Here is a reminder about the service arrangements for Ash & Ridleys news and forthcoming events.
The next “Zoom” service of Morning Worship from Ash will be on Sunday 7th December
Sunday 7th December
On Sunday 7th December at Ash we will be holding a service of Morning Worship at 08:00 (BCP) and Morning Worship at 10:00 – this service will be available on “Zoom”
At 12:00 our church choir will be singing Christmas Carols at Woodlands Garden Centre and they would be pleased to have your company to join with them in the singing. Carol sheets will be provided – please come and help us raise money for the Ellenor Hospice and maybe do a bit of Christmas shopping whilst you are there.
Next Sunday at Ridley there will be a service of Holy Communion at the usual time of 9.00am, followed by refreshments.
In the evening there will be a Carol Service at 6.00 pm. Always something to look forward to with refreshments after the service kindly hosted by Maggie Howe at Ridley Court Farm. All are welcome – get there early!
ADVENT SERVICES via ZOOM
On Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, and 17th December (8pm) – Online. Three reflective services 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 collection boxes in the church or the Hartley Estates office in New Ash Green which will be available from the beginning of December. The last collection dates are Sunday 14 December in the church, or Thursday 18 December at Hartley Estates.
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.
Ash Church Christmas Tree Festival 2025
With thanks to Jean Bentley for organising we are pleased to announce that our annual Christmas Tree Festival will take place on Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th and Monday 15th December – please see attached poster for more details. If you are able to help on any of the days with Welcoming and/or refreshments that would be very much appreciated. We are also looking for more Tree entries, especially from families – why not mark a special occasion in your family with a Festival entry? Please contact Jean for more details: jeanbentley51@gmail.com
Messy Christmas – Saturday 20th December – 3:00pm
Christmas comes to Messy Church! Fawkham & Hartley Church Centre, Ash Road, Hartley.
Crib Service
With regret we are not able to hold a Crib Service this year at Ash. It had been planned for
Sunday 21st December but this will now be a service of Morning Worship at 10:00
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/