Christmas Services

Christmas Eve

3pm Crib Service at Chrishall

Please join us to take part in a simple retelling of the Nativity Story and 

see how Jesus turns what is sad into glad.

Children, please come dressed as shepherds, sheep, angels or wise men,
to play your part in the story.

11.30pm Holy Communion at Chrishall

Readings: Isaiah 9: 2-7   Luke 2: 1-20

Christmas Day

10am Family Communion Common Worship with Children’s Corner at Great Chishill

Readings: Isaiah 9: 2-7   Luke 2: 1-20

 

10.30am Carol Service at Strethall

Parish Carolling

Thursday 20 December

Once again, Robert Smith has kindly offered to pull a trailer or two around our villages and pubs for our annual carolling.  We will have musical accompaniment and singers led by John Hughes.

A warm welcome at every stop has become a firm favourite in the parish.  Please bring a torch and warm clothes and join in at any stop.  Carol sheets will be provided.

6.15pm                 meet at Elmdon to pick up trailer outside the church ready to depart

6.30pm                 call at The Pheasant

7pm                       stop off at The King William

7.45pm                 gather round the tree at The Red Cow

Finally, returning to Elmdon, c8.45pm, full of bonhomie and festive cheer!

Our thanks to the Landlords/ladies of our village pubs, for graciously hosting the carollers.

If you would like to travel on the trailer, please contact Mel Chandler 838289 or the church office

Crib Service

3pm on Christmas Eve

Holy Trinity Church, Chrishall SG8 8QU

Please join us to take part in a simple retelling
of the Nativity Story and see how Jesus turns

what is sad into glad.

Children, please come dressed as shepherds, sheep, angels or wise men, to play your part in the story.

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF CHRISTINGLE

ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, ELMDON

4PM

SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER

Followed by Afternoon Tea

  

   United Service of Remembrance at Elmdon

   War Memorial and St Nicholas Church

(CB11 4LT)

Sunday 11 November

10.50am

   

Please join us for

   

   

On Sunday 28 October

from 3-4.30 pm

at Great Chishill Village Hall

Crafts and activities, bible story, songs, yummy food and lots of FUN!

IWP Higher Sessions

Higher tour follow up sessions are running on Tuesdays from 6-7pm on the following dates: 16 October, 30 October, 6 November, 13 November and 20 November.

Where: The Rectory, 1 Hall Lane, Great Chishill SG8 8SG

Calling all Super Heroes and Vegetables!!

Please come to our Pumpkin Heroes Party in your favourite Super Hero or Vegetable outfit

On Wednesday 31 October

At Chrishall Village Hall

5.30 – 7pm

Join us for fun, games and a yummy party tea!

Admission is free, but please book your place with Erica on 837272 or email iwp.parishoffice@gmail.com

by Friday 26 October

Organised by the

Parish of the Icknield Way Villages

Deanery Service

Education Sunday

Come along to Holy Trinity, Heydon

 23 September

from 10.40am to share refreshments, before a celebration of the new academic year and service from 11am.

All welcome – we shall have a children’s corner for the youngest members of our church family

Parish Walk - Saturday 29 September

Do join in for as much of the walk as you can. Thanks to Peter and Jean Wiseman for their kind permission to walk across their fields . Please meet at Chrishall Church at 8.30am to leave at 9am.  Children are very welcome to join the whole walk but if it is a bit too far for them, they are encouraged to join in at Elmdon to walk the last leg to Chrishall for tea! Dogs are also welcomed but we strongly recommend they are kept on leads for the walk to avoid canine chaos!

A Thanksgiving Service

will be held at 10am at Holy Trinity Church, Chrishall – SG8 8QU on 30 September 2018 for those who have died this year and the last year in the Parish of The Icknield Way Villages

All family members are welcome to remember and light a candle in memory of their loved ones

Join us for Coffee and Cake

Tuesday 25 September, 10.30am-12pm

Chrishall Village Hall

No one should face cancer alone.  And with your support no one will.

Let’s change lives with every slice!

