Church Family News
Church Family News 14.06.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
Who is really in charge of our world?
In Acts 2:22–36, Peter stands before the crowd and announces that the Jesus they crucified has been raised from the dead and exalted to the highest place. The verdict of earth has been overturned by the verdict of heaven: “God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
That means Jesus is not merely a figure from history, a helpful teacher, or someone we can safely ignore. He is the risen and reigning King—and every one of us must decide how we will respond to him.
Please join us this Sunday as we hear this wonderful news together. Do read Acts 2:22–36 beforehand, and come ready to see why the resurrection and reign of Jesus change everything.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in St Nicholas Alfold.
8.30am | BCP Morning Prayer
10am | Holy Communion | with groups for the kids & followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Women’s Brekkie
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 13th June. We are welcoming Lucy Savage who will be speaking on 'Never work with animals and children!'.
The topic is going to be about Lucy’s time spent running school farms and how she tied in the thread of Jesus’ unconditional love and our need to trust in Him just as children and animals trust us.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door. If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/9EozBhmptn9bP1AJ6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Church Weekend Away - Book Tickets!
The final chance to book your tickets for our Church Weekend Away(ish)!
There is so much to look forward to. On the Saturday we have:
Great Bible teaching from Glyn Lucas - the Vicar of St John’s Woking.
Great Kid’s Groups - run by our friends at Cranleigh Baptist.
Great Food - think afternoon teas and BBQs.
Great Fun - Ceilidh dancing, country walks, games, crafts.
And then on the Sunday its:
Bacon Butties for everyone
Our ALL-AGE Father’s Day service at North Hall.
But most importantly its a great time together as a whole church family.
It will all be taking place at Loxwood’s North Hall over the weekend of 20&21st June. You can camp over night (or stay in your comfy bed).
We’ve worked hard to keep costs to a minimum:
Food & Activities
Adults = £35
Kids (4-18) = £10
Under 4s = Free
Overnight
1x Tent Pitch = £5
1x Caravan Pitch = £10
Sleeping @ Home = Free!
and if the cost would prevent you from coming - please have a quiet word with James.
Open Garden 27th June
Susie & Tim Sherlock invite you to tea in their stunning rural garden, with lily ponds, flower borders, and gentle meadow views. Scones, cakes, tea, and plants to take away. All donations towards to work of Little Angels. For all the details see the flyer below.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 1st July. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Deanery Worship Gathering With Bishop Paul
Bishop Paul is hosting a Bishop’s Gathering for each deanery in the diocese… and we are all warmly invited. Cranleigh Deanery will gather in St Nicholas Cranleigh on Monday 29th June. 7pm for refreshment. 7.30pm start. The purpose of the evening is to worship God, and to celebrate what he is doing in each Parish. No need to book. Please do come along.
Church Family News 07.06.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
This Sunday we are letting fete decide the topic of our sermon!
It’s the Loxwood Village Fete on Saturday 6th June 11am-4pm, and come rain or shine the church will be there to support and serve our villages. Do come along to show your support!
At our stall we are running “Let Fete Decide” a public vote to let the fete choose which sermon will be preached on Sunday. The choices are:
Why does God allow suffering?
Has Science disproved God?
Our prayer is that people will vote on the Saturday, and then come along to church on the Sunday.
Is this a good idea? Did we come up with the name we liked first and then reverse engineer the idea later? (YES). Will the Vicar be able to write two potential sermons ahead of Sunday? Will he be too concussed after soak the vicar to say anything coherent?
Come and find out!
We meet two times this coming Sunday morning in St John the Baptist Loxwood.
8.30am | BCP Morning Prayer
10am | Holy Communion | with groups for the kids & followed by coffee.
And we meet once in the evening at St Nicholas Alfold.
6pm | Evensong | Psalm 147
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Church Weekend Away - Book Tickets!
Tickets for our Church Weekend Away(ish) are on sale this Sunday after the service!
There is so much to look forward to. On the Saturday we have:
Great Bible teaching from Glyn Lucas - the Vicar of St John’s Woking.
Great Kid’s Groups - run by our friends at Cranleigh Baptist.
Great Food - think afternoon teas and BBQs.
Great Fun - Ceilidh dancing, country walks, games, crafts.
And then on the Sunday its:
Bacon Butties for everyone
Our ALL-AGE Father’s Day service at North Hall.
But most importantly its a great time together as a whole church family.
It will all be taking place at Loxwood’s North Hall over the weekend of 20&21st June. You can camp over night (or stay in your comfy bed).
We’ve worked hard to keep costs to a minimum:
Food & Activities
Adults = £35
Kids (4-18) = £10
Under 4s = Free
Overnight
1x Tent Pitch = £5
1x Caravan Pitch = £10
Sleeping @ Home = Free!
and if the cost would prevent you from coming - please have a quiet word with James.
Open Garden 27th June
Susie & Tim Sherlock invite you to tea in their stunning rural garden, with lily ponds, flower borders, and gentle meadow views. Scones, cakes, tea, and plants to take away. All donations towards to work of Little Angels. For all the details see the flyer below.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Women’s Brekkie
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 13th June. We are welcoming Lucy Savage who will be speaking on 'Never work with animals and children!'.
The topic is going to be about Lucy’s time spent running school farms and how she tied in the thread of Jesus’ unconditional love and our need to trust in Him just as children and animals trust us.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door. If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/9EozBhmptn9bP1AJ6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 1st July. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Deanery Worship Gathering With Bishop Paul
Bishop Paul is hosting a Bishop’s Gathering for each deanery in the diocese… and we are all warmly invited. Cranleigh Deanery will gather in St Nicholas Cranleigh on Monday 29th June. 7pm for refreshment. 7.30pm start. The purpose of the evening is to worship God, and to celebrate what he is doing in each Parish. No need to book. Please do come along.
Recycling Milk Bottle Tops and More!
For a long time we have been in the habit of recycling our milk bottle tops at the back of church. But soon a few new boxes will appear!
What can be Donated:
Plastic milk bottle tops from milk cartons and bottles (in bags please)
The milk bottle lids need to be:
Washed, clean and dry.
Free of any paper, rubber or foil inserts or labels.
Lids which display in a triangle on the underside of the lid the number 2, 02, 4 or 04.
Please do not include Metal lids, Corks or Dirty contaminated tops
Used and empty Ink Cartridges (please place in the green donation box)
· Used and empty Ink Cartridges without packaging
· Unused and Out-Of-Date ink cartridges with packaging
· Original and Remanufactured ink cartridges
Please do not include Laser or Toner Cartridges
Water Filters (in bags please)
· Any type and Brand
Please do not include any packaging
Currency (in container provided)
· Foreign coins or banknotes
· UK coins or banknotes no longer in circulation
All of our recycling efforts will go to support the charity Sussex Green Living.
Church Family News 31.05.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
This Sunday we’ll be looking at Acts 2:14–21, where Peter explains what happened on the day of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit has been poured out on all God’s people — young and old, men and women, ordinary people like us — so that we might speak of Jesus and play our part in his mission. It’s easy to think, “Not me: I’m too young, too old, too shy, too ordinary, too sinful.” But God says otherwise. Come and hear why, because of the Spirit, every Christian can say: “Count me in.”
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.”
Acts 2:17
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in St John the Baptist Loxwood.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | ALL-AGE Worship | followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Loxwood Fete - “Let Fete Decide!”
Loxwood Village Fete is coming up on Saturday 6th June. On our stall this year we are running “Let Fete Decide” a public vote to let the fete choose which sermon will be preached on Sunday 7th! The choices are:
Why does God allow suffering?
Has Science disproved God?
Come and say hello at the church stall to cast your vote!
Church Weekend Away - Book Tickets!
Tickets for our Church Weekend Away(ish) are on sale this Sunday after the service!
There is so much to look forward to. On the Saturday we have:
Great Bible teaching from Glyn Lucas - the Vicar of St John’s Woking.
Great Kid’s Groups - run by our friends at Cranleigh Baptist.
Great Food - think afternoon teas and BBQs.
Great Fun - Ceilidh dancing, country walks, games, crafts.
And then on the Sunday its:
Bacon Butties for everyone
Our ALL-AGE Father’s Day service at North Hall.
But most importantly its a great time together as a whole church family.
It will all be taking place at Loxwood’s North Hall over the weekend of 20&21st June. You can camp over night (or stay in your comfy bed).
We’ve worked hard to keep costs to a minimum:
Food & Activities
Adults = £35
Kids (4-18) = £10
Under 4s = Free
Overnight
1x Tent Pitch = £5
1x Caravan Pitch = £10
Sleeping @ Home = Free!
and if the cost would prevent you from coming - please have a quiet word with James.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Women’s Brekkie
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 13th June. We are welcoming Lucy Savage who will be speaking on 'Never work with animals and children!'.
The topic is going to be about Lucy’s time spent running school farms and how she tied in the thread of Jesus’ unconditional love and our need to trust in Him just as children and animals trust us.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door. If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/9EozBhmptn9bP1AJ6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 3rd June. We will meet in Alfold Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Deanery Worship Gathering With Bishop Paul
Bishop Paul is hosting a Bishop’s Gathering for each deanery in the diocese… and we are all warmly invited. Cranleigh Deanery will gather in St Nicholas Cranleigh on Monday 29th June. 7pm for refreshment. 7.30pm start. The purpose of the evening is to worship God, and to celebrate what he is doing in each Parish. No need to book. Please do come along.
Evangelicals Now Free Trial
As you may know, Iain Taylor (The Editor of our very own Parish Mag) has been a longtime contributor to Evangelicals Now. It is a monthly magazine that “are committed to producing great journalism which serves the many groups making up reformed evangelicalism in the British Isles. We want to do this in a non-tribal, unifying way. We want to bring light rather than heat, and informed discussion rather than knee-jerk negativity.”
Iain has some free copies to give away on Sunday and there is an introductory offer if you’d like to become a subscriber.
Recycling Milk Bottle Tops and More!
For a long time we have been in the habit of recycling our milk bottle tops at the back of church. But soon a few new boxes will appear!
What can be Donated:
Plastic milk bottle tops from milk cartons and bottles (in bags please)
The milk bottle lids need to be:
Washed, clean and dry.
Free of any paper, rubber or foil inserts or labels.
Lids which display in a triangle on the underside of the lid the number 2, 02, 4 or 04.
Please do not include Metal lids, Corks or Dirty contaminated tops
Used and empty Ink Cartridges (please place in the green donation box)
· Used and empty Ink Cartridges without packaging
· Unused and Out-Of-Date ink cartridges with packaging
· Original and Remanufactured ink cartridges
Please do not include Laser or Toner Cartridges
Water Filters (in bags please)
· Any type and Brand
Please do not include any packaging
Currency (in container provided)
· Foreign coins or banknotes
· UK coins or banknotes no longer in circulation
All of our recycling efforts will go to support the charity Sussex Green Living.
Church Family News 24.05.26 - Pentecost
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
In a list of events that changed the world, Pentecost has to be right up there!
As we’re going to see from Acts 2:1-13, it is the day that God came down from heaven, to live in us, and to go to the ends of the earth.
It is a day that changes Christians. Changes the Church. Changes the world. Come and be part of it.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in St Nicholas Alfold.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | Family Worship | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Men’s Brekkie
“Can there be peace in the Middle East?”
Join us at our next Men’s Breakfast where we will hear from Mike Tomlinson, a former missionary in the Middle East as he answers that question.
Saturday 23rd May, 8.30am start, The Onslow Arms Loxwood. Email andy@alflox.org if you’d like to join.
Loxwood Fete - “Let Fete Decide!”
Loxwood Village Fete is coming up on Saturday 6th June. On our stall this year we are running “Let Fete Decide” a public vote to let the fete choose which sermon will be preached on Sunday 7th! The choices are:
Why does God allow suffering?
Has Science disproved God?
Come and say hello at the church stall to cast your vote!
Church Weekend Away - Book Tickets!
Tickets for our Church Weekend Away(ish) are on sale this Sunday after the service!
There is so much to look forward to. On the Saturday we have:
Great Bible teaching from Glyn Lucas - the Vicar of St John’s Woking.
Great Kid’s Groups - run by our friends at Cranleigh Baptist.
Great Food - think afternoon teas and BBQs.
Great Fun - Ceilidh dancing, country walks, games, crafts.
And then on the Sunday its:
Bacon Butties for everyone
Our ALL-AGE Father’s Day service at North Hall.
But most importantly its a great time together as a whole church family.
It will all be taking place at Loxwood’s North Hall over the weekend of 20&21st June. You can camp over night (or stay in your comfy bed).
We’ve worked hard to keep costs to a minimum:
Food & Activities
Adults = £35
Kids (4-18) = £10
Under 4s = Free
Overnight
1x Tent Pitch = £5
1x Caravan Pitch = £10
Sleeping @ Home = Free!
and if the cost would prevent you from coming - please have a quiet word with James.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Women’s Brekkie
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 13th June. We are welcoming Lucy Savage who will be speaking on 'Never work with animals and children!'.
The topic is going to be about Lucy’s time spent running school farms and how she tied in the thread of Jesus’ unconditional love and our need to trust in Him just as children and animals trust us.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door. If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/9EozBhmptn9bP1AJ6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 3rd June. We will meet in Alfold Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Deanery Worship Gathering With Bishop Paul
Bishop Paul is hosting a Bishop’s Gathering for each deanery in the diocese… and we are all warmly invited. Cranleigh Deanery will gather in St Nicholas Cranleigh on Monday 29th June. 7pm for refreshment. 7.30pm start. The purpose of the evening is to worship God, and to celebrate what he is doing in each Parish. No need to book. Please do come along.
Evangelicals Now Free Trial
As you may know, Iain Taylor (The Editor of our very own Parish Mag) has been a longtime contributor to Evangelicals Now. It is a monthly magazine that “are committed to producing great journalism which serves the many groups making up reformed evangelicalism in the British Isles. We want to do this in a non-tribal, unifying way. We want to bring light rather than heat, and informed discussion rather than knee-jerk negativity.”
Iain has some free copies to give away on Sunday and there is an introductory offer if you’d like to become a subscriber.
Recycling Milk Bottle Tops and More!
For a long time we have been in the habit of recycling our milk bottle tops at the back of church. But soon a few new boxes will appear!
What can be Donated:
Plastic milk bottle tops from milk cartons and bottles (in bags please)
The milk bottle lids need to be:
Washed, clean and dry.
Free of any paper, rubber or foil inserts or labels.
Lids which display in a triangle on the underside of the lid the number 2, 02, 4 or 04.
Please do not include Metal lids, Corks or Dirty contaminated tops
Used and empty Ink Cartridges (please place in the green donation box)
· Used and empty Ink Cartridges without packaging
· Unused and Out-Of-Date ink cartridges with packaging
· Original and Remanufactured ink cartridges
Please do not include Laser or Toner Cartridges
Water Filters (in bags please)
· Any type and Brand
Please do not include any packaging
Currency (in container provided)
· Foreign coins or banknotes
· UK coins or banknotes no longer in circulation
All of our recycling efforts will go to support the charity Sussex Green Living.
Church Family News 17.05.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
In a world that is sometimes chaotic, and very often confusing - where do you look?
In our passage on Sunday, the apostles find themselves without their leader, with a man down, with a remarkably small band of disciples, and with a world-wide mission to accomplish. And the place where they look, for encouragement and direction, is the word of God.
That is where we are going to look on Sunday, as we study Acts 1:12-26. If you get the chance please do have a read through beforehand. My prayer is that we will trust that through God’s word, Jesus will change the world.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Loxwood Church.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | Family Worship | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting will follow the conclusion of the 10am service after a short coffee break. We will aim to start at about 11.30am.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Church Weekend Away - Book Tickets!
Tickets for our Church Weekend Away(ish) are on sale this Sunday after the service!
There is so much to look forward to. On the Saturday we have:
Great Bible teaching from Glyn Lucas - the Vicar of St John’s Woking.
Great Kid’s Groups - run by our friends at Cranleigh Baptist.
Great Food - think afternoon teas and BBQs.
Great Fun - Ceilidh dancing, country walks, games, crafts.
And then on the Sunday its:
Bacon Butties for everyone
Our ALL-AGE Father’s Day service at North Hall.
But most importantly its a great time together as a whole church family.
It will all be taking place at Loxwood’s North Hall over the weekend of 20&21st June. You can camp over night (or stay in your comfy bed).
We’ve worked hard to keep costs to a minimum:
Food & Activities
Adults = £35
Kids (4-18) = £10
Under 4s = Free
Overnight
1x Tent Pitch = £5
1x Caravan Pitch = £10
Sleeping @ Home = Free!
and if the cost would prevent you from coming - please have a quiet word with James.
Vision & Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) 17th May
The date for our church APCM is set for Sunday 17th May in Loxwood Church. The meeting will begin a few minutes after the 10am service ends (So at approximately 11.30am). This is our one, whole-church ‘business’ meeting of the year, and is an important chance for us to reflect back on and give thanks to God for all that happened in 2025, and look to the year ahead. It is also the chance to elect who will represent and lead us on PCC in the years to come. If you are a member of the church, please come along. And if you want to vote, please do fill out an Electoral Roll form at the back of church. APCM Report packs will be available in Church soon for prior reading.
Men’s Brekkie
“Can there be peace in the Middle East?”
Join us at our next Men’s Breakfast where we will hear from Mike Tomlinson, a former missionary in the Middle East as he answers that question.
Saturday 23rd May, 8.30am start, The Onslow Arms Loxwood. Sign up sheet at the back of church or email andy@alflox.org
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 3rd June. We will meet in Alfold Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Loxwood Fete Help
With the warmer weather, our minds soon turn towards the summer, and to Loxwood Fete on the 6th June! As ever we want to be a visible and helpful presence in our villages, and so we need your help manning the Church stall and the (unpopular with me) Soak the Vicar stand. Pop me an email if you can lend a hand! james@alflox.org
Church Family News 10.05.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
How does the gospel (the good news about Jesus) spread & grow from 120 believers, camped in an upper room, to the 2.4 billion Christians in the world today?
Well we are about to find out as we embark on our new sermon series through the book of Acts. It’s a story with earthquakes, imprisonments, shipwrecks, and most of all, it’s the story of what God continues to do in the world through his Spirit, Word, and Church.
The Forwards have a family wedding this weekend, so we will be sad to miss you. But Andy Beattie is going to kick us off with Acts 1:1-11 - please have a read through beforehand if you get the chance. And I’m delighted to say that Revd. Jacob Harrison, the Chaplain at Cranleigh School, will lead our 10am communion service.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Alfold Church.
8.30am | BCP Morning Prayer
10am | Family Communion | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Church Weekend Away - Book Tickets!
Tickets for our Church Weekend Away(ish) are on sale this Sunday after the service!
There is so much to look forward to. On the Saturday we have:
Great Bible teaching from Glyn Lucas - the Vicar of St John’s Woking.
Great Kid’s Groups - run by our friends at Cranleigh Baptist.
Great Food - think afternoon teas and BBQs.
Great Fun - Ceilidh dancing, country walks, games, crafts.
And then on the Sunday its:
Bacon Butties for everyone
Our ALL-AGE Father’s Day service at North Hall.
But most importantly its a great time together as a whole church family.
It will all be taking place at Loxwood’s North Hall over the weekend of 20&21st June. You can camp over night (or stay in your comfy bed).
We’ve worked hard to keep costs to a minimum:
Food & Activities
Adults = £35
Kids (4-18) = £10
Under 4s = Free
Overnight
1x Tent Pitch = £5
1x Caravan Pitch = £10
Sleeping @ Home = Free!
and if the cost would prevent you from coming - please have a quiet word with James.
Vision & Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) 17th May
The date for our church APCM is set for Sunday 17th May in Loxwood Church. The meeting will begin a few minutes after the 10am service ends (So at approximately 11.30am). This is our one, whole-church ‘business’ meeting of the year, and is an important chance for us to reflect back on and give thanks to God for all that happened in 2025, and look to the year ahead. It is also the chance to elect who will represent and lead us on PCC in the years to come. If you are a member of the church, please come along. And if you want to vote, please do fill out an Electoral Roll form at the back of church. APCM Report packs will be available in Church soon for prior reading.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 3rd June. We will meet in Alfold Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
**Please note** we don’t meet this week - Monday 11th May, or on the Bank Holiday 25th May.
Loxwood Fete Help
With the warmer weather, our minds soon turn towards the summer, and to Loxwood Fete on the 6th June! As ever we want to be a visible and helpful presence in our villages, and so we need your help manning the Church stall and the (unpopular with me) Soak the Vicar stand. Pop me an email if you can lend a hand! james@alflox.org
Church Family News 03.05.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
Tickets for our Church Weekend Away(ish) go on sale this Sunday!
There is so much to look forward to. On the Saturday we have:
Great Bible teaching from Glyn Lucas - the Vicar of St John’s Woking.
Great Kid’s Groups - run by our friends at Cranleigh Baptist