Last Sunday we held a special climate-focused service in Langham to reflect on the scientific and theological basis for creation care and action on climate, to pray and to commit to action, offering our personal pledges. As part of the service we were delighted to be presented with our Bronze Eco Church award by the High Sheriff, David Wood, which we have…
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The choir at Langham have been working hard to raise money for new robes, and these have now arrived and were blessed and dedicated at the service last Sunday morning.
On Friday December 15th there will be a Village Christmas evening with lots of carols to sing, a brass band, choir, solo items, instruments, spoken interludes, and, of course, mulled wine and mince pies. Adults £5.00. We look forward a to a festive time for all. On December 3rd there will be a Posada service in church, starting at 9:00am, to include…
The clock on the church spire is at very long last looking like a clock again. The hands are back on and the mechanism in place. No further problems? Of course there are – that clock has a jinx on it. The fuses blew, the rewinding mechanism repaired and now just one more thing. It did work beautifully for about 8 hours.…
The clock on the church spire is at very long last looking like a clock again. Whilst waiting for repairs to be done last year the very high winds brought the clock face dangerously down into the churchyard. Now the insurance and funds are in order, the hands are back on and the mechanism in place. It just remains to see it…
The lazy month of August hopefully leaves us all refreshed and keen to get back into routine and new events. Our special event in September is the Harvest wine tasting and Italian nibbles event on Saturday 16th at 7.30 in the church with Bat and Ball. The Harvest Thanksgiving Service is on the 17th September at 11:00am For many years we have…
Possibly this will arrive before 1st July to remind all there is to be an evening to celebrate our Feast Weekend at the home of Tony and Trish Ruddle, Parva House, Cold Overton Road, Langham, 6-9p.m. There is to be a Launde lamb barbecue. Church@4 has been discontinued for some months now, while many ideas have been discussed. During the summer months…
June 17/18 – to celebrate among other special events, the life of Jo Cox, Father’s Day and the official birthday of our Queen. It is scheduled to start at 6.00p.m. on the Saturday with a welcome, drinks, games and live music. At 7.00p.m. there is to be a barbecue as well as bring and share food. There will be a bar. Then…
The Easter Sunday service was very well attended, and the egg hunt and quiz much enjoyed. It was good to have some vocal children present making the Family Service very meaningful. Big Get-Together This is a preview of a big·church event planned for 17th/18th June – to celebrate among other special events, the life of Jo Cox, Father’s Day and the official…
On Easter Sunday there is to be a special Family Communion Service followed by an Easter egg hunt for the young and one for the adults. June 17/18 is to be very exciting and special. Camping, barbecue and activities for all. Many more details will follow, but do enter the dates in diaries. The Annual General Meeting will be held on April…
There will be no Church@4 services until after Easter. However, a special Easter service and event is being planned for Easter Sunday morning. Watch this space! New thinking will, we trust, make worship for families, children and the rest of the congregation more fulfilling. Sadly, Julie is still unwell but one of the joys of being part of a Team is the…
There will be no Church@4 services during January, February and March. There is to be a rethink about best form, time and even place for these. Until now they have largely been child-centred, but anything may now be planned! Watch this space. We have had one very useful and exciting meeting with others planned. Unfortunately Julie is still unwell, but we are…
Our major event is the Christmas Tree Festival. It kicks off with a Gala evening on December 2nd at 7:30pm in the church. Music will be provided by Jackie Morrison. Tickets are £20 from Debbie Sowter (01572 723533 or Debbie.sowter@oakhamteam.org.uk) or Hilary Knight (01572 757435 or Hilary.knight@oakhamteam.org.uk). On Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th the church will be open to view the Christmas…
The next main event is the Christmas Tree Festival – December 2nd to 4th. The Friday evening sees a very special reception with entertainment. Refreshments will be served throughout Saturday and Sunday. Also there will be live music provided by instrumentalists, the school, the church choir and many others. Up-to-date details of the Festival are available here. This past month has had…
On Saturday 1st October the Uppingham Jazz band will be giving a concert at 7.30p.m. £10. They are really excellent and are back by popular demand. October 9th at 11:OOam is the Harvest Festival followed by lunch in the Village Hall. This is open to any who would like to come, cost £7.50. On October 29th at 7:30pm there is to be…
August was very kind to us with glorious sunshine and high temperatures. We were lucky with all three of our outdoor Church@4 services – great fun was had by adults and children alike in the gardens. Thank you to all our hosts and helpers! We will certainly do it again next summer but until then, these friendly informal services will continue back…
We are still hoping for some real summer weather for our two remaining out door based Church@4 services. A tea in the Vicarage gardens on 17 July and on 21 August a picnic at 4, Melton Road, Langham (enough parking). These services are for all, and everyone is welcome. Bring some food – plenty of drinks available. Guess there will also be…
The Viennese Cafe morning, combining with it an open garden, live music, plant sales and hanging basket demonstration was a great success with record numbers, despite a rather chilly but dry day. We look forward to this event again next year! The weekend of July 2nd and 3rd is our Feast Weekend. The church will be open and decorated throughout the weekend. Coffee will…