Wednesday 30 October 2024

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

It was good to be back with you last Sunday and I look forward to seeing many of you this coming Sunday.

All Saints and All Souls, Sunday 3rd November
During this service we will be reflecting on life and death, grief and hope, from the perspective of our Christian faith. As part of the service, we will read out names of loved ones who have died and we want to remember before God. If you would like to have anyone included in this list please let Maria in the office know before 10am on Friday.

Bible Study on Luke's Gospel
I attach a flyer about a study morning on 9th November, 10:00 - 13:00 at Holy Trinity Geneva. This will be led by Canon Dr Clare Amos, Diocesan Director of Lay Discipleship. Those of you who have heard Clare before will know she is well worth listening to. Everyone is welcome at this event but please register.

Nacht der Religionen
This will be held on Saturday 9th November. The theme this year is meine Stimme, deine Stimme, unsere Welt. This event is put on by churches of different denominations and other faith communities and there are activities, services and discussions. St Ursula's is participating in an ecumenical service at 8pm at St Peter and St Paul. This will be vespers in the Swedish Lutheran tradition. All are welcome.
If you can help with refreshments that evening, please do let the office know.

Remembrance Sunday is Sunday 10th November: During this service we remember those who died in the First World War and Second World War, but also in other conflicts round the world, and we pray for peace.
Remembrance Ceremony, 11th November: This will be held at 11am at the Commonwealth War Graves in All Saints, Vevey. Ambassador James Squire will be speaking. All are welcome.

Sunday 17th November: Safeguarding Sunday
During this service will be reflecting on our need to care for the vulnerable, old and young. There will also be information about the practicalities of safeguarding and we will be praying for Cecily and Maxine, our Safeguarding officers.

Christmas Bazaar, Friday 22nd November, Saturday 23rd November
This event is fast approaching! We still need volunteers to help to set up, to bake cakes, to run stalls. If you can help please do let the office know.

Prayer
God, our Father,
we thank you that you sent your Son Jesus Christ
to die for us and rise again.
His cross declares your love to be without limit;
his resurrection, that death our last enemy is destroyed.
By his victory we are assured of the promise
that you will never leave us or forsake us;
that neither death nor life,
nor things present nor things to come,
can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen

With love in Christ,
Helen