News f News fr News from the Pews Nov/Dec 2024
At the PCC meeting held 25th Nov. Ken Willies agreed to be Church Treasurer
and Jane Dennis agreed to be Church Secretary until the AGM (which will be held in April 2025).
This has secured the Church Governance .
A Benefice Prayer Day - Preparing for Advent was held on Weds. 24th November.
The DROP IN supporting Bristol's Homeless was a fine event. It raised £203.00 for the Julian Trust
and bags of non-perishable food, toiletries, new underwear & socks, warm clothing and knitted hats
for Caring @ Christmas. Joan, our organist, played carols and hot mulled wine, warm mince tarts and stollen cake
added to the festive atmosphere. Thank you for your generosity and support.
All Saints' Church Tea @ 3 with Advent Market Stalls & Grand Raffle
Friday, 6th December Church Hall from 3.00pm. Do come along and enjoy the afternoon
Don't miss the 'Beer & Carols at the Cross Hands Evening' on Thursday 19th December at 6.00pm.
This will be a standing room only event.
There will be a collection for Together for Fromeside Mutual Aid Trust 2024 Appeal
which supports local families in need.
Dates for your Diary
Fri. 6th December Tea @ 3, Advent Market Stalls & Christmas Hamper Raffle Draw Church Hall, 3.00pm
Thurs. 19th December Beer & Carols at the Cross Hands Evening, Cross Hands Down Road, 600pm
Fri. 20th December Candlelit Carol Service @ St Michael's Church, Winterbourne, 6.00pm followed by refreshments
Mon.23rd December Church open from 10.00am for seasonal decorating. All Welcome.
Christmas Eve Crib Service 4.00pm, Bethlehem Midnight Mass 9.00pm @ All Saints Church
Christmas Day Family Communion @ St Michael's Church, Winterbourne,10.00am