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November 2019
A SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE THOSE WE HAVE LOVED AND ARE NO MORE LIGHT A CANDLE OR BRING A ROSE. ALL ARE WELCOME EVEN IF YOUR LOVED ONE’S NAME IS NOT TO BE READ OUT.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING – WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. This year has been a sobering year as we have thought about those lost in WWI and remembered the dangers that they lived and died through. This day is set aside to remember all those and others who have lost their lives in conflicts around the world and who continue to live with injury and disabilities sustained as they worked to defend not…
OUR POPULAR FAIR IS BACK AGAIN IN THE PARISH HALL AND CHURCH. MANY EXCITING STALLS SELLING A RANGE OF ITEMS , WHICH WILL INCLUDE SEASONAL GIFTS/ HOMEMADE PRESERVES,CAKES, JEWELLERY, GOOD AS NEW, BIT’S AND PIECES,CARDS AND CRAFTS. ALSO TOMBOLAS , SUPERAFFLE AND CAFES SERVING HOT AND COLD FOOD. FATHER CHRISTMAS AND FRIENDS WILL BE WAITING IN THE CHURCH GROTTO. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING OLD AND NEW FRIENDS!
St Clements Day is on November the 23rd and we customarily celebrate our Patron saint on the nearest Sunday which is November the 24th. This day is also known as the Feast of Christ the King and is the final Sunday in the church’s year (New year begins with Advent Sunday, this year on Sunday 27th November). Watch this space for a details of a special service to remember St Clement who was, according to tradition, a leading member of…
December 2019
Once again Flixton Band are here to delight us with delightful programme of Christmas tunes Pay on the door -. Raffle and light refreshments…
8 am BCP Holy Communion Service 10,00am Family Service (Common Worship) with Christingles Gathering Prayer God for whom we watch and wait, you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son: give us courage to speak the truth, to hunger for justice, and to suffer for the cause of right, with Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen Every year, in recognition of God’s amazing generosity to us, his people, it is traditional for people to bring new toys to church…
Once again the time for celebrating the story of how God came to share in our humanity. A story of how the power of love can triumph over the dark forces in the world that keep us enthralled, and how the light of love can bring joy to all. Come and celebrate with us at the Branch Church all the old favourite Christmas Carols.
The church is lit by candles, flickering hopefully in the darkness..the story of how heaven and earth became one as the baby Jesus came into the world is told again…and Christmas begins… Family service with carols, a crib, candlelight, and the hope of Christmas…what is there not to like… All welcome for this wonderful annual tradition. Children come dressed up as your favourite character from the Christmas story…. innkeepers, shepherds, kings, lambs, Mary and Joseph, the donkey, (or even King…
Traditional service with carols and candlelight as we hear the words of reassurance that ‘God is with us’. All Welcome
We celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day with a service at 9.30am Can’t bear to be torn away from your presents? Bring them with you. Have excitable children to look after? bring them with you. You’re on your own? you are welcome… Lets make Christmas Day truly joyful! Christmas is for everyone!
January 2020
Have you planned your wedding at St Clements Church in 2018, or are you thinking of doing so? If so please come along to this meeting on Saturday 26th January in church and find out more. We will be covering: practical arrangements banns vows music readings fees preparation and any other things that you would like to discuss. for further information please contact Mrs Norma Mellor 01617484457