Dear Friends,
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
For the Fallen - Laurence Binyon
All are welcome to join us at church as we mark Remembrance Sunday and pray for peace. The Bible reading will be Romans 12:14-21. Holy Communion will be served at 8.30am in Alfold. Children’s groups for Crèche and Primary age groups will take place in Loxwood at 10am. Alfold at 10am will be more Cenotaph-like in feel. Both 10am services will conclude with a time of silence and an act of remembrance at 11am.
8:30am Alfold - BCP Holy Communion.
10:00am Alfold - Service of Remembrance.
10:00am Loxwood - Service of Remembrance, with children’s groups.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Men’s Brekkie
We are delighted to have Richard Everett as our guest speaker. In the words of the Bishop of Liverpool, the Rt Revd James Jones, Richard is 'a playwright with a calling, a wordsmith whose art explores the boundary of life and faith'.
Richard will bring his warmth, humour and faith together as he shares time with us over breakfast.
When. Sat 14th Nov
Where. Onslow Arms
Time. 8.30 for 9am breakfast, 10am finish
Cost £12
Please sign up 'in church' or drop Andy a note at andy@alflox.org
Beer and Carols 2026
Tickets for Beer & Carols are now sold out! Thanks to all who have invited friends. Please join us in praying for a wonderful evening where Jesus is front and centre! If you want to join the waiting list for tickets, you can do so here.
Alpha Jan 27
There’s a seat for you on Alpha.
Starting on Monday Jan 4th from 7.15pm for 7.30pm to 9pm in St John’s Loxwood. Sign up on-line on www.alflox.org/explore-faith.
George’s Baptism
We are delighted to say that George Blacklidge has made the decision to be baptised! We are going to baptise him on Sunday 13th December with the help of our friends at Alfold Chapel.
We will meet as normal on Sunday 13th at 10am in St Nicholas Alfold for worship, and then after the service we are going to walk, en-masse, up to Alfold Chapel (3 mins) who have kindly allowed us to use their baptistry. James Forward is not in charge of the immersion heater this time!
Please do be there to support George, and to pray for him as he starts out in the Christian life. We will have tea and coffee with Alfold Chapel afterwards, but if a few people would be willing to bake for the celebration, please could you let Emily know. office@alflox.org
Thanksgiving Service for Jim Jewell
Everyone is warmly invited for Jim Jewell’s Thanksgiving service, at St Nicholas Cranleigh at midday on Wednesday 25th November.
Please note that
Little Angels
Our Thursday morning toddler group, Little Angels, is back this week!
Little Angels is a relaxed and friendly group for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents, grandparents, and carers. There’s plenty of time to play, chat, enjoy refreshments, and get to know other local families. Each week we also have a short Bible story, some singing, and a simple reminder of God’s love for us and our little ones.
We meet on Thursdays at 10am at Loxwood Church.
Whether you come every week or have never been before, you would be so welcome. Do invite friends, neighbours, children, grandchildren, or anyone you know who might enjoy coming along.
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 email Richard Allan 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 2nd December. 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.
Loxwood Church-yard Working Party
Every now and then our wonderful churchyards need a bit of extra TLC. So on Saturday 28th Nov from 10am to about 2pm we’re going to get together to give Loxwood Church-yard a bit of a clean up. The Rectory will provide bacon sandwiches at lunchtime!
If you’re able to help please bring your gardening gloves, and whatever tools you have handy. And if you could let Trev know at churchwarden@alflox.org
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 |
Kids & Youth Pastor
We are hiring for a new Kids & Youth Pastor! You can see our job advert here.
Please could I ask you to send the advert on to anyone who might be interested? And to pray non-stop between now and the 20th November (closing date), that this advert would find itself in front of the exact person of God’s choosing.
