A liberal & inclusive church, seeking God through beauty in our worship, honesty in our faith & doubt, & service in our community

Our monthly prayer cycle provides a focus for the prayers of the Christ Church community, both in private and at services. Please use them as suits you best to help you pray for people from within the church and in the wider community - locally, nationally and internationally.

December 2023 Prayer Cycle

Friday 1 December For the unemployed
Saturday 2 December For those who work in the hospitality industry
Sunday 3 December For all clergy taking services at Christ Church
Monday 4 December For those who work in the emergency services
Tuesday 5 December For the ministry of hospices
Wednesday 6 December For our own personal witness
Thursday 7 December For countries which have experienced storms and flooding
Friday 8 December For our neighbours at St Mary's Catholic Church
Saturday 9 December For those who are persecuted for their faith
Sunday 10 December For Jane and Jonathan our Churchwardens
Monday 11 December For scientists and engineers
Tuesday 12 December For peace
Wednesday 13 December For those who are confined to their homes
Thursday 14 December We give thanks for the wonders of creation
Friday 15 December For those who use and run food banks
Saturday 16 December For the Trustees of Christ Church
Sunday 17 December For the ministry of our Junior Church
Monday 18 December For those who work in local government
Tuesday 19 December For those on our long-term prayer list
Wednesday 20 December For those who have suffered from terrorism
Thursday 21 December That we may have the gift of faith
Friday 22 December For the sick and suffering
Saturday 23 December For our charities of the month, Julian House and Genesis
Sunday 24 December For our servers and others who assist at the altar
Monday 25 December Thanksgiving for the Incarnation
Tuesday 26 December For Colin and all clergy spouses
Wednesday 27 December For those preparing for marriage or recently married
Thursday 28 December For those on holiday
Friday 29 December For those who are unable to keep warm
Saturday 30 December For carers
Sunday 31 December We give thanks for the blessings of the past year

Upcoming Services

Eucharist (in church & online)
Sun 3 Dec at 10:00am
Eucharist (in church)
Thu 7 Dec at 11:00am
BCP Communion
Sun 10 Dec at 8:00am
Eucharist (in church & online)
Sun 10 Dec at 10:00am
Eucharist (in church)
Thu 14 Dec at 11:00am
Eucharist (in church & online)
Sun 17 Dec at 10:00am
Choral Evensong
Sun 17 Dec at 4:30pm
Eucharist (in church)
Thu 21 Dec at 11:00am
Eucharist (in church & online)
Sun 24 Dec at 10:00am
Crib Service
Sun 24 Dec at 4:30pm
Contemplative Iona Service
Sun 24 Dec at 5:00pm
Midnight Mass
Sun 24 Dec at 11:30pm
Christmas Day Eucharist
Mon 25 Dec at 10:00am
Eucharist (in church)
Thu 28 Dec at 11:00am
Eucharist (in church & online)
Sun 31 Dec at 10:00am
Eucharist (in church)
Thu 4 Jan at 11:00am

Latest Events

Trustees meeting
Thu 7 Dec 7:30pm-9:00pm
The Cedar Tree Community Cafe
Fri 8 Dec 11:00am-1:30pm
The Cedar Tree Community Cafe
Fri 8 Dec 11:00am-1:30pm
Ramshackle orchestra with Bath Tub orchestra
Sat 9 Dec 5:00pm-9:30pm
Pastoral Care Group -tea setup
Tue 12 Dec 2:30am-5:00pm