Hassocks United Reformed Church Bulletin
January 2025
Sunday services at 10.30am:
05 January The Revd Peter Scotland
12 January The Revd David Cumbers. Communion
19 January The Revd David Cumbers. The Annual Church Meeting follows the service.
26 January Mrs Heather McNiven
Shorter Thursday services at 10.30am:
2 January Mrs Heather McNiven
9 January Mrs Annette Squire
16 January The Revd David Cumbers. Communion
23 January Dr Graham Campling
30 January Mr Stuart Dew
Refreshments are served after both services.
Colin Robinson died on 8 December after a short illness. Colin was the founder and inspiration of our Monday Bible Study group and had continued to be an enthusiastic attender and participant, despite his acute hearing difficulties. His funeral will be at the Sussex and Surrey Crematorium, Balcombe Road, Crawley, RH10 3NQ (Worth) on Wednesday 8 January at 11.30 am. Colin's dauthghter, Kathryn, has thanked the church for the support we gave to her dad.
The Revd John Pritchard. It seems a long while since October, when John died, but we will remember him and give thanks for his life in a service at 2.30pm on Sunday 12 January. Light refreshments will be served after the service.
Joan Miles. Following the news of Joan’s death on 24 November, as reported in the last Bulletin, we can now report that the funeral will be at our church at 1.30pm on Tuesday 14 January. The service will be led by our minister, David. Refreshments will follow at the Thatched Inn.
Our own Keith Cook starred in an ITV Good Morning Britain feature in December, as the passenger in a Hassocks trishaw, which offers rides in the local area as part of the Cycling Without Age network Hurst & Hassocks - Cycling Without Age Congratulations Keith !
Bible Study is on Monday 13 January in the small hall at 11am. John chapter 10.
Contacting the minister: [email protected] or 07732 759529
Technology gone mad? According to media reports, worshippers can now confess their sins face to face with Jesus – or at least with an AI version. The hologram interprets questions and formulates a response. In more than 100 different languages. It is the work of a church in Switzerland.
Hassocks United Reformed Church Bulletin
December 2024
December Calendar
Sunday 1 |
10.30am |
Gift Service led by the Revd Roger Wood (See note below). |
Thursday 5 |
10.30am |
Midweek Service led by Heather McNiven |
Friday 6 |
4pm |
Light up Hassocks. Nativity tableau on the church forecourt. |
Sunday 8 |
10.30am |
Communion Service led by the Revd David Cumbers |
Sunday 8 |
4pm. |
Churches Together Christingle service at our church |
Monday 9 |
11am |
Bible study in the small hall. |
Thursday 12 |
10.30am |
Midweek Service led by Claire Levin. |
Sunday 15 |
10.30am |
Sunday Service led by the Revd David Cumbers |
Sunday 15 |
3pm |
Churches Together Carols at our church (not Adastra Hall). |
Tuesday 17 |
12.30pm |
Funeral service of the Revd John Pritchard (See note below). |
Thursday 19 |
10.30am |
Midweek Communion Service led by the Revd Peter Scotland. |
Saturday 21 |
Morning |
Churches Together stall at Hassocks Christmas Market |
Sunday 22 |
10.30am |
Christmas Family Service led by members of the congregation |
Sunday 22 |
3pm |
Crib service led by the Revd David Cumbers |
Tuesday 24 |
6pm |
Carols by Candlelight led by Heather McNiven |
Christmas Day |
10am (not 10.30) |
Service led by Stuart Dew. 'A risky Christmas' |
Sunday 29 |
10.30am |
Sunday service led by Stuart Dew. 'Happy families!' |
Joan Miles. As the Bulletin was about to be circulated, we learned that Joan had died on Sunday 24 November. More details to follow.
The Revd John Pritchard. The funeral service will be at the Surrey and Sussex Crematorium, Balcombe Road, Crawley RH10 3NQ at 12.30pm on 17 December, in the Memorial Chapel. This will be followed by a thanksgiving service at 2.30pm at Shirley Methodist Church, 8 Eldon Avenue, Croydon CR0 8SD. We will have our own opportunity to say farewell to John with a service at Hassocks URC at 2.30pm on Sunday 12 January.
Christmas Gifts. Gifts given on Sunday 1 December will go to the Chichester Diocesan Family Support Work Centre in Brighton, where they will be distributed to families in need. The following are requested: Gifts of toys (new) for children aged 11-15, but no cuddly toys; toiletries for parents, gift cards, including 'Love to Shop' and Amazon vouchers.
Contacting the minister: [email protected] or 07732 759529
Hassocks United Reformed Church Bulletin
November 2024
Note: This issue of the Bulletin is published earlier than usual because of holidays.
The Revd John Pritchard. We are saddened to report the death of our dear friend John on 11 October, just a few months after that of his wife, Pat. Details of funeral arrangements will appear in the Sunday notices, when known. Please hold John's family in your prayers.
Sunday services at 10.30am:
03 November. Miss Maureen Clarke from Sompting
10 November. Remembrance Sunday. The Revd David Cumbers (See note below)
17 November. Communion. The Revd David Cumbers
24 November. Family service led by members of the congregation
Shorter Thursday services at 10.30am:
07 November. Mr Stuart Dew
14 November. The Revd Peter Scotland
21 November. Communion. Mrs Heather McNiven
28 November. The Revd David Cumbers
Refreshments are served after both services.
Foodbank. From the start of November, Hassocks Food Bank at Powell House will open only on Fridays (not Mondays) for a trial period of three months.
On Remembrance Sunday Hassocks High Street (Keymer Road) will be closed from 10.15 for a parade going through to the war memorial at Keymer. Our service will begin at 10.30 but you may need to leave extra time to park.
Bible Study is on Monday 11 November in the small hall at 11am.
Christmas Gifts. The Service on Sunday 1 December will be our Gift service. Gifts will go to the Chichester Diocesan Family Support Work Centre in Brighton, where they will be distributed to families in need. The following specifics are requested: Gifts of new toys for children aged 11-15 (no cuddly toys), toiletries for parents, money, gift cards (including 'Love to Shop') and Amazon vouchers.
Key Christmas dates:
Friday 6 December 4pm. Light up Hassocks. Nativity tableau on the church forecourt
Sunday 8 December 4pm. Churches Together Christingle service at our church
Sunday 15 December 3pm. Churches Together Carols Together at Adastra Hall
Saturday 21 December. Churches Together stall at the Hassocks Market
Sunday 22 December 10.30am. Family service led by members of the congregation
Sunday 22 December 3pm. Crib service
Tuesday 24 December. 6pm. Carols by candlelight
Wednesday 25 December 10am. Christmas Day service
Mike Rowell. The email address and phone number in the church directory are no longer in use. See Helen Abel for updated details
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