Church Family News 26.10.25
Dear Friends,
Join us this coming Sunday as we continue to think through what it means that we are raised with Christ, and what that means for our day-to-day lives as Christians. All from Colossians 3:1-14.
We are also delighted to be baptising Leonora Joan May, great-granddaughter of Joan Watt, this Sunday. So come along and join us in praying that this would mark the start of a lifetime of following Jesus for Leonora.
Two other bits of news to look out for:
Tickets are live for Beer and Carols! An evening at Firebird Brewery in Rudgwick, tasing the beers, singing some carols, and hearing the wonderful good news of Jesus at Christmas. This year it will be on Tuesdays the 9th &16th of December. For more info, and to book tickets, read on below.
We are going to start alternating where we meet for our Year of Prayer between Alfold and Loxwood. We will meet each Monday morning, in the Church Room of the church we met in on Sunday. Clear as mud? If we worshipped in Loxwood on Sunday, we will pray in Loxwood on Monday. This week we will gather in Alfold Church Room from 9am-12. Come and pray!
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Alfold Church. Looking together at Colossians 3:1-14…
8:30am - BCP Holy Communion
10:00am - Family Worship and Baptism, with groups for the kids & followed by refreshments.
Just remember that the clocks go back this weekend!
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Beer and Carols
Great Carols. Great Beer. The Great News of Christmas! What’s not to like?
Come and join us for Beer and Carols on Tuesdays 9th &16th December at Firebird Brewery in Rudgwick. We’ll sing 6 of the classic carols, sample some of Firebird’s best brews and hear why Jesus coming at Christmas makes all the difference.
On the 9th December the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson will be joining us. And on the 16th our Rector James Forward will be speaking.
Tickets costs £10 and the Eventbrite booking fee, and it’s a great opportunity to bring friends along.
Tickets can be book at alflox.org/beerandcarols
All Souls Memorial Service
All Souls is a chance to remember and give thanks to God for those whom we love that have died. All the details are on the invitation below which will be sent out in due course to all families that have had funerals with us in recent years.
But it is open to everyone, and if you would like to have the name(s) of a loved one read aloud as part of the service, please contact Emily in the office office@alflox.org
Remembrance Sunday
On 9th November we will be marking Remembrance Sunday in both villages. Communion will be served at the 8.30am service in Alfold, followed by services at 10am in both Alfold and Loxwood. Children’s Groups will be available in Loxwood. Both services will conclude with a time of silence and an act of remembrance at 11am.
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please do e-mail Richard or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 5th November. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Vision Dinner
If you missed our Vision Dinner last month, there is still a chance to catch up and find out what were all about. The recording of the talk, and our new Vision Card can be found on the The Vision page of our website.
