Mountsorrel Church

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We’d like to extend a special invitation to you to join us for worship this coming weekend. On Sunday 12th March, we have a service of Holy Communion at St Peter’s Church using traditional words from the Book of Common Prayer which begins at 9.30am. There is also a service of All Age Worship which will be suitable for the whole family that begins at 11am in Christ Church. Our regular Senior Sunday afternoon service and tea will take place in St Peter’s Church later that day beginning at 4pm and is open to all, but particularly aimed at those aged over sixty and in need of some company.

I’m glad you’ve found our website and I’d be delighted if you were able to join us for one of our services this coming weekend.

On Sunday 5th March we have three opportunities for worship:
At 9.30am we gather at St Peter’s Church in Market Place for a service of Morning Prayer (Matins) which will be led by Mr Gary Lee.
At 11am we gather at Christ Church on the corner of Rothley Road and the Green for a service of Holy Communion which will be led by myself.
At 4pm we have our regular Fun@4 gathering with lots of activities for all the family and a seperate stream for youth. This gathering will be at Christ Church and will include a simple tea.

Whatever your plans, I hope that you will be able to include a visit to one of these services and I hope to see you there. Love and blessings, Colin Resch.

There’s so much going on this week as we enter into the period known as Lent. We’d love you to join us for some or all of our events, activities and services.

Shrove Tuesday falls this week on Tuesday 21st Feb, so we’ve got a pancake party planned. You can find out more information here.

On Wednesday 22nd Feb, we mark Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent) with a solemn service of Holy Communion at St Peter’s Church beginning at 10.30am. This service will include, for those who want it, the imposition of ashes which involves marking a cross on the forehead of each worshipper using ash as a sign of penitence. This is usually accompannied by the words, ‘Remember that you are but dust, and to dust you will return; turn away from your sin and be faithful to Christ.’ It is a very significant and poignant moment for many – I do hope you will be able to attend.

On Sunday, we will meet again at 9.30am in St Peter’s for a service of Holy Communion especially suitable for all ages whilst still using the traditional words of the Book of Common Prayer; and then again at 11am in Christ Church for a service of Sunday Worship. Do let us know if it is your first time with us and our welcome team will make sure that you have all the information you need to get the most out of your time with us. Both services will be followed by refreshments so there’s plenty of opportunity to chat with others and make new friends.

We’re so glad you found our website. Now we’d love to meet you. Why not come and join us at on of our services this coming weekend – you will be assured of a warm welcome.

On Saturday 18th Feb, we’ve got our Muddy Church in the Orchard behind Christ Church. This begins at 4pm and takes place outdoors around a fire. There’s activities for youngsters and the chance to sit and enjoy the fire whilst toasting marshmallows. It’s Church, but not as you know it.

On Sunday 19th Feb, we’ve got a service of Holy Communion with prayers for healing at Christ Church from 11am. On this occasion we have a visiting minister Prebendary John Woolmer leading the service and preaching. On Sunday evening, beginning at 6pm, you are invited to St Peter’s for a traditional service of Evening Prayer (also known as Evensong) led by Mr Edmund Stacey.

Whether you are new to Church; or if you’ve been attending all of your life; or even if you have never stepped foot inside a Church building before – you will be welcome to join us this weekend in our Churches for worship.

Our services this coming Sunday include a service of Holy Communion at St Peter’s Church using the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer beginning at 9.30am. This service will be led by Revd Colin Resch and will be followed by refreshments of tea and coffee. A little later, at Christ Church, beginning at 11am there will be a service of All Age Worship led by our Youth Worker Kat Jenkins. Tea and coffee will be served throughout this service.

You will be assured of a warm welcome at either of these services. If it’s your first time with us, do introduce yourself to one of our welcome team and we can make sure you have everything you need to enjoy the most of your time with us.

I’m glad you’ve found our website and I hope you find everything that you are looking for. We’ve got a special service taking place this Thursday (2nd February) at St Peter’s Church Mountsorrel beginning at 7pm. It is a service of Holy Communion to mark the feast day of The Presentation of Christ in the Temple also known as Candlemas. It brings to an end our Christmas and Epiphany celebrations. You would be more than welcome to join us.

This coming weekend in our Churches we gather for Sunday worship on Sunday 5th February at 9.30am in St Peter’s Church for a service of Morning Prayer (Matins) and at 11am in Christ Church for a service of Holy Communion. Again, you would be more than welcome to come along to our services.

If you are new to Church, do make yourself known to one of our welcome team and they will make sure you have everything you need to make the most of your time with us. When the services end, there will be tea and coffee available so that you can chat with other members of the congregation. I hope we will see you soon.

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you and your family to join us in Church this coming weekend at one of our services. Whether you are new to Church or have been attending Church for many years, I am convinced that there is something that will suit you.

At 11am on Sunday 29th January, I will be leading a service of Holy Communion at Christ Church. Our preacher will be our youth worker, Kat Jenkins. Later that day, I will be leading a traditional service of Evensong at St Peter’s beginning at 6pm when our preacher will be Mr John Strange.

I do hope you will be able to join us for one or more of these services. If it’s your first time with us, please do make yourself known to one of our welcome team and they will make sure you have everything you need to get the best experience out of your visit.

Colin Resch

The period from 18th – 25th January is marked by the Church as a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. To celebrate this in Mountsorrel, there will only be one service in our Churches as the congregations of Christ Church, St Peter’s Church, Mountsorrel Baptist and Mountsorrel Methodist Church all join together. The service will be held at St Peter’s Church and will include a celebration of Holy Communion using liturgy from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. This traditional service has been specially adapted to make it suitable for families and children and may include hymns led by a small choir. Whether you are new to Church or have been attending for many years, whatever your age, we hope that you will feel welcome at this service and that you find that the words and music draw you close to the living God and his son Jesus Christ.

After the conclusion of our service, do stay to join us for tea and coffee served in the Antill Vestry at the back of Church when you will have the opportunity to chat to other members of the congregation and make new friends.

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you and your family to join us in Church this coming weekend at one of our services. Whether you are new to Church or have been attending Church for many years, I am convinced that there is something that will suit you.

On Saturday 14th January, we have our regular ‘Muddy Church’ which meets in The Vicarage Orchard behind Christ Church. This service is entirely outdoors so do come dressed for whatever the weather is going to be. There will be a fire in the fire-pit which is excellent for toasting marshmallows and making smores.

At 11am on Sunday 15th January, Revd Steve Delaforce will be leading a service of Holy Communion at Christ Church. Our preacher will be Mr Edmund Stacey. There will be another chance to hear Edmund preach later that day, when he leads and preaches at a traditional service of Evensong at St Peter’s beginning at 6pm.

I do hope you will be able to join us for one or more of these services. If it’s your first time with us, please do make yourself known to one of our welcome team and they will make sure you have everything you need to get the best experience out of your visit.

Colin Resch.