Thy Kingdom Come
Join in the global wave of prayer from Ascension Day today until Pentecost on Sunday 9 June.
Take a look at the App and come along to our Ascension Day service this evening at St Matthew’s at 8pm.
Desert Island Discs – this Saturday at 7.30pm
We look forward to you joining us on our remote island to hear some favourite discs this Saturday. . . .
Open Church . . .
The scaffolding will soon be up but we’re still open for business – every Saturday morning and of course Sundays as usual. 
What a difference a week makes . . ..
This was as people were gathering for
our 5.45 AM Easter Sunday Morning Service which began out in the garden around the fire . . .
then just a week later . . . .
. . . how many men does it take to make a hole in the church floor?!
As we enter Holy Week please see below for our Easter services . . .
The service on Maundy Thursday will be followed by a vigil with prayer stations.
On Easter Sunday morning join us for breakfast in the Vicarage after our Early morning service and for an Easter egg hunt after our 10.30 service.
Champion Fundraiser
Our thanks to Elaine Blackmore for being our champion fundraiser for the Tower and Spire Appeal so far. The Quiz Night which many enjoyed at the cornerHOUSE last Saturday raised nearly £500 and was the second fundraising event which Elaine has organised there in the last couple of months. 
St Matthew’s wins No-bell prize
Last Sunday the bells were played for the last time before their removal for renovation and safe storage – thanks Jeff!
Lots of skill and hard work all week has meant they are now down and we look forward to welcoming them back before the end of the year.
Bring and Share Lunch – Sunday 27th January
On Sunday 27th Jan we are delighted to be welcoming back Peter and Davina Irwin-Clark who were our speakers on our AwayWeekend last October. Peter will be preaching at both of our services. To extend our time with them everyone is invited to join in a Bring and Share lunch from 12.15pm.
