A Message from the Vicarage November - December 2025
God is our place of safety. He gives us strength.
God is always there to help us in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1
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Dear Readers,
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May we wish you all a peaceful Christmas and a hope filled New Year. Let us try to build what the world finds so difficult- a community built on love, trust and respect where everyone is valued. It is the message of Christmas which we can take into 2026.
All our Christmas services are listed in our card to you in this edition. May we add that if anyone cannot get to church for whatever reason we are happy to come to you.
The Big Christmas Sing launches the month – see separate advert. All are welcome and please book your tickets through me on 01992-523849 or email rogergayler@btinternet.com.It is always a warm welcome to Christmas.
If you need to chill out before Christmas or recover afterwards there are the Yoga afternoons at Abridge Village Hall from 1.00pm on Saturdays 8th December and 10th January. More details from Clare 07789-204950 or me.
Our Zoom sessions coming up include a combined Prism magazine and service on Friday 19th December at 7.30pm and into the new year we have Prism on Wednesday 7th and a Service on Friday 23rd January. We continue to be linked around the world and with others more local joining us. We are happy to share the link with you
For several years now we have held a Benefice Epiphany party. In 2026 it is on Friday 9th January from 7.00pm at Abridge Village Hall. We welcome people from all the churches in the benefice. Please ask if you would like more details.
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Stuff for the foodbank can be left in church and Derek H. or I will deliver it to Collier Row each Friday, Derek has told us how desperately short of everything the food bank is as the demand continues to increase.
May we remind you that the bookstall at the back of church has books to borrow. Please help yourself.
A reminder for those wanting to give through the Parish Giving Scheme the direct line is 0333 002 1271 and our reference is 080608040. Please remember the church as you navigate your way through your financial situation. We now also have a contactless machine.
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​The church shop is table open with jams and chutneys and anything else we can sell to keep our Eco Church credentials flying. We have added chocolate and tea with all the right credentials.​
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Finally, if you do know of anyone who is in need of a phone call, shopping or any other form of help, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with us.
If anyone who struggles to get out would like a service and communion at home do let me know.
Roger Gayler - 01992 523849 - email rogergayler@btinternet.com or use this contact link.
God has called us to be his church in our community.
With our prayers.
All the church at Stapleford Abbotts.
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Blessings to all, Roger Gayler.
