Latest News from Pulloxhill
Below you will find details of some of the latest news about our Church community. Older articles can be found in our News Archive.
News and Events elsewhere in the Benefice can be found from their Home Pages.
CHURCH SERVICES SUSPENDED IN JANUARY
We are sorry to announce that reluctantly we are suspending services in January following the upturn in Covid cases. The virtual services will continue and we can highly recommend them. The important thing is for us all to keep safe and keep a watch on any vulnerable neighbours who may need help through the winter
UPDATE FOR CHRISTMAS DAY EUCHARIST SERVICE
At the moment the planned Eucharist service for Christmas Day at 9.30 am will go ahead but please watch this space for any last minute changes. As numbers will be restricted please phone 01525 714256 to reserve your place at the service. Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone during this festive season.
CHRISTMAS PRIZE DRAW
Rev David and his wife Jo drew the raffle tickets on 12th December and all the prizes have been distributed to the lucky winners. As you can see from the photo there were some very generous prizes amongst the total of 15 and the draw raised nearly £1200. The PCC is delighted with this substantial
CHRISTMAS AT ST JAMES
No Christmas is not cancelled – just slightly different this year. Above is a reminder of the window decorations that have been displayed by members of the various groups in the village in previous years. We are really missing them this year! However the village is alight with Advent window decorations organised by Gill Baggott
6pm Prayer for the Nation
In a letter to the Nation at the beginning of November, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York called upon the Church of England to make November 2020 a month of prayer for our nation – knowing that we are in the faithful hands of the risen Christ who knows our weaknesses, tiredness and struggles and
Rev David Payne Licensed via Zoom
On Tuesday 10th November Rev Payne received his official licence as Priest in Charge of our Benefice via a Zoom meeting which was conducted by Bishop Alan. Despite the lack of physical contact the service was well attended by his previous parishioners along with our own congregation who all wished him well. We feel privileged
Remembrance at Pulloxhill
‘At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them’ Due to the new Covid regulations we regret the planned Service of Remembrance will not take place on 8th November. However the war memorial is suitably decorated as a tribute to the fallen. (See picture) Please remember to support the