Sunday 23rd November
Christ The King
Sunday 23rd November
9:15 am Holy Communion St Lawrence Towcester
10:15 am Benefice Sunday Worship via Zoom
11:15 am Holy Communion (BCP) St Bartholomew’s Greens Norton
11:15 am Holy Communion St Augustine’s Caldecote
6:00 pm Evening Prayer at St Michael’s, Bradden
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Dear friends,
There is something exciting about getting a new diary and beginning to fill it with holidays and commitments for the year ahead. You might think I’ve gone mad talking about new diaries when it’s not even December yet, but this Sunday marks the end of the Church’s year with Christ the King Sunday, which reminds us that above all earthly powers and changing seasons, Christ reigns with love, justice and hope.
And so we begin our journey through Advent towards Christmas. Please do click on the link above for details of the services and events taking place during December. Paper copies will be available in church from next Sunday, so can we encourage you to take at least two copies home, one for yourself and one for a friend or family member. You might even like to take a small pile to deliver to your neighbours. Come and hear the greatest story ever told.
Last Sunday, Sarah and I had a brilliant time with our young people planning this year’s Christingle services. They have chosen the hymns, readings and theme for the service: “God’s love and light envelops the world.” We are looking forward to seeing them lead these services, do come along and support them. We ended the evening roasting marshmallows and toffee apples on the fire (photo below).
Don’t forget that on Sunday 30th, as it is a fifth Sunday, we will have one morning communion service at St Bartholomew’s, Greens Norton, at which we will welcome Archdeacon Richard Ormston. Then in the evening we will gather for the Benefice Advent Carol Service in Towcester with readings, carols and choir items.
Finally, for those who have not yet heard, Richard Edwards, former head teacher of Nicholas Hawksmoor School, died last weekend. He was well known across the town and his funeral will take place at St Lawrence Church, date and time still to be confirmed. Please keep his wife Liz and the wider family in your prayers.
With my prayers
Revd Paula Challen
Rector, Tove Benefice
The annual Explore Day is an information occasion for those who feel God may be inviting them to serve. It is open to everyone and is an opportunity to hear from people who have gone into new opportunities to serve God, Church and community and have the opportunity to meet others who are also wondering what God is inviting them to next.
Bishop Debbie has recorded a video inviting people Explore Day. Watch the video here.
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Forthcoming Events
Worship for this coming week
Lectionary Readings : (these links will take you to Bible Gateway from the NRSV):
Jeremiah 23: 1 – 6 Colossians 1: 11 - 20 Luke 23: 33 – 43
This week's Reflection by Revd Nigel Clent entitled "Christ the King"
Zoom Services:
The meeting rooms are opened approx. 15mins before the service is due to start. All the liturgy for the service will be displayed on the screen.
- Sunday 10:15 am Benefice Sunday Worship
- Monday to Saturday 9:00 am Morning Prayer (except on the first Tuesday of each month)
Benefice Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
01327 350459
tovebeneficeoffice@gmail.com
Key Ministry Team Contacts
The Rev'd Paula Challen (Rector) rector.tovebenefice@gmail.com
The Rev'd Greg Roberts (Associate Priest) TheRevdGregRoberts@
The Rev'd Nigel Clent (Assistant Curate) tovecurate@gmail.com
Sarah Barnett (Children and Families Leader) tovefamilies@gmail.com
