sunday 7th June – First Sunday after TRINITY
8 am Said Eucharist
10 am Sung Eucharist
6.30 pm Choral Evensong
New Vicar of Christ Church, Southgate
We are delighted to announce that The Reverend Robert Coupland has been appointed as the next Vicar of Christ Church, Southgate. For more information see https://www.christchurch-southgate.org/home/people/vicar/
We are pleased to confirm the Institution and Induction of Fr Robert as our new Parish Priest will take place at a special service on Monday 15th June at 7pm attended by the Bishop of Edmonton. All are most welcome to come and make this a joyous, welcoming service and there will be an informal drinks reception afterwards.
On 28th June from 12 noon, will we also have a bring and share lunch in Church House for everyone to have the chance to meet Fr Robert and welcome him personally. Everyone is welcome but please can you use the sign-up sheets at the back of church to confirm numbers and, if possible, let us know what you are able to bring and mark up if it will be gluten free. Many thanks.
This Week
Sunday 7th June Plant Sale: Pepper and tomato plants at £2 to £3 each will be on sale after the 10 am service in aid of Christ Church Eco Fund – please bring cash ideally, although the card machine will also be available for use.
Sunday 7th June at 6.30 pm: Choral Evensong. TThe choir will be singing the canticles in B minor by Noble and the anthem Te Deum (Collegium Regale) by Howells.
Tuesday 9th June at 7.30 pm: Bible Study. Our next church Bible Study will be on Micah chapter 5. Micah’s prophecy begins by saying it is for all the people of the earth – so everyone is welcome to join us! We gather at the back of the church. For more information, contact Simon Walkden.
Wednesday 10th June: Church closed all day for ABRSM exams to take place.
Thursday 11th June at 12.30 pm: Said Eucharist.
Friday 12th June 10 am till 12 noon: Coffee and chat in church.
further ahead
Friends of the Christ Church Garden gardening mornings: Saturday 13th June, 11th July and 15th August from 9.30 am. Everyone welcome. No experience needed. Come and help care for God’s creation (and have fun). Sandra Anderson.
Sunday 14th June at 3.30 pm: Southgate Sessions Organ recital by Matt Warbis. All welcome.
Monday 15th June at 6.30 pm: Bellringing To celebrate the installation of our new Vicar, Fr Robert Coupland, the bells at Christ Church will be rung on prior to the service at 7.00pm. Everyone is also most welcome to the service.
Tuesday 16th June at 7 pm: Said Eucharist with Anointing and Laying on of Hands for Healing.
Sunday 28th June at 4pm: Informal Concert. After the Bring and Share lunch, enjoy a pleasant afternoon of sacred and secular music making with solo and ensemble performances from members of choir. Admission free with retiring collection. There will be no Evensong.
Friday 26th June from 6.30 pm: Open Choir Rehearsal. Members of the congregation are warmly invited to join us behind the scenes at one of the choir’s regular Friday evening rehearsals. Come and see how we prepare for our choral services, meet Will and the singers, ask questions, and enjoy a chance to sing together at the end. We’ll round off the evening in the Top Step Bar from about 8.15pm.
The June/July edition of the Spire has been sent out and is available at the back of church or online by clicking on the image in the weekly newsletter. Copy for the August/September edition will be required by Wednesday 22nd July. Please email Freya or Imogen with your articles or any queries.
Swift Boxes. We are pleased to announce that the swift boxes and sound system are now up (high on the north wall of Church House) and ready to welcome their first guests! Anyone who would like to go and have a look can see them from the car park behind Church House. Huge thanks to all who kindly donated and especially to Matthew from Friends of Broomfield Park for all his advice and Laurie for fitting them so brilliantly. Let’s all pray for their arrival.
Thank you to everyone who came to support the Choir’s recital on 17th May, and on Tour in Rome. For our next trip, we will be singing services in York Minster on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October 2026.
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.
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 01707 890345 .
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. The collection point is just inside the door at the back of church to the left. At present they are in need of: long life milk/juice; coffee/hot chocolate; tinned meat/fruit/veg/pasta sauce/ soup/rice pudding/ custard; toiletries; nappies size 5 & 6.
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.
