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Christ Church joins Inclusive Church
Christ Church has formally become part of the Inclusive Church Network: Inclusive Church is a network of churches, groups and individuals uniting together around a shared vision: “We believe in inclusive Church – a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate. We will continue to challenge the church where it continues […]
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Read MoreAdvent Calendar – the whole thing!
24th December Advent Calendar
And so the final day of our church Advent Calendar! A nativity scene of course (courtesy of Traidcraft), which also featured in the Rayleigh Posadas. MERRY CHRISTMAS! A montage of the whole calendar will appear soon!
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Another stellar window from one of our younger members!
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Another angel for the 4th Sunday in Advent (all the Sundays have been angels)
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THE HOLLY and the IVY Our connection with holly and ivy goes back before the carol we sing at Christmas, which was written in the1700’s, to our pagan/celtic origins before Christianity arrived on our shores. Not only is it used as greenery to decorate our houses but is a good source of nectar and food […]
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Read More9 Lessons and Carols
The Rayleigh Ecumenical service of 9 Lessons and Carols is available to view from 6pm on Saturday 19th December. This is a collaboration between various churches in Rayleigh and features a children’s slot by our very own Children’s Worker Sandy, and the Minister reading one of the readings. And our Music Group provides the going […]
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News and Chat 17 December 2020
News and Chat 17 December 2020
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Amazing how Dexter, the minister’s dog gets everywhere!!
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Merry Christmas from one of our younger members
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Angels for the 3rd Sunday of Advent
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On our descent after a wild weather walk (scary at times) over Whernside, one of Yorkshire’s three peaks, the weather started to clear and looking northwards a glow appeared until this magical light lit the landscape. It was such a joyful sight after the storm cloud we had been in, it was the crowning glory […]
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Today is Christmas Jumper Day! Sandy is wearing a Christmas Jumper to raise money for Save the Children. Please support her if you can.
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News and Chat 10 December 2020
Read MoreChristmas Appeal
Our Christmas Appeal has raised £2,838 so far, shared equally between Hopeworx and Home-Start. This is amazing, especially in these challenging times when most people have not been able to go to the church building. There is still time to donate if you would like to – please contact the Church Treasurer.
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children & family news and chat week 37
Children and family news and chat week 37
Read MorePosadas Rayleigh – the film
On Sunday, Mary and Joseph visited the homes of several church member looking for a place to stay. Because of COVID-19, no one let them in. They weren’t even given any food, though one kind person gave them some money to buy a coffee and a sandwich. They ended up at the church, which was […]
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From one of our younger members!
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On Sunday 6th December, our Minister conducted her first baptism during our first All Age Worship service in the church since February! I have to say it was a bit strange, not being able to hold baby Ivy, and having to pour water over her head at arm’s length! Ivy (and her parents Charlotte and […]
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Illumination Street Week, is declared a ‘National Calendar Campaign’ to help combat those shorter days and cloudy skies. This is a celebration to help build relationships and create memories with neighbours and communities to cherish for years to come. From Christmas wreaths on your front door to flamboyant bold ideas, we are calling for the […]
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An angel for Sunday, Advent II
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International Soil Day! Bit random, I know, but we are an Eco-Church!
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News and Chat 3 December 2020
News & Chat 3 December 2020
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Today is another ‘international’ day! And the Christmas trees are up at the church – hurrah!
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Today’s Advent window.
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Welcome to our church Advent Calendar. Each day we will post a calendar ‘window’ created by a church member, and put a picture in the church windows. Some of the days in December are ‘international’ days. Today is one of them – World Aids Day, so today’s window reflects that.1st
Read MoreChurch Advent Calendar
From Tuesday 1 December look here each day for the new Advent Calendar day. And in the church windows and front door. Some of the days in December are ‘international’ days and these will be reflected in the calendar. The rest is just ‘fun’ traditional Advent Calendar style. All created by members of the church.
Read MoreNovel out in time for Christmas
My novel If It Falls has been re-leased in a brand-new edition in time for Christmas (it was first published in 2008). If you would like a copy, please go to TSL books. Happy to sign them once we can get within 2m of each other again!
Read MoreChrist Church mentioned in Reform again
Christ Church has been mentioned in the Dec/Jan issue of Reform the national magazine of the URC (again!). Extra points if you can find it! No prize, just a nice warm glow of satisfaction!
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News & Chat 26 November 2020
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Read MoreWe will remember them
Join us live via our Facebook page at 10.45am this Sunday for the Remembrance Sunday Service including the two minute silence and the Last Post.
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News & Chat 5 November 2020
Read MoreAmazing Photo of the church
This wonderful photo was taken last night by Roger Farrow who lives near Christ Church.
Read MoreOrdination & Induction Anniversary
Wow, I can’t believe it has been a year since I was Ordained and Inducted as your Minister! And what a year it has been – most of it in ‘lockdown’ or some sort of restrictions preventing normal worship and activities, and now we are on the cusp of another month-long (at least) lockdown. Sadly, […]
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Children and family news and chat week 32
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News & Chat, 29 October 2020
Read MoreThe BIG Christmas Appeal launched
Because 2020 has been such a strange and awful year for people and many more people will have slipped from just coping to really struggling, we have an extra appeal to help local people with food and gifts at Christmas. Please send donations (BACS or cheques) to the Treasurer, marked ‘Christmas Appeal’ If you prefer […]
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Read MoreThought for 3 tier week! (extracted from News & Chat)
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a […]
Read MoreMinister’s 1st wedding – same-sex!
On Saturday 3 October, our minister, Naomi Young-Rodas, conducted her first wedding (she was only ordained in November 2019). We are very happy to say that it was a same-sex marriage. We are the only church in Rayleigh that can conduct same-sex marriages. The Rayleigh couple, Pam and Dianne, have been together 23 years and […]
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Children and family news and chat week 27
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Children and family news and chat week 27
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Children & Family news and chat issue 25
Read MoreWelcome Naomi!
The statement made by our minister, Rev Naomi Young-Rodas, at her Ordination and Induction service on Saturday 2nd November 2019 is available here. It gives some background to Naomi’s life in the church. There is also a video of the Ordination and Induction service which is available on YouTube. You can view this video by clicking here. Additionally, […]
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