St John the Baptist, Wateringbury

WATERINGBURY CHURCH – SERVICES IN DECEMBER 2023

Saturday 2nd December – 3-5pm – Messy Church and Nativity – Please do come along and watch the Nativity at 16:15 – There will be tea/coffee and mince pies

Sunday 3rd December – 1st Sunday of Advent

10am – Morning Praise Service -Led by Barry Fisher

Saturday 9th December

19:30 – A bit of an Early Christmas Sing with “Voices Across the A20” concert
No tickets needed – suggested donation at the door of £5, children free. Conductor Jonathan Overell has put together an enjoyable programme of songs and readings and opportunities for audience participation with some popular carols.

Sunday 10th December – 2nd Sunday of Advent

10am – Holy Communion Common Worship

A Communion service with easy to follow service booklet.

Thursday 14th December

20:00 – Carol by Candlelight service

Sunday 17th November

10am – All Age Service

Sunday 24th December -Christmas Eve

10am – Holy Communion Service led by Rev Gary Townsend

A Communion service with easy to follow service booklet.

17:00 – Crib service

23:00 – Midnight Communion service led by Rev Jim Brown

A Communion service with easy to follow service booklet.

Monday 25th December – Christmas Day

10:00 – Holy Communion Service led by Rev Jim Brown

Sunday 31st December – 1st Sunday of Christmas

There will be no service at St John the Baptist on this date but please feel free to come along to the joint Benefice service at 10am at St Dunstans which will be led by Canon Brian Stevenson.

REFRESH Benefice Services every Sunday in term time at 5pm in Mereworth Church for those who enjoy less formal worship.

We hope you will be able to join us. Refreshments are served after our 10am services so do stay
for a chat if you can

Lay Reader : Barry Fisher

Churchwardens: Liz Gummer & vacant position for 2nd church warden

PCC Secretary: Vacant

Treasurer: Jane Hambly

Pastoral assistant: Beckie Bowie

Organist: Hilary Fisher

Choir Leader: Barry Fisher

Choir practice most Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm. New members always welcome.