Browsing the topic 2009

Come and celebrate Christmas at St Alban’s! There are plenty of things going on and various  types of service. The Christingle and Crib Services are particularly suitable for children.  The Carol Service follows a traditional format with familiar carols and readings. There is something to suit everyone, and we look forward to welcoming you. Sun [...]

On Advent Sunday (29th November) the Beacon Hill Christmas Lights will be switched on at 4.30pm. Come along to the front of the school to join in the celebrations, which include carol singing and refreshments!

On Sunday 8th November there will be one service at 10.00am. This will be followed by an act of remembrance at the war memorial. On November 11th itself everyone is invited to gather in the school playground, in the centre of the village, just before 11.00am.

Paul Jones (lead singer of Manfred Mann and the Blues band, actor and broadcaster) and Fiona Hendley (singer, and TV and stage actress) are coming to St Alban’s Church to speak about their life and faith. They will share their stories and perform songs together. Sunday 18th October at 6.30pm. It’s open to everyone and [...]

Following months of praying to God, and consulting the church and the local community, the PCC (Church Council) has unanimously agreed to try a new service pattern between Autumn 2009 and Spring 2010. Instead of a fortnightly 8am service and a weekly 10.30am service, there will be two main morning services every week, beginning at [...]

During June we will be using a simple questionnaire in order to get people’s views about our Sunday services. It will be distributed at St Alban’s, and throughout the whole community. Please tell us what you think so that we can plan for the future. It is anonymous, so hopefully everyone will be as honest [...]

Revd Dr John Strain – John has served the parish for many years as a non-stipendiary minister (NSM). This summer he will be leaving us to take up a new post as Priest in Charge of the Octagon Group of parishes in West Sussex. His farewell service will be at St Alban’s on Sunday 21st [...]

Join us for our annual children’s holiday club from Monday 27th July to Friday 31st July. The theme is ‘Showstoppers’ and through the creative arts we will explore God’s big plan for his world. Come and enjoy singing, stories, craft, games, food, fun and much more! The week will end with an evening party and [...]