You are warmly invited to a

Summer Celebration Service

followed by a Bring and Share Lunch

11.30am

On

Sunday 26 August

St Mary’s Church, Strethall

Romsey Mill Half Marathon

My name is Minnie and I have lived in Strethall for 16 years. I have recently begun to train for the Amsterdam ½ Marathon in October. I would really like to do this in support of the Parish’s charity of the year, “Romsey Mill.” This Cambridgeshire charity focuses on creating opportunities for the most disadvantaged young people in the local area.

If you would like to donate, any amount would be so greatly appreciated, please visit the page mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/minniefolland1

Bring and Share Lunch - 26 August

You are warmly invited to a

Summer Celebration Service

followed by a Bring and Share Lunch

11.30am

On

Sunday 26 August

St Mary’s Church, Strethall

Church Mice

Summer Special

11am 13 August

Mill House, Wenden Lofts (CB11 4UW)

All Pre-schoolers, siblings and carers welcome

For more information contact Helen 01799 520398 or Alison 837303

Join us for

 On Sunday 22 July

from 3-4.30 pm

at Great Chishill Village Hall

Crafts and activities, bible story, songs,

yummy food and lots of FUN!

Church Mice

Summer Special

11am 13 August

Mill House, Wenden Lofts (CB11 4UW)

All Pre-schoolers, siblings and carers welcome

For more information contact Helen 01799 520398 or Alison 837303

Quiet Day

Quiet Day

Take time out to reflect and spiritually refresh at our Parish Quiet Day

at Heydon Church

and Heydon Place Gardens

By kind permission of

Edward and Melanie Chandler

Saturday 7 July from 10am-1pm

Refreshments provided but please bring a packed lunch

Professor John Rogerson has kindly agreed to lead us in a morning of quiet meditation, contemplation and prayer.

Parish Charity News

Romsey Mill Half Marathon

My name is Minnie and I have lived in Strethall for 16 years. I have recently begun to train for the Amsterdam ½ Marathon in October. I would really like to do this in support of the Parish’s charity of the year, “Romsey Mill.” This Cambridgeshire charity focuses on creating opportunities for the most disadvantaged young people in the local area. I have been amazed to discover the huge range of people that Romsey Mill aims to help. Starting from pre school children, to those on the autistic spectrum and even young parents who need vital education to learn how to thrive at this stage of life. The Charity’s pro-active schemes seem to be very in line with what is needed at this changing time of society.

I am currently a pre schoolteacher, moving to become a teaching assistant in September so this charity is one that is close to my heart. Everyday I see the importance of nurturing and good education from day one. This is not just in terms of teaching 1,2,3 and A, B, C but more importantly the desire to be a good citizen and always try your best to enhance society.

I am really enjoying my training, although the challenge does sometimes overwhelm me when I think how far I am actually going to run! However I am determined to meet the team at Romsey Mill and find out where any money I raise could be used. The chance to help others in a struggling situation will definitely spur me on through the tougher miles!!

If you would like to donate, any amount would be so greatly appreciated, please visit the page mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/minniefolland1

to give directly to the charity through the parish scheme.

Open Gardens

Heydon

Sunday 24 June

12pm-5pm

Entrance £5 (children free)

Hot Dogs and Refreshments available

In aid of Holy Trinity Church

Open Gardens

Sunday 10 June

 Great Chishill

2pm-5pm

Entrance £5 (children free)

Teas and Indian Snacks available

In aid of St Swithun’s Church

Heydon

Sunday 24 June

12pm-5pm

Entrance £5 (children free)

Hot Dogs and Refreshments available

In aid of Holy Trinity Church

Children's Event

Are you the next Bear Grylls?

Join us for foraging, fire making and fun

Little Chishill Manor (SG8 8PA)

Sunday 10 June

From 3-5pm we will be den building, making camp fires, learning survival techniques, eating bugs (marshmallows actually!!)

and lots of other great outdoor activities.

Open to all from current year Reception upwards.

Admission is free but please book your place - contact the church office 837272 iwp.parishoffice@gmail.com or Helen Williams 01799 520398 homefarmcottage@aol.com

With thanks to Gill and Peter Lyster for their kind invitation to use their field