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.

9th Nov

Remembrance Sunday

  
8:00am Holy Communion - 1662 The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright
10:00am All Age Worship / Parade
Speaker -Mrs. Sue Ritchie on her Father,Burma Veteran, Capt. Dennis Parkin, DSO 		The Revd. Matthew Hughes
The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright
10.45am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial
Our annual Act of Remembrance will take place around Farnborough War Memorial. The service will include the recitation of names from Farnborough War Memorial, the two minute silence and the playing of the Last Post and Reveille 		The Revd. Matthew Hughes
The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright
11:15am Annual Service of Remembrance
We welcome at this service, and at the War Memorial service,Cllr Christopher Marlow and Cllr David Evansfrom the London Borough of Bromley 		The Revd. Matthew Hughes
The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright
6:30pm Festival of Remembrance 
This year's Festival of Remembrance will focus on The Reverend David Railton, MC and the story of the tomb of the Unknown WarriorThe service will consist of readings, poems and some lovely music to help us to conclude this solemn day. 		The Revd. Matthew Hughes
The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright
     

11th Nov

(Tuesday)

  
11:00am A short ceremony will be held at Farnborough War Memorial (in St. Giles Churchyard) to mark the exact day and time of the Armistice. All are welcome to attend The Revd. Matthew Hughes

16th Nov

Second Sunday before Advent

  
8:00am Holy Communion - 1662 The Revd. Matthew Hughes
10:00am Morning Prayer Chris Hallett - Reader
11:15am Holy Communion - 1662 The Revd. Matthew Hughes
Chris Hallett - Reader
6:30pm Holy Communion - Order 1 The Revd. George Baisley
     

23rd Nov

Christ The King

  
8:00am Holy Communion - 1662 The Revd. Matthew Hughes
10:00am Family Communion The Revd. Matthew Hughes
The Ven. Dr. Paul Wright
11:15am ***    no service   ***  
6:30pm Taizé Service The Revd. Matthew Hughes
     

30th Nov

First Sunday of Advent

  
8:00am Holy Communion - 1662 The Revd. Matthew Hughes
10:00am Morning Prayer The Revd. Matthew Hughes
11:15am ***   no service   ***  
6:30pm Advent Service The Revd. Matthew Hughes
     

7th Dec

Second Sunday of Advent

  
8:00am Holy Communion - 1662 The Revd. Matthew Hughes
10:00am All Age Worship / Parade / Toy Service
You are invited to bring age appropriate toys for boys and girls that will be distributed to struggling families over the Christmas period via the Salvation Army. Pleasedo not wrap the presents.
The Revd. Matthew Hughes
11:15am Holy Communion - 1662 The Revd. Matthew Hughes
6:30pm Evensong - 1662 The Revd. Matthew Hughes
     

14th Dec

Third Sunday of Advent

  
8:00am Holy Communion - 1662 The Van. 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
     

16th Dec

(Tuesday)

  
8:00pm Quiet Carol Service - see panel The Revd. Matthew Hughes
     

21st Dec

Fourth Sunday of Advent

  
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 Nine Lessons & Carols The Revd. Matthew Hughes
     

24th Dec

Christmas Eve (Wednesday)

  
3:00pm Family Friendly Service led by our Sunday School - for ticket holders only
Tickets can be obtained from Irene Dancer at 10:00 am Sunday service or from the Parish Office
4:00pm Children's Scratch Nativity - Children are invited to come dressed as angels, shepherds or wise men to participate in the service
5:00pm Children's Scratch Nativity - Children are invited to come dressed as angels, shepherds or wise men to participate in the service
11:00pm Midnight Communion
(please note earier start time then in previous years)
     

25th Dec

Christmas Day (Thursday)

  
8:00am Holy Communion - 1662 The Revd. Diana Coutts
10:00am Family Communion The Revd. Matthew Hughes
  Children are invited to bring presents to show the congragation
     

26th Dec

Boxing Day (Friday)

  
9:30am Said Holy Communion (BCP) The Revd. Matthew Hughes
  Theme: Those who are  persecuted for their faith in Christ - see panel
St Stephen, Deacon/First Martyr

27th Dec

(Saturday)

  
9:30am Said Holy Communion (BCP) The Revd. Matthew Hughes
  Theme: The Witness of John's Gospel - see panel
St John, Apostle and Evangelist
     

28th Dec

First Sunday of Christmas

  
10:00am United Morning Prayer with St. Nicholas Ian Gillies, St. Nicholas
     

29th Dec

(Monday_

  
9:30am Said Holy Communion (BCP) The Revd. Matthew Hughes
  Theme: Courage and Integrity - see panel
St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury/Martyr
     

4th Jan

Second Sunday of Christmas

  
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 Evensong -  1662 The Revd. Matthew hughes
     

11th Jan

Baptism of Christ, First Sunday of Epiphany
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 Epiphany Service The Revd. Matthew Hughes


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


Quiet Carol Service

Tuesday 16th Dec 8:00pm

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.

The Season of Christmas
Post Christmas Day Saints Days

26th, 27th, 29th December 9:30am

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.  You are invited to observe the full Season of Christmas beyond Christmas Day, with the purpose of enriching your experience of this occasion at a spiritual level.

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.

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.

Prayer Group

Sundays 8:30am

Thank 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