This morning our 10 am service was a Parish Eucharist. Father Stephen was the celebrant, and also preached the sermon. In this service we thought about the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan by St John the Baptist. Father Stephen told us that while thinking about his sermon he had been struck by a beautiful sunrise yesterday morning which lead him to tell us about the  revelation of the Holy Spirit at the Bapstism of Jesus making it a demonstration of the Holy Trinity, we too are baptised in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to bless us as we set out on our christian journey, to take the good news to others, but in St Frances of Assis's words, we should evangelise, but only use words when absolutely necessary.

The choir sang the Ave Verum setting by Gounod as the anthem. There was coffee after the service.

Our next events are a pair of Italian experiences! On the 28th January at 7:30 Father Stephen will give an illustrated talk about the art of Venice, using slides and a DVD. This will be accompanied by a glass of wine and nibbles, retiring collection for the New  rooms project. On Saturday 30th of January there will be an Italian Supper, both of these events will be in the Church Hall. Tickets for the supper £10 each are available from the Church Wardens, there is a choice of main courses.