sunday 23RD NOVEMber – CHRIST THE KING
8am Said Eucharist
10.00am Choral Eucharist
6.30pm Patronal Festival Concert
This Week
The reading and serving rota for December and January has been emailed out to regular volunteers and thank you and there are copies at at the back of church. Thank you to all our volunteers.
Our “Travelling Crib” of Mary, Joseph and donkey will be seeking shelter indoors to visit different people on the way to Bethlehem. They will leave with their first family after the 10 am service on Advent Sunday, 30th November, before arriving back at church for the Crib Service on Christmas Eve. Please see or email Kate, our churchwarden, to book your place on their trip.
Gift Tree: Help make a difference to children and young carers in Enfield this Christmas by buying them a gift using our gift tree. Please take a tag, buy a suitable gift and return it to church on or before Sunday 7th December. Gifts should be up to a maximum of £20 and unwrapped in gift bags – many thanks.
Traditional Annual Christmas Raffle. Tickets in aid of Dementia Club UK are on sale at the back of church at £2 per strip from now until the 6.30 pm service of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday 21st December, when the draw will take place. Thank you in advance for your support.
Saturday 22nd November 10 am: Parish Walk. The walk is a circular route through Darlands Nature Reserve, starting at The Orange Tree Totteridge. (7 Totteridge Village London N20 8NX). There is plenty of parking next to the Pub/Restaurant. The walk is approximately 4 miles and is flat. The walk will start at 10 a.m. from the Orange Tree. Contact Jackie if interested.
Sunday 23rd November: 10 am Sung Eucharist. As part of our Interregnum Season we will have the pleasure of Archdeacon John Hawkins coming to celebrate and preach at Christ Church, which is a real treat for us all, so do please come and see him and give him a warm welcome.
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
Tuesday 25th November at 7.30 pm: Bible Study. We are studying 1 Corinthians Chapters 11 and 12. 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.
Thursday 27th November 12.30 pm: Said Eucharist.
Friday 28th November from 10 am to 12 pm: Coffee and chat in church.
further ahead
Sunday 30th November: Southgate Homebound. On Advent Sunday we will wrap 25 Christmas gifts for this group who meet in Walker Hall throughout the year. If you are able to donate a gift; a box of biscuits, chocolates, toiletries; a shawl or throw, or something else suitable for an elderly housebound person we will be very grateful. Many thanks, Hilary Meur – Social Responsibility Committee.
Sunday 30th November 6.30 pm: Advent Procession. Start on the road to Christmas with our traditional candlelit Advent Procession, featuring beautiful music and seasonal readings.
Tuesday 2nd December at 7.30 pm: Said Eucharist with Anointing and Laying on of Hands for Healing – nearest entrance, small north door up the ramp. Please note that from January, services will continue to take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, but will start at 7 pm.
Wednesday 3rd December 8.30 pm: Christ Church Association AGM to be held in Reception Room, Church House. Any members wishing to place a question in should send their question in advance to christchurchassociation@gmail.com
Friday 5th December: CCA Bar opens at 6 pm with complimentary cheese and snacks throughout the evening.
Sunday 14th December 4 pm: Christingle Service. Come for an hour of candles and sweets with the traditional decorated orange. Sing some carols while supporting the work of the Children’s Society.
Sunday 21st December 10 am: Pop-up Nativity. Our Eucharist will include the organised chaos of our Pop-up Nativity – literally anything can happen, and usually does. Just come and be part of it all.
Sunday 21st December 6.30pm: Nine Lessons and Carols. Have the full traditional Christmas experience with an evening of the carols and readings you know so well. Enjoy the singing of the choir and joining in!
Hurricane Melissa British Red Cross Appeal. A bucket is at the back of church to receive donations towards emergency humanitarian relief after the destruction of Jamaica and the Caribbean by Hurricane Melissa. This will go to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies represented by the British Red Cross. Your donation will be matched by the British Government. Please give generously. Thank you!
Until Sunday 4th January inclusive: The Weld Car Park opposite church will be closed. It will re-open on Monday 5th January 2026. The Parish Centre car park is available as usual for all services.
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.
