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Messy Church on Sunday

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Jesus rides in on Dave the Donkey

This Sunday (30/3), as well as a morning service hosted by St Barnabas, Woodend (click here for more about that), Amberley parish will also gather for Messy Church in the afternoon. Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to be a regular at our church or any other church.

This fun, hands-on church for children and adults is held in our Hall at 7 Church Street, Amberley. Doors open at 4.15pm; we start at 4.30 and end with a shared supper at about 5.30pm. Our theme this time is The First Easter.

Just what is Messy Church and what do we do? Click here to find out more.

 

Bring your pet to church

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pet day postcard jpgTell your family, friends and neighbours: on March 9, at 9.30am at Holy Innocents church, we will hold a  service to celebrate, give thanks for and bless the special animals (and teddies…) that add such richness to our lives.

Cats will feel safer in cages; dogs, pet lambs, etc., should be on leads. As for teddies and other cuddly toys – that depends on how well behaved they are; they can probably sit on your lap!

For further information, contact the parish office – 314 8131.

Christmas Eve Children’s Service

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The Wise ‘Men’ see a star.

Many local families turned out to see the Nativity play at our popular 5pm Christmas Eve Children’s Service. A similar number (but a rather different demographic) attended Midnight Mass at 11.15pm.

This year’s Nativity Play, written and directed by Liz Dickson, featured not only Wise Men and the Holy Family, but Mediterranean pirates too. Continue reading →