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Devotional Friday 1 December
Abingdon Mothers’ Union 12.00 St Nicolas’
Service as part of 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
Sunday 3 December Faith Forum
9.15 - Parish Centre at St Helen’s
Examining our Environmental Footprint Jane Baun
Breakfast bar from 9.00 followed by talk and discussion.
Tuesday 5 December Mothers’ Union
Advent Carol Service 10.30 Parish Centre at St Helen’s
Tuesday 5, 12, 19 December Advent Labyrinth Walks
11.00-12.00 and 19.00-20.00 St Michael and All Angels’
Walk the Labyrinth or simply enjoy the sacred space. A short prayer will be said at the start and end of each session, but feel free to come and go as you please. Enter through the porch on the south side of the church.
Sunday 10 December
St Nicolas’ Patronal Festival Parish Evensong 17.30 –St Nicolas’
Saturday 16 December Toddler Nativity
10.30 -12noon, St Helen’s
A celebration of Christmas for babies and toddlers, pre -schoolers and family, Come and join in the play as
shepherds or angels, and meet the donkey! Followed by music and refreshments.
A free event open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Tuesday 2 January Mothers’ Union
10.30-12.00 Parish Centre at St Helen’s
Saturday 27 January 2018 Studies in the Beatitudes
11.00 St Michael and All Angels’
The first in a series of four study sessions comprising a talk, refreshments, a period of reflection on a passage of scripture. The first talk will be given by Revd Pro-
fessor John Barton. More information to follow on the church website
www.stmichaels-abingdon.org.uk
December 1 through Saturday 16 December Cards for Good Causes 9.30 – 17.30 St Nicolas’
Monday, 1 January 2018
Christian Aid Sponsored Walk 9.30-14.00
Details to follow Future Events Abingdon Women’s World Day of Prayer
Are offering 2 bursaries for women aged 20-40, to attend the Y Prayer Conference 4-6 May, 2018 in Northampton
The cost is £120 or £105 if booked by 31 December. More information from the Parish Office.
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Social
Friday 1 December Ceilidh
19.00-23.00 Trinity Church
Tickets £8 from Hazel Glennie or on the door, to raise funds for the Abingdon Passion Play
Thursday 7 December Taize Circle Dancing
9.45 – 10.45 St Michael and All Angels
Thursday 7, 14, 21 December Circle Dancing
11.00-12.00- St Michael and All Angels’
Traditional folk dancing and modern steps in a circle to a variety of music. No prior experience or partner needed. Contact Mary 520608
Dec 2017 - Jan 2018 What’s on in the Parish Music Saturday January 27
Concert to mark Holocaust Day St Michael and All Angels’ Details to follow
see p3 for Christmas Services
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