Carol Service at The Church of Saint Mary Syderstone
A carol service is being held at the Church of Saint Mary Syderstone on Friday 20 December at 6pm. The service will feature guest organist Benjamin Howell and his music students, plus the Syderstone Singers. There will be readings, carols, and time to reflect amongst friends. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served after the service.
Contemplative Prayer Group to Continue in 2025
New dates for the Benefice Contemplative Prayer Group have been published. The group meets once a month for silent prayer at the Church of Saint Mary Syderstone. Usually Fr. Clive starts with a brief talk or reading to help the group settle and find a focus. Then there is 20 minutes of silent prayer. After a short discussion or wrap up by Fr. Clive, there is coffee, cake, and fellowship at the back of the church. All are welcome to
Christmas Services and Events at The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin North Creake
A number of Advent and Christmas services are being held at The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin North Creake this year, including: Sunday 1 December: Choral Evensong at 5pm Wednesday 11 December: Holy Communion (BCP) at 10am Saturday 21 December: Carol Service at 3pm Wednesday 25 December: Family Communion at 10am Everyone from across the Benefice is welcome to these services
Christmas Tree Blessing at The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin North Creake
The very festive Christmas tree was blessed at the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin North Creake on Friday 6 December. Fr. Clive performed the blessing, and is seen pictured here with Barbara Lynn.
Christmas Coffee Morning at the Vicarage
A Christmas Coffee Morning fundraiser is being held at the vicarage to raise money for Our Lady Saint Mary South Creake. All are welcome, please see Robert for tickets.
Christmas lights blessing in Syderstone
Father Clive blessed the Christmas tree in Syderstone on 1 December. He was also thrilled to be asked to switch on the lights. He then joined parishioners afterwards in the village hall to sing Carols and enjoy mince pies. Fr. Clive is pictured here with Martin Niemann.
Acts of Remembrance Across the Creakes Benefice
There was an Act of Remembrance following the Benefice Sung Mass in South Creake and Morning Worship in Syderstone on Remembrance Sunday. Both services were at 10am. There was also an Act of Remembrance before Choral Matins in North Creake at 11.30am.
Special Choral Evensong for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
We had a special Choral Evensong on Sunday in The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, North Creake for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. A good-sized congregation was present, and refreshments were provided after what was a very moving service.
Church Yard Clean Up for St. Mary’s Syderstone on 26 October
Please come and lend a hand if you can to tidy up the church yard ahead of winter. Details are on the poster.
Autumn Fair in Syderstone in Aid of St. Mary’s Church
Get in some early Christmas shopping! See the poster for details.
