Sunday Worship

 Our Sunday Eucharist takes place at 9.45am.

Our central act of worship is Holy Communion; a sharing together in bread and wine at which we believe the risen Christ is present with us.

 “For Christians, to share in Holy Communion means to live as people who know that they are always guests – that they have been welcomed and that they are wanted.” (Rowan Williams)

‘Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him’ Psalm 34:8

 

Sunday 21 December - 4th Sunday of Advent                              

Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 7: 10-16

Gospel Reading:- Matthew 1: 18-end

 

We value the best of the Anglican tradition - a balance of Scripture, Tradition, Reason and beautiful music from a mixed, versatile robed choir and talented organist

During term time, on the first Sunday of each month Junior church is held for our younger friends. 

On the third Sunday we celebrate ‘Renew’ – an All-Age Eucharist partly led by our young people.

 

'Fork Handles' at Advent

Each year we light a candle on each of the four weeks of Advent. Candles are important symbols in many religions, and for Christians, they remind us of Jesus, the light of the world and the hope he comes to bring to us, especially in the midst of a dark time.

There are different traditions about the meaning of each candle, but at St Andrew’s we follow the traditional interpretation which is said to go back to the 9th century.

  • Advent 1 (purple): The Patriarchs or ‘Fathers of our Faith’ – Abraham, Isaac and Jacob – sometimes Joseph is also included.
  • Advent 2 (purple): The Prophets
  • Advent 3 (pink): John the Baptist
  • Advent 4 (purple): The Blessed Virgin Mary
  • Christmas Day (white): Jesus

Join us in the hall after service for a lovely cuppa, a biscuit, and a delicious slice of cake on special Sundays.


Contact us

Revd. Esther, our Church Wardens, and the Welcome Team on Sundays are always on hand to answer any questions you may have - and do join us for a lovely cuppa and chat after the service. 

  • Send an email
  • Call 020 8676 2966, leaving a message on the answer machine if directed to do so.
  • Parish Office days and hours are Mondays and Wednesdays between 9am and 1pm.

 

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