"But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart." (Luke 2:19)
Have you ever imagined what the whole Christmas experience must have been for Mary? A young girl, engaged to be married, visited by an angel, told that although she was a virgin, she was going to give birth to God's Son, having to travel 80 miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem when she was heavily pregnant, giving birth when she was basically homeless and having to use an animal feeding trough as a place to put this special new-born baby and finally being visited by complete strangers who claimed to have been visited by a whole choir of angels with another amazing message about this child.
She certainly had a lot to ponder. Any mother will wonder what their child will grow up to be, but what was this child going to become?
Join us this Christmas and ponder with Mary, the amazing truths about this new-born baby, truths that have the power to transform our lives, 2,000 years later.
Note on Covid-Restrictions: St. Luke's is a large spacious building, but in line with the present government restrictions, we will be blocking off some pews to enable social distancing and asking people to wear masks during the services. Sadly we will also not be having any refreshments.
The list of services below list the services coming up in date order, followed by the services that have already happened with their YouTube videos.
Have you ever imagined what the whole Christmas experience must have been for Mary? A young girl, engaged to be married, visited by an angel, told that although she was a virgin, she was going to give birth to God's Son, having to travel 80 miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem when she was heavily pregnant, giving birth when she was basically homeless and having to use an animal feeding trough as a place to put this special new-born baby and finally being visited by complete strangers who claimed to have been visited by a whole choir of angels with another amazing message about this child.
She certainly had a lot to ponder. Any mother will wonder what their child will grow up to be, but what was this child going to become?
Join us this Christmas and ponder with Mary, the amazing truths about this new-born baby, truths that have the power to transform our lives, 2,000 years later.
Note on Covid-Restrictions: St. Luke's is a large spacious building, but in line with the present government restrictions, we will be blocking off some pews to enable social distancing and asking people to wear masks during the services. Sadly we will also not be having any refreshments.
The list of services below list the services coming up in date order, followed by the services that have already happened with their YouTube videos.
Service of Remembrance
Saturday 18th December, 6:30-7:30pm
A chance to come and remember and give thanks for the lives of loved ones who have died in recent years, who we will be missing this Christmas. Find out more or submit a name... - Service starts 16 minutes after start of video!
Saturday 18th December, 6:30-7:30pm
A chance to come and remember and give thanks for the lives of loved ones who have died in recent years, who we will be missing this Christmas. Find out more or submit a name... - Service starts 16 minutes after start of video!
Family Carol Service
Sunday 19th December, 3:00-4:00pm
A carol service for all ages.
Sunday 19th December, 3:00-4:00pm
A carol service for all ages.
Carols and Readings by Candlelight
Christmas Eve, 6:30-7:30pm
9 lessons and carols by candle light, not suitable for young children.
Christmas Eve, 6:30-7:30pm
9 lessons and carols by candle light, not suitable for young children.
Christmas Day All Age and Holy Communion
Christmas Day, 11:00am-12:00pm
An informal Christmas Day celebration for all ages including Holy Communion.
This service is joint with St. George's, but will be held at St. Luke's.
Christmas Day, 11:00am-12:00pm
An informal Christmas Day celebration for all ages including Holy Communion.
This service is joint with St. George's, but will be held at St. Luke's.
