sunday 21st June – third Sunday after TRINITY
8 am Said Eucharist
10 am Sung Eucharist
6.30 pm Choral Evensong
This Week
Sunday 21st June at 6.30 pm: Choral Evensong. The choir will be singing Howell’s canticles, Collegium Regale and the anthem, Love bade me welcome by Vaughan Williams.
Tuesday 23rd June at 7.30 pm: Bible Study. Our next church Bible Study will be on Micah chapter 6. 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 24th June: Church closed all day for ABRSM exams to take place.
Thursday 25th June at 12.30 pm: Said Eucharist.
Friday 26th June 10 am till 12 noon: Coffee and chat in church.
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.
further ahead
On 28th June from 12 noon: 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.
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.
Tuesday 7th July at 7 pm: Said Eucharist with Anointing and Laying on of Hands for Healing.
Friends of the Christ Church Garden gardening mornings: Saturday 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 12th July at 3.30 pm: Southgate Sessions Baroque Cello and Harp recital by Rosemary Edwards and Mike Parker. All welcome.
Tuesday 21st July at 8 pm: PCC meeting in church.
Wednesday 22nd July: Copy required for the August/September edition of the Spire. Please email Freya or Imogen with your articles or any queries.
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October: note for diary. The choir will be singing services in York Minster.
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.
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.
