Weekly Newsletter 29th March

Dear friends,

Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!

Palm Sunday is when Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem for the final time before his death. He arrived as the Messiah, one who was going to free the people from their oppressors - yet he did not come with royal processions on a great stallion with a mighty army, but on a humble donkey with a few friends. The people welcomed him by cutting down Palm branches and throwing their coats on the road, shouting Hosanna - praise be to God!

It prompts the questions: How do you welcome Jesus into your life? Is the road to your heart open or closed? Is Jesus met with a ‘Hosanna!’ or a ‘Halt!’?

Join us this Sunday as we explore why Palm Sunday is an important point to remember in our faith.

Love,

Grant

SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

What’s on this week:

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Post Office @ St Stephen's
Jul 11
Basildon
Post Office @ St Stephen's
Basildon

Post Office in the church centre at Basildon. Most Post Office services available plus local free range eggs, and books.

Basildon
Post Office @ St. Stephen's
Jul 14
Post Office @ St. Stephen's

Post Office operates each Monday 10am - 12noon.

Community Cafe
Jul 14
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Community Cafe
upcoming, cafe, Basildon

St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.

upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Afternoon Teas with the Aldworth Giants
Jul 16
Aldworth
Afternoon Teas with the Aldworth Giants
Aldworth

Come and join us for some delicious homemade cake, tea, and coffee in the beautiful St Mary’s Church, Aldworth. Every Wednesday 2:30-4:30pm in July, August and September.

Aldworth
Tiddlers Group
Jul 17
children, play, social
Tiddlers Group
children, play, social

Our weekly play session for babies and toddlers meets on Thursday mornings in St Stephen’s Upper Basildon during term time. We start at 9.30 and it’s a wonderful time for the little ones and their carers to come together for play, craft and yummy snacks too finishing at 11am.

children, play, social
Post Office @ St Stephen's
Jul 18
Basildon
Post Office @ St Stephen's
Basildon

Post Office in the church centre at Basildon. Most Post Office services available plus local free range eggs, and books.

Basildon
Jazz at St. Mary's
Jul 19
concert, jazz, Aldworth, st marys, music, fun
Jazz at St. Mary's
concert, jazz, Aldworth, st marys, music, fun

Join us for a summer evening of live jazz from the Oxford Chamber Jazz trio, in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church, Aldworth.

🎟 Tickets: £15
(includes a wine or beer, & nibbles!)

Enjoy two fantastic sets of decadent Jazz music, with an interval to relax, refresh, and soak in the atmosphere. Come along for great music, great company, and a wonderful night in support of
St. Mary’s Church.

concert, jazz, Aldworth, st marys, music, fun

Holy Week & Easter Services

A few dates for your diary

LAtest episode of our Podcast

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Advent Sunday - Peace by Revd Grant Fensome

This Advent reflection was given by Revd Grant Fensome at the All Churches Together service on Advent Sunday 2024 at St. Stephen's Upper Basildon.

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