ST GILES FARNBOROUGH - SERVICE TIMES
Below are services at St. Giles Farnborough. Variations from the norm are in Red.
Our 10:00am services on Sundays are especially suited to families with children.
Further Information
Pewsheets for Sunday services are available for download in advance, usually by the end of Friday each week. See the Pewsheets and Bulletins link on the front page.
8th Dec |
Second Sunday of Advent |
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8:00am | Holy Communion - 1662 | The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright |
10:00am | Family Communion | The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright |
11:15am | Mattins - 1662 | The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright |
6:30pm | Choral Evensong | The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright |
15th Dec |
Third Sunday of Advent |
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8:00am | Holy Communion - 1662 | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
10:00am | Morning Prayer | Chris Hallett - Reader |
11:15am | Mattins - 1662 | Chris Hallett - Reader |
6:30pm | Holy Communion - Order 1 | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
17th Dec |
(Tuesday) |
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8:00pm | Quiet Carol Service | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
We are holding an alternative Carol Service specifically designed for people who are not particularly looking forward to Christmas, for those who find Christmas a sad and difficult period. The service will be quieter and more reflective. It will be an opportunity for people to light a candle, to sing a few quieter carols and to hear the Christmas message of hope and love. It will also be an opportunity to give thanks to God for happier Christmases of the past and to seek his strength and comfort for the future. | ||
22nd Dec |
Fourth Sunday of Advent |
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8:00am | Holy Communion - 1662 | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
10:00am | Family Communion |
The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
11:15am | *** no service *** | |
6:30pm | Nine Lessons and Carols Service | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
24th Dec. |
(Tuesday) Christmas Eve |
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3:00pm |
Sunday School led Candlelit Service For ticket-holders only – tickets obtainable from Irene Dancer at the 10 a.m. services on Sundays or from the Parish Office |
The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
4:00pm |
Children's Scratch Nativity At this service children are invited to come dressed as angels,shepherds or Wise Men to participate in the service |
The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
5:00pm |
Children's Scratch Nativity At this service children are invited to come dressed as angels,shepherds or Wise Men to participate in the service |
The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
11:00pm | Midnight Communion - please note earlier start time than previous years | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
25th Dec |
(Wednesday) Christmas Day |
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8:00am | Holy Communion - 1662 | The Revd. Diana Coutts |
10:00am |
Family Communion Children are invited to bring presents to show the congregation |
The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
26th Dec |
(Thursday - Boxing Day) - St. Stephen, Deacon and First Martyr |
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9:30am |
BCP. Said Holy Communion - see panel Theme - Those who are persecuted for their faith in Christ |
The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
27th Dec |
(Friday) - St. John, Apostle and Evangelist |
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9:30am |
BCP Said Holy Communion - see panel Theme - The Winess of John's Gospel |
The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
28th Dec |
(Saturday) - Holy Innobents |
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9:30am |
BCP Said Holy Communion - see panel Theme - Prayers for those who suffer |
The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
29th Dec |
First Sunday of Christmas |
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10:00am | United Morning Prayer with St. Nicholas | Chris Hallett - Reader |
5th Jan |
Epiphany |
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8:00am | Holy Communion - 1662 | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
10:00am | All Age Worship | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
11:15am | Holy Communion - 1662 | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
6:30pm | Epiphany Service | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
12th Jan |
Baptism of Christ |
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8:00am | Holy Communion - 1662 | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
10:00am | Family Communion | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
11:15am | Mattins - 1662 | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
6:30pm | Choral Evensong | The Revd. Matthew Hughes |
Prayer Group
Sundays 8:30amThank you to those who have joined in our Prayer Group which meet 'at home' on Sunday at 8.30 a.m. Please let me know if you participated in this so I can let the ‘group’ know.
If there is somebody in your circle of family and friends who
could
benefit from our prayers, or if you have suffered a recent
bereavement please forward the relevant name to the Parish Office.
Prayer Requests
At St. Giles there are opportunities for private and communal
prayer, whether it is lighting a candle or praying with others on
Sunday morning, we believe God hears our prayers and answers them as
may be best for us.
If there are particular issues that you would like prayed for then
please let us know. In particular we pray every Sunday for those who
are sick and for those who have passed away
FAITH AND WORSHIP
Arrangements for Services
Sunday 11:15 services
There is now no 11.15 am. service on the 4th and 5th Sundays of the month.
Midweek Services
Thursdays 10:00am Midweek Holy Communion.
The Season of Christmas:
Post Christmas Saints Days
26-28th December 9:30am servicesI would imagine that for most people Christmas finishes about night time on Boxing Day. Then its back to work for a few days before the New Year celebrations. For us clergy Christmas Day lunch time signals a welcome break from one of our busiest times.
For the Church, Christmas is not just a couple of days but a Season which starts after midnight on Christmas Eve and concludes with the Feast of the Epiphany on 6th January. Part of the Season of Christmas are the post-Christmas Day Saints days which play an important part in conveying the power of Christ’s birth in the life of his followers. One of the challenges for the Church at Christmas is how to convey the spiritual truth and power of Christmas in an overwhelming sea of a secular and consumer celebration.
This year I would like to offer the Parish an opportunity to observe the full Season of Christmas beyond Christmas Day with the purpose of enriching our experience of this occasion at a spiritual level. To this end I would like to invite those of you who are available to attend St. Giles for three services on 26-28th December, for details see the main panel.
You may notice from the above that these post-Christmas Saints Days have a rather serious feel to them in contrast to the joy and levity of Christmas. This is because the Church wants us to understand that the coming of Jesus into the world is a transforming event which has a significant impact on the lives of others. It is an event that is not met with a universal welcome and in some cases down right hostility.
I appreciate that many of you will be with family and friends, or away visiting family. However, if you are around and you would like to experience something that I believe will be different and profoundly spiritual then I look forward to seeing you.
Matthew Hughes