sunday 15th june – TRINITY
8am Said Eucharist
10am Sung Eucharist
6.30pm Festal Evensong
This Week
Parish farewell collection for Fr Chrichton and Judith. We all want to say good bye with our best wishes and thanks for their amazing 10 years of service to Christ Church. One way we propose is a parish collection for a gift before they leave us on 7th September. If anyone would like to make a contribution please see Kate, Clare or Graham – we will gather and keep it safe on behalf of everyone and then agree a gift with Fr Chrichton and Judith. Alternatively, if preferred, contributions can also be made online here Thank you in advance.
Giving to Christ Church: Thank you! We would like to thank everyone who responded positively to the stewardship campaign, it really is much appreciated.
There has been a vital increase in our regular giving which is an excellent foundation for our income going forward. 9 new people signed up to the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) and 14 existing donors have increased their monthly payments too. Overall, the increase in regular donations during a full year will be in the region of 10%.
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 or scan the QR code below on your smartphone or tablet.
Eco Garden Plant Sale Thank you to everyone who brought plants along on the day, (which were gratefully received); to those who actually purchased plants over the two Sunday mornings and the helpers who helped us pack up as we had so many wonderful plants. The total amount raised was £180! The Eco Garden Team are very pleased and grateful for all your support.
Churches Count on Nature. Sunday 15th June. This event is organised by ARocha and Caring for God’s Acre. It focuses on the wildlife found in churchyards and anyone can be involved. This is the final day to come and sit in the Christ Church churchyard and note what you see – flowers, trees, insects, birds and animals. Please let Graham know what you’ve seen by email to grahamrcook@hotmail.com. Let’s take the time and look at what God has put on our doorstep. Thank you. Sandra Anderson.
Southgate Sessions – Free Sunday afternoon concerts 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. With a relaxed atmosphere, and a mix of talented musicians from our own choir and beyond, it’s the perfect way to round off your weekend.
15th June – Kristyna Rasova, Martha Dowland and Samuel Board – Choral Scholars of Christ Church
20th July – William Waine – countertenor, Director of Music at Christ Church
14th September – Jordan & Emily Wilson – tenor/soprano
19th October – Matthew Warbis – organ, Organist at Christ Church
Free to attend – all are welcome. A retiring collection will be taken to support the performers and the music at our church.
Sunday 15th June Festal Evensong 6.30 pm: The choir will be singing Bevan’s Magnificat Octavi toni, Byrd’s Nunc dimittis (Fauxbourdon) and Sheppard’s anthem Libera nos I.
Tuesday 17th June at 11 am: Funeral of Jean Sullivan in church.
Tuesday 17th June at 7.30 pm: Said Eucharist with Anointing and Laying on of Hands for Healing – nearest entrance, small north door up the ramp.
Thursday 19th June 12.30 pm: Said Eucharist.
Friday 20th June: Coffee and chat in church from 10 am to 12 pm.
Friday 20th June at 1.30 pm: Funeral of Garry Humphreys in church.
Friday 20th June CCA Friday Foodie: BBQ and Pimms. Food will be served from approximately 9.00pm onwards. There will be a nominal charge to cover the cost of the food.
further ahead
Tuesday 24th June at 7.30 pm: Bible Study. This term we are looking at the Psalms of the Sons of Korah which include Psalms 42 & 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 84, 85, 87, 88. The story of Korah comes in Numbers and it’s worth a pre-study before the sessions begin (Numbers 16:1-17, Numbers 16:18-35, and also 1 Chronicles 6:31-38). 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 if you are interested.
Saturday 28th June 2025 – Parish Walk: We will be taking a walk along the course of the last section of the New River (the aqueduct that brings water from the River Lee near Ware in Herts to supply Londoners with drinking water) to its original end in central London. We start the walk at Manor House tube station at 11 a.m. and finish near Sadler’s Wells in Islington – just under 6 miles of city walking – with a break to visit the Woodbury Wetlands reserve where a café is available, probably finishing around 3 p.m. If you are interested in joining, please speak to Ronald.
Sunday 29th June 11 am – 1 pm: Minchenden Oak Garden. You are invited by the Southgate Green Association to join in helping tidy the Minchenden Oak garden. Please bring gloves and tools. For further information contact southgategreenassociation@gmail.com
Friends of the Christ Church Garden – Caring for Creation. Gardening dates: Saturday 5th July 9.30 – 12.30 pm, 2nd August and 6th September. No experience necessary. If you prefer to garden at other times, please let me know. Sandra Anderson.
The June/July 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 August/September edition is required by Wednesday 16th July.
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.
Diocese of London Safeguarding audit As part of a national programme, the Diocese of London are undergoing an independent safeguarding audit to make sure they are doing all they can to create environments where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. A vital part of this is for as many people as possible to complete a survey. The surveys which are anonymous and should only take 10 minutes to complete can be found via this website. The closing date to respond is Tuesday 8th July.
For more information on how we conduct safeguarding at Christ Church please see the article by Jackie Anderson, our Parish Safeguarding Officer, on pages 19 & 20 of the April/May edition of the Spire.
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 Ark at St John’s is very grateful indeed for our continuing supply of goods for them to distribute to the needy people they support, particularly the chocolate Easter Eggs, which will be very welcomed. They still require nappies and toiletries, and individual drinks and snacks for packed lunches. Non-perishable foods are also well received. Many thanks.