Sunday 15th December 2024

Dear Friends, 
​We continue our Christmas series The BIG INVITATION – The Party 
Matthew 22:1-14  Join us at 9 am or 10.30 am in church.  You can also join us as usual every Sunday at 10.30 am on our live stream.   Live Stream: https://www.christchurchware.co.uk/live-stream.html

Christmas Services at Christ Church
18th December 8.00pm Comfort at Christmas
22nd December 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight – with mulled wine and mince pies  - with LIVE STREAM
24th December 4.00pm Christmas Eve Children's Service
24th December 11.00pm Christmas Eve Communion
25th December 10.00am Christmas Day Family Celebration with Communion

Additional Christmas Events
13th December 12:15pmService of the Word
19th December 8pm Pub Carols at The Punch House
20th December 9:30am Coffee Morning in Church Centre
22nd December 6:30pm Relaxed Carols by Candlelight – Streamed to Church Centre
23rd December 10-11:30amJOIN IN Christmas Craft – Church Centre

Sunday After Christmas 29th  December 10:00am  ONLY.  Please not that there is only one service on the Sunday after Christmas at 10:00 am.  A Pre-recorded  reflection is available on 29th Christ Church Ware - YouTube.  


SEVEN  12th January Seven Service is on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 7pm.  


Monthly Prayer Meeting  Monday 16th December 10-11am in the Youth Wing Church Centre (3rd Monday). Why not come and join us as we pray for the world, local community and life at Christ Church.


Ware in the World Winter Issues - See document attached 
Issue 5. WINTER 2024 WARE IN THE WORLD_.pdf 


Children's Church We really need some more helper to support the team in Bubbles (aged 3-5) & Splash (aged 5-7)  If you feel like you could support this vital ministry, please could you contact Lizzie  [email protected]


New Afterschool club launching January 2025
Lizzie is running a club school year groups 4 to 6  year groups from 3.30-5 every Wednesday (term time) and she is looking for volunteers.  Could you help in this vital ministry? Please contact Lizzie[email protected]


Christmas Help – we are looking for extra help during the Christmas period – if you are able to assist please contact the office 
✩   Welcoming – at the following services 18th Comfort at Christmas, 22ndCarols by Candlelight,  24th Christmas Eve Children's Service
✩   Donations of Mince Pies & assistance Refreshments for Carols by Candlelight (please leave mince pies in servery in the Church)
✩    Do you have any spare tinsel you would like to donate.  Please drop off at office


Eco Church
This month is the most popular time of year to plan your next holiday.  Sustainability may not be the first thing you consider when making a booking.... but here are some ideas. 
Where: we know nearer places usually take less energy and carbon to get there.  Why not make the journey part of the holiday?  Where to stay:  Different types of accommodation have vastly different approaches to sustainability, so have a look at the eco-credentials of hotels or campsites before you book. Do they use renewable energy, promote local produce and support the local economy?
If you usually take several holidays a year, could you avoid flying for one of them and visit somewhere closer to home?   Just one change is a positive step in the right direction.


Giving at Christ Church   All our ministries are generously supported by members of this church community. If you would like to join them in giving you can give via bank transfer:  Account name: Christ Church Ware PCC  Account Number: 00086783   Sort Code: 40 52 40  Click Here further details


Prayer Space In the prayer area at the back of church there are cards for you to leave a; Testimony, Things to Pray for, as well as words for us as a Church.  The Staff team will then take time to pray during for them during the week.  Please place completed cards in the offertory box or give to a member of the clergy. For 24/7 urgent (and confidential) prayer requests please send an email to [email protected].
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AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is located in the Internal Lobby area of the Church Centre