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*All our services will be in The New Hall* ——————————- Sunday 16th November 10.30 a.m. – Mrs Catherine Staton ———————————————– Sunday 23rd November 10.30 a.m. – Revd Elizabeth Cushion (Holy Communion) ———————————————— Advent Sunday 30th November 10.30 a.m. – United service at All Saints Led by Revd Simon Biddlestone ——————————————– Sunday 7th December 10.30 a.m. – Revd John Hayward ———————————————- TRANSPORT ROTA Please let me know if transport to any of our services is required. Thanks John |
PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving and compassionate God, Help us to see hope in the most desperate situations. Help us to uphold the value of others in our words and actions. Help us to see the potential you see in each of your children. Help us to know and to respond to your guiding hand in our lives. Amen (All We Can) ——————————————————- YOUR PRAYERS PLEASE REMEMBER
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November/December – OUR CHURCH EVENTS IN THE COMING THREE WEEKS |
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Mon 1/12 |
7 7.30 pm |
Advent Bible Study – led by Revd Elizabeth Cushion in the Inman room |
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Mon 17, 24 /11, 1/12 |
10am- 4 pm |
Coffee and Lunch on the Green: Cafe in aid of Ruach. Hot drinks, cakes, scones, etc, lunch, full afternoon teas, (booking required) |
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Tues 18, 25/11, 2/12 |
10am- 4 pm |
Coffee and Lunch on the Green: Cafe in aid of church funds. Hot drinks, cakes, scones, etc, lunch, full afternoon teas, (booking required) |
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Tues 2/12 |
10-1 |
Christmas Fairtrade and refill stall at Coffee On The Green |
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Weds 19, 26/11, 3/12 |
11.20 am |
LUNCH CLUB – meet for armchair exercises and a home cooked lunch. New members and helpers welcome. Please contact John ( 07963784356) |
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Weds 19, 26/11, 3/12
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1.45 pm |
Concern Prayer meeting in the Inman Room |
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Weds 19, 26/11, 3/12
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2pm |
The Craft & Painting Group will meet in the hall. All welcome!! |
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Fri 28/11 |
2 pm |
Friday Fellowship: ‘Mayhem and merriment the ministry’ with Revd. David Archer |
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Sat 29/11 |
10 – 4 |
Christmas Fair: Coffee On The Green, stalls, Carols, Crafts, Father Christmas |
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FORTHCOMING CHRISTMAS CALENDAR (Beware- Draft!) |
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November/December 2025 |
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w/c 23rd Nov & 7th Dec |
Gifts for Askham Grange – Basket in hall (refreshments) after Church, & at Coffee On The Green & Craft Group (no items in boxes nor of glass, nor nail varnish or aerosols) |
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Sat 29 Nov |
10-4 |
Christmas fair with refreshments by Coffee On The Green |
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Mon 1,8,15,22 |
7.30pm |
Advent Bible Study – led by Revd Elizabeth Cushion in the Inman room |
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Mon 1st & 8th Dec Tues 2nd & 9th Sun 7th & 14th |
Christmas card delivery – Volunteer posties please contact Sheila M 07952511445 (suggested donation 30p / card in aid of our All We Can partner) After services and during cafes. |
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Sun 7th |
10.30 am |
Christmas plant distribution after our service |
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Wed 17th |
6.00 pm |
Village carol singing. Sing by the Green, outside our Church Festive refreshments will be served in our hall for everyone especially Carol singers! |
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Fri 19th |
10 – 6 |
Manse Pies – You are invited to enjoy a mince pie at the manse with Revd Elizabeth |
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Sun 21st |
6.30pm |
Candle lit Carol service in our Church followed by mince pies |
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Wed 24th |
2.00 pm 4.30 pm 11.30 pm |
Crib service at St Everilda’s Church Christmas Eve, Holy Communion. Revd Elizabeth Cushion Midnight Communion at St Everilda’s Church |
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Thurs 25th |
10.30 am |
Family Christmas service – Revd David Priestnall |
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Sun 28th |
10.30 am |
United Service at Lidgett (no service in Poppleton) |
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January 2026 |
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Sun 11th |
10.30 |
Covenant service Revd Elizabeth Cushion |
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FLOURISH – A festival perfect for all ages! This District event will be held at York University on 13-15 February 2026. The theme is ‘Woven Threads’. Brochures are available in Church or view online at: https://flourish2026brochure.my.canva.site/ . Tickets would make a really exciting Christmas present! Info & tickets are available at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/yorkshirenorthandeastmethodistdistrict/1596816
WANTED CHRISTMAS TREE – and decorations. Second hand and artificial for decorating a school classroom. Thanks John 07963784356 or sheilajohn415@gmail.com
OXFAM CHRISTMAS FAIR – Thanks all! We took £1066 at the fair to support Oxfam’s work
IN THE LOOP
CHRISTMAS FAIR – Saturday 29th November 10am – 4pm: Local charity stalls, Christmas hamper raffle, Guess the weight of the Christmas cake. All age Christmas crafts, Poppleton Village Choir perform at 11am, Father Christmas may pay a visit! Coffee On The Green will serve festive refreshments all day, eg turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwiches, mince pies with orange cream and Christmas pudding scones.
STOP PRESS ITEM:
FIRST THURSDAY PARISH WALKING GROUP – meet at 9.25am on the first Thursday each month in All Saints Car Park, bring lunch and walking gear. Choose either: The Amble, about 4-5 miles and cafe visit or The Ramble, about 7 miles and bring your own. Info: Simon mob: 07831 367020. The next walks will be on 4th December.
CHRISTIAN QUOTE:
“If you want to cultivate peace, care for creation”. Pope Leo XIV at the COP 30 conference
SALE OF PEWS – folk may hanker after comfy seats in Church, but there is a lot of interest in buying hard pews. Prices: A pew with two ends: £300. A pew with one end: £250 A pew without ends: £200. Delivery: £20 delivery each. Contact David Johnson, email: dandl_johnson@hotmail.co.uk.
email: sheilajohn415@gmail.com, mob: 07963784356. website: