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A letter from the CurateDear Friends,Christmas is nearly upon us and I have been merrily choosing Christmascarols for our services in December. Something I have noticed particularly thisyear is how many carols have the word ‘joyful’ in them.Joyful is not always easy to be but is a fitting emotion, especially at this time ofyear, for Christians when we celebrate the birth of Jesus.That first Christmas the Angel Gabriel declared amazing, joyful news toordinary people, the shepherds; ‘I am bringing you good news of great joy forall people; to you is born this day a Saviour, who is the Messiah, Christ theLord’. And the same is true today, that wonderful news is for us ordinarypeople, too.And goodness me don’t we need some good news!This month already feels like ‘jolly’ might be elusive, with the particularlydividing nature of the election and extreme weather conditions before we evenadd in our own personal struggles and stresses.But then Christmas will arrive, whether we are ready or not, with its beauty,awe and wonder! We will hear once more of miracles and angels and heaventouching earth, and of just how much God loves us.However you will experience Christmas this year, church is, as always, herefor you. There are all sorts of different services and events in December tohelp you celebrate and it will be really joyful for us all to be together at these!And there’s also lots in January, too!I hope very much to see you over the next few weeks and wish you a peacefuland joyful Christmas.With my love and prayers,Rev ClairexPage 4
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