Remembrance was held early on 1 November during worship. Churches were also open for private prayer Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the month. Many paid their respects in a very different way this year. May we relish the gift of peace even more wholeheartedly by living life to the very full.
Christmas will also be different this year and here is how it will be celebrated in St Andrew, Preston; and St Osmund, Osmington. Of course, we can only assume we come out of 'lockdown 2' as planned. All December services will include listening/humming to 2 well known carols, candlelight if possible/desired, and crib scene as the central decoration for the whole month.
Sunday 6
St Andrew is looking smart now that the scaffolding has been removed to reveal repointed south and east elevations. Already the interior is beginning to dry out. Thanks to Harry Barnes for carrying out this complex project.
Christmas will also be different this year and here is how it will be celebrated in St Andrew, Preston; and St Osmund, Osmington. Of course, we can only assume we come out of 'lockdown 2' as planned. All December services will include listening/humming to 2 well known carols, candlelight if possible/desired, and crib scene as the central decoration for the whole month.
8.30am St Osmund's with 2 Advent carols
9.30am St Andrew's
Wednesday 9
7.30pm St Andrew's with 2 Advent carols
Sunday 13
8.30am St Osmund's with 2 Christmas carols
9.30am St Andrew's
Wednesday 16
7.30pm St Andrew's with 2 Christmas carols
Sunday 20
4.30pm St Osmund's 6 carols & 5 readings
6.30pm St Andrew's 6 carols & 5 readings
Thursday 24 Christmas Eve
9.30pm St Osmund's said Communion, 4 carols, & incense
11.30pm St Andrew's said Communion, 4 carols & incense
Sunday 27
8.30am St Osmund's with 2 Christmas carols
9.30am St Andrew's
Wednesday 30
7.30pm St Andrew's with 2 Christmas carols
