14th September 2025 – 13th Sunday after Trinity/Holy Cross Day 6.00 Choral Evensong Organ Sonata III (2nd movement) – J S Bach Introit O Saviour of the world – Ouseley Hymns Op: 94 We sing the praise of him who died; aP: 457 The King of love my shepherd is; F: 472 (omit …
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Music 2025-09-12
12th September 2025 -12th Sunday after Trinity 10.30 Parish Communion Organ Adagio (BWV 564ii) – J S Bach Introit Call to Worship – RVW/DH Hymns Op: 447 Sing praise to God who reigns above; G: 456 Teach me, my God and King; [IA: O pater sancte] Of: 95 When …
Reflection 2025-09-01
September 2025 – Reflections from the Rectory Dear friends, I write this as I am about to travel down to a Franciscan Friary at Hilfield in Dorset for a retreat for a couple of days with the Community of Hopeweavers. My intention is to go on retreat once a year to spend time with God …
Big Band 2025
Leith Hill Big Band at Christ Church, Coldharbour
Sermon 2025-08-17
17th August 2025 Trinity. St. James’ Church Abinger (Benefice Service) Hebrews 11: 29 – 12: 2 Heroes of faith – cloud of witnesses – fix our eyes on JesusLuke 12: 49-56 Not peace but division, interpreting the times Prayer Lord Jesus, thank you for all that you endured for us. Open our eyes now and …
Family Quiz (POSTPONED)
POSTPONED September 6th at St. James’, we have the return of the Family Quiz night! Tables of up to 8 people Pizza Book tickets with Sally on parishoffice@abingerandcoldharbour.org Doors open at 6pm, quiz starts at 6.30pm Free admission – prizes for winning team – best name – last place!
Wotton Fete
Wotton Fete 25th August 2025
2025-07-28 Uganda
28th July 2025 Today’s visit was to busy Fort Portal and then on to the Hot Springs in Semuliki National Park. This beautiful park is in the Rift Valley and is part of the Congo Basin Forest, second only to the Amazon in size. It’s tropical and the springs are about 500 metres above the …
2025-07-24 Uganda
24th July. A rainy day with donations ready to be divided between Fountain of Peace families.
2025-07-23 Uganda
Some early photos from Lucy. Libby & Lucy at Kyenjojo, Uganda
