Here is a reminder about the service arrangements for Ash & Ridley this coming Sunday and news about forthcoming events, including the services being held over Christmas.
At Ash we will be holding a service of Morning Worship for the 4th Sunday in Advent at 08:00 (BCP)
The 10:00 Morning Worship Service at Ash will also be available on Zoom, here is the link:
St Peter & St Paul Ash is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Ash Church – Morning Worship for the 4th Sunday in Advent
Time: Dec 21, 2025 09:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 954 0977 8674 Passcode: 114662
Hymns for Morning Worship are 358, 273, 98 and 209
Readings: Isaiah 7 10-16 and Matthew 1 18-25
I have attached a copy of the liturgy for this service. Everybody is welcome to join us! With regret, this service will not be a “Crib Service”.
The next “Zoom” service of Morning Worship at Ash will be on Sunday 4th January 2026
At Ridley on Sunday there will be a service of Holy Communion at the usual time of 9.00am, followed by refreshments.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Sunday 21st December (6pm) – Ash. A beautiful traditional service of readings and carols surrounded by candlelight – with refreshments
CHRISTINGLE SERVICES Wednesday 24th December (2pm and 4pm) – St Peter and St Paul, Ash. The message of God’s love: fun, candles, and Christingles (see below)
MIDNIGHT IN BETHLEHEM Wednesday 24th December (9pm) – Ash
A service of Holy Communion celebrating the birth of Jesus at the same time as they celebrate in Bethlehem.
(A later service of Holy Communion for Christmas Eve will be held at 11pm at St Mary Magdalene, Longfield)
CHRISTMAS MORNING – HOLY COMMUNION Thursday 25th December (9am) – Ridley
CHRISTMAS MORNING PRAISE Thursday 25th December (10am) – Ash
PLEASE NOTE: Sunday 28th December: 8am – Morning Worship at Ash, 9am Morning Worship at Ridley. There will not be a 10am service at Ash on the 28th.
Weds 17th December
Tomorrow there will be a service of Holy Communion at Ridley, starting at 10:00am.
All are welcome!
ADVENT SERVICES via ZOOM
On Wednesday 17th December (8pm) – Online. The final reflective service for Advent. Dim the lights, light a candle, and join us for a time of calm during the busy Christmas preparations.
More details from the Rev’d Dorothy at revdmcgarvey@gmail.com. Here is the “Zoom” link:
Meeting ID: 957 9602 9697 Passcode: 192592
Ash Church Christmas Post
The Ash Christmas Post will be operating again this year with all proceeds helping to support the church. Cards will be delivered to addresses in New Ash Green or in Ash village as far as Pease Hill
The cost will still be 20 pence per card, please bundle your cards with the appropriate fee and put them in the post box at Hartley Estates office in New Ash Green. The last posting date is this Thursday, 18th December
Envelopes do not need to have the full Royal Mail postal address but please make sure that they show the recipient’s name, as well as the house number or name and the neighbourhood or road.
Volunteers to help with the delivering of cards will be very welcome – contact Carol, James or Cameron Clark.
Messy Christmas – Saturday 20th December – 3:00 – 5:00pm
Christmas comes to Messy Church! Fawkham & Hartley Church Centre, Ash Road, Hartley.
Christmas related crafts and food and the Christmas story (of course)…… all are welcome!
Ash Church Christmas Tree Festival 2025
Many thanks to Jean Bentley for organising another wonderful Christmas Tree Festival last weekend, 27 trees on display, lots of people coming to visit and vote and a great time had by all! Many thanks also to all those who kindly volunteered to help in many capacities over the three days, your help was much appreciated. The Winning Trees will be announced after the Carol Service this Sunday evening at Ash Church (6:00pm).
Christingle Services – Weds 24th December
We are pleased to confirm that we will be holding two Christingle services at Ash Church on Christmas Eve, at 2:00 and 4:00pm. These services are always very popular and it is wonderful to see so many families join us. As always we need your help to ensure these services run smoothly and safely.
If you can help us with Welcoming, Stewarding, Fire & Safety observing or Car Parking at either or both services we would be very grateful to hear from you. Please contact me for further details
WASSAIL 2026
Make a note of the date – Saturday 10th January 2026 – 4:00 – 7:00pm
starting in NAG Village Hall and then moving to the Orchard (Weather permitting). See the “Wild about New Ash Green” Facebook page for more details soon – see you there!!
If you are in need of prayer, help or support of any kind please do get in touch with a member of the ministry team – please see the Ash Church Website: https://www.ash-church.org.uk/
Have a good evening and here’s wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful, safe and peaceful New Year!