This Sunday (24th) is the Feast of Christ the King, when we celebrate his lordship over the Church and the Universe. Our services are Communion at Rockland St. Mary, 9.30am and Surlingham, 11am.

Warm Welcome meets in The Barn on Monday (25th), 11.30am-4pm. The Barn is lovely and warm, and so are the people! Rockland PCC meets in The Barn at 7.30pm.

On Saturday (30th) Eleven Says Assembly and Distribution is taking place at Bergh Apton Village Hall at 9am. All helping hands welcome!

Advent begins on the following Sunday (Dec 1st). There’s Communion at Claxton, 9.30am, and Cafe Church meets at Rockland Parish Room between 10.30am and 12 Noon with 

Advent as its theme. Our annual Tree of Light Service is at Rockland Church, 3.30pm. It is intended to support anyone who’s facing Christmas following bereavement, with opportunities to dedicate stars for the Christmas tree, light candles, and remember with thanksgiving. Stars and invitations can be found at the back of our churches. 

Attached is the December services poster for easy reference.

Thank you for your kind wishes, prayers and support in recent weeks. I am feeling much improved, and very grateful. 

Best wishes, Nick