Pew News - Christmas & New Year

As we wrap up another year at St Mary’s, this is a moment to pause, give thanks, and look ahead with hope. Christmas invites us to remember the gift of God’s love among us, and to celebrate the many ways that love has been shared through our church family and wider community over the past year.

Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who came together to make the Christmas Fayre & Grotto such a success. From those who worked behind the scenes sourcing gifts and booking traders, to our wonderful volunteers who hosted tables on the day, your time, energy and generosity were truly appreciated. It was a joy to see so many people supporting the event, and especially to share the occasion with the school children, who were simply wonderful. Together, you helped create a warm, festive occasion for our whole community and helped to raise £1,500 for the church.

FOR OUR PRAYERS

This Christmas time we pray for:

Peter, Ann J, Cathy E, Jim M, Juliet G, Michelle R,

Annie G, Dave & Nicky, Sam C, Jake C, Yancy T

Jane L, Hilary & Chris, Volodymyr V, Stella O, Tyler.

The prayer team continue to pray for all who have requested prayer.

To request prayer: email: prayer@sholing.church

REMEMBERING

Ian praying for wife Sue and daughters Sarah & Claire.

Kev, praying for Gill, Jude, his sisters Caro & Pat, family and friends.

Iris, praying for Mary, Colin family and friends.

CLEANER ON HOLIDAY

Adrienn is on leave from Fri 19 Dec until the new year. Could you please all make an effort to tidy up/clean where necessary to keep the church looking nice for our Christmas visitors.

JANUARY SERVICES

From Sun 18th January, and while the building works are carried out in the church,

All 8.30am & Evensong services will move to the CHURCH HALL.

All 10am services will move to St Monica Primary School on St Monica Road.

Please see separate sheet giving times and locations for our services in January 2026.

STRIDERS EXTRA

Sun 4th Jan 2026 | St Mary’s Parish Hall

The Parish Giving Scheme

A simple and efficient way to support your church regularly. The Parish Giving Scheme makes giving easy, secure, and tax-efficient - helping your gift go further and reducing administration for the parish.

If you’d like to know more, please speak to Ben or Garry.