sunday 18th october – FEAST OF ST LUKE THE EVANGELIST
8 am Said Eucharist
10 am Congregational Sung Eucharist
6.30 pm Said Evensong
This Week
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. The quiz night and other donations over the weekend raised a total of £1,400. This has been sent to Noah’s Ark where it will be match funded as part of their From That Moment Appeal. Thank you to everyone who contributed towards making the quiz night such a fun and successful evening and for helping us raise this fantastic sum.
Message from Erin, our Children’s Corner Co-ordinator
Hello everyone!
My name is Erin, and I’m so happy to be your Children’s Corner Co-ordinator. I’m really looking forward to getting to know each of you and creating a fun, welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves.
Together, we’ll explore wonderful Bible stories, learn more about God’s love, enjoy games and activities, get creative, and discover how we can show kindness, compassion and faith in our everyday lives.
To all of our parents and guardians, a very warm welcome to you too! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your children’s faith journey. We know how important it is for children to feel loved, encouraged and supported as they grow, and we hope to work alongside you to make church a positive and meaningful part of their week. We want every child to feel known, valued and excited to come along each Sunday.
I hope each Sunday is a time where our children can learn, grow, have fun and feel part of our Christ Church family. I’m very excited for all the adventures, memories and moments of faith we’ll share together!
Saturday 17th October Edwardtide Pilgrimage at Westminster Abbey Join us for a parish pilgrimage to the shrine of St Edward at Westminster Abbey. We will travel together by Tube, making this a wonderful opportunity for fellowship as well as worship and pilgrimage. If you would like to come, please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of the church. Further details about meeting time and travel arrangements will be shared with those who sign up. Everyone is warmly welcome!
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October: The choir will be singing services in York Minster.
Tuesday 20th October at 11.15 am: Funeral of Lucille Kumar in church.
Tuesday 20th October at 7 pm: Said Eucharist with Anointing and Laying on of Hands for Healing.
Thursday 22nd October at 12.30 pm: Said Eucharist.
Friday 23rd October 10 am till 12 noon: Coffee and chat in church.
further ahead
Saturday 24th October Parish Walk. We will walk in/around Trent Park and the approximate distance will be 5 miles. We will meet at Cockfosters Station at 10.30 am. Everybody is most welcome to come along. Contact Jackie if you want more information
Monday 26th October 11am – 1 pm: Community Connections Group. In collaboration with A Seaward and Sons Funeral Directors, we are pleased to offer an additional coffee morning on the last Monday of each month from between 11 am and 1 pm. Come along for coffee, cake and conversation, and an opportunity to meet informally together as a community. The group is particularly aimed at those who have experienced bereavement, but everyone is welcome .
Tuesday 27th October at 7.30 pm: Bible Study. We continue studying the Sermon on the Mount, this week focusing on Right Relationships and The Choice in Matthew 7. We gather at the back of the church. For more information, contact Simon Walkden via the office.
Sunday 1st November: Breakfast after the 8 am Eucharist. All welcome.
Sunday 1st November at 6.30 pm: All Souls Requiem – featuring Duruflé’s Requiem. If you would like your departed friends and family commemorated aloud during the service, please email the names to Caroline in the office, leave them in the office pigeon hole or add them to the sign-up sheets in church underneath the war memorial no later than 12 pm Friday 30th October.
Tuesday 3rd November at 7.30 – 9.30 pm: Enfield Deanery Synod. This will take place at St Michael’s Church, Gordon Hill, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 0QP and will cover such topics as pastoral care, mission action plans, local community outreach, social engagement, and diocesan initiatives. All are welcome to attend. Please speak to Fr Robert, Graham, Sandra, Simon or Ronald for more information.
Sunday 8th November at 10.30 am: Service of Remembrance with Laying of Wreaths and 2 minutes silence.
Wednesday 11th November at 10.45 am: Civic Service of Remembrance at the Broomfield Memorial.
Wednesday 18th November: Copy is required for the December/January edition of the Spire. Please email Freya or Imogen with your articles or any queries.
Wednesday 18th November at 8 pm: Christ Church Association AGM.
Friday 20th November. CCA Friday Foodie Chinese Snacks evening will be held in the bar. There will be a nominal charge to cover the cost of the food.
Sunday 22nd November at 6.30pm: Patronal Festival concert For their much-loved annual Patronal Festival Concert, the Choir of Christ Church Southgate, directed by William Waine, and the professional Bach Sinfonia, led by Liz Partridge, present one of the most powerful and enduring works in the choral repertoire – Mozart’s Requiem. Written in the final year of Mozart’s life, the Requiem is a work of extraordinary intensity, drama and beauty. Its magnificent orchestral writing, unforgettable choral passages and deeply human expression have made it one of Mozart’s most beloved works.
We are grateful to the supporters who make this concert possible each year, and are once again inviting you to contribute directly to the performance of our musicians. Supporters enjoy a range of benefits including a number of free tickets to the performance and complimentary refreshments on the evening. £1000 will sponsor the orchestral strings, woodwind or bras
£500 will sponsor the Conductor, or contribute towards the orchestral strings, woodwind or brass
£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
For more information, please speak to William Waine or email him at music@christchurch-southgate.org
Regular tickets are on sale now at https://wegottickets.com/f/28920
Sunday 24th January 2027: Parish Confirmation Our annual Parish Confirmation will take place on Sunday 24th January, when the Bishop of Edmonton will be with us to confirm candidates. If you are thinking about being confirmed, we would be delighted to hear from you. The minimum age for candidates is 9 years old (Year 5), and there is no upper age limit! Confirmation is a wonderful step in the Christian life at any age. Age appropriate Confirmation preparation will be offered for all candidates throughout November and January, helping everyone to explore the Christian faith and prepare for this important occasion. If you are interested in being confirmed, or would simply like to find out more, please speak to the Vicar.
Informal Fellowship Lunch. Everyone is very welcome to stay after the lunchtime Said Eucharist on Thursdays to join in a ‘bring your own picnic’ lunch in church.
Community Connections Group. In collaboration with A Seaward and Sons Funeral Directors, we are pleased to offer an additional coffee morning on the last Monday of each month from between 11 am and 1 pm. Come along for coffee, cake and conversation, and an opportunity to meet informally together as a community. The group is particularly aimed at those who have experienced bereavement, but everyone is welcome.
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.
Nepal Flood appeal. The recent appeal raised £200 which has been sent to Christian Aid to support their emergency response following the catastrophic floods in Nepal. Thank you for all your generous donations
The Weld Car Park. The Trustees of Walker Ground have advised us that the car park will remain closed for the foreseeable due to the problem of anti-social behaviour and until they can decide a way forward. The Parish Centre car park is still available as usual for all services.
Food Bank Collection. We are always happy to collect non-perishable food and other items for a local foodbank for which they are very grateful. The collection point is just inside the door at the back of church to the left. At present they are in need of: tinned fish/meat, cooking oil, tinned tomatoes, cereal, jam, honey, tea, sugar, rice, spaghetti, shower gel, shampoo and nappies.
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.
