Santa and his elves came to St Andrew’s on Christmas Eve – bringing 100 beautiful new blue cushions!
Here are two of his little helpers, Wendy and Malcom, on Christmas morning. Thanks also to Jacqueline, Rae, Bill, Fr Alec and Linda for helping Santa replace the faithful old cushions, which will be donated to a local cat sanctuary.

We have received a very kind message and some great photos from Earl’s family:

“Thank you very much for your lovely sympathy card and all the sympathy messages from the members of St Andrews Church in Kyrenia. They are very much appreciated by Earls siblings here in Northern Ireland.

A memorial service is to be held here in Armagh cathedral on 24 January in celebration of Earl’s life long love of music.

We have included a few photos of Earl which were on display at the wake held for him which show his other loves of food and dogs and the esteem he was held in Kyrenia and Vouvant.

Many thanks again
Edwin, Kenda and Lorraine”

Everyone is most welcome to join us for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and for our Christmas Morning Service-

• Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December – Midnight Mass. Starting 11.30 pm

• Christmas Day, Thursday 25th December – Christmas Service 10.30 am

“Kindle a flame to lighten the dark and take all fear away”.
So began our Advent Carol Service – with this beautiful chant from the Island of Iona in Scotland, accompanied by musicians Linda on the organ and Kennedy on violin.

“The true light … was coming into the world” was the theme, explored through readings from Genesis, Isaiah, Micah, Luke, Malachi and John, and concluding with reflection on the words of Quaker George Fox that there is “that of God in every man” – the ‘inner light’ to guide us all.

It was a joy to be joined by Pastor Alex and members of the Russian Evangelical Church, as well as members of the Nepalese Worship Group, together with many others, at this special time in Advent.

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Our Advent Study Group ‘What can we really know about Jesus?’ concluded on Thursday.

The last of the 5 weekly sessions asked ‘What do we think we know now?’ and ‘What question will you ask next?’ – leading to a lively and engaging discussion.

Look out for details of the forthcoming Lent Study Group starting in February.