This Sunday evening at 7pm we have a beautiful service of Carols by Candlelight in St Helen's. The Music Group lead us in some familiar Carols with great skill and verve.
They also help us to experience the mystery, joy and wonder of the birth of Christ, as we can see in the video of their singing Noel, the light of the world, while the candles are being lit. You may have to arrive early to find a seat.
The Christingle Service this year is on Sunday 22nd December at 4pm in St Helen's.
We are going to be there xx
Me too xx
Emily Vicky xx
Everyone is welcome to join in a Carol Service at St Paul's, Walton this Sunday, 15th December at 11am, followed by refreshments in the Barnabas Rooms.
More fun and games at Families @4pm this Sunday, as we continue to look at the Lord's Prayer in a creative way. All welcome to Tea, pizza and cake at 4pm, followed by a short service in church. Get away from the winter gloom and enjoy some family time together.
Our programme of Advent and Christmas Services and Events is published in time for Advent Sunday tomorrow. 28 events include lively services for all ages of children including the Primary schools in Sandal and Walton, beautiful candlelit Carol Services and Communions, a Parish Christingle, and Carol singing in local pubs. Something for everyone, to give this season, leading up to the celebration the birth of Christ, a spiritual focus with a timeless message of hope for humankind.
Bellringers ring in the bell tower of St Helen's as a tribute to the late John Cutt, who began ringing here in 1948, aged 13, alongside his father George Cutt. He continued to ring for nearly 70 years up until very recently. He was Tower Captain for 44 years since 1975. Our prayers are with his wife, Margot and their family.
R.I.P. and luv to his family. I have listened to those glorious bells now for 22 years and had a lot of pleasure in this God's work!
The bells ring out in honour of the late John Cutt, 1935-2019, Tower Captain of St Helen's Church since 1975. John was well known for his passion for bell ringing, his skill and his generosity of spirit. He also showed his characteristic patience and good humour in training up new generations of ringers. He will be much missed, and our prayers go out to his wife, Margot and their family.
Sad news God rest his soul after all the hard work he did on our behalf to bless us with the ringing of our church bells. Goodnight John and thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rip John lovely man xx
RIP John great guy and friend 🙏
Nicola Collins...
Remembrance Sunday will be marked in the Parish at three services:
At 9.15am, in St Helen's Church we will gather around the bronze War Memorial at the West End to hold a two minutes silence.
At 10.45am, there will be a Act of Remembrance at the Walton War Memorial, followed by a service at St Paul's Church with the Methodist church.
At 10.45 am, the Café Church service at The Spring will also hold a two minute silence at 11am.
Everyone is welcome to attend one or other of these moving events.
Crofton Silver Band playing before the Walton Colliery Memorial Dedication Ceremony organised by Working for Walton.
