyone who responded positively to the stewardship campaign, it really is much appreciated. If you give regularly, or you are planning to start giving regularly, please can we encourage you to sign up to The Parish Giving Scheme.
On paper – use a form available at the back of church; by phone – call 0333 002 1271 and quote our parish code 230623352; online – use the following link https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/southgate-christ-church-london/ or scan the QR code below on your smartphone or tablet.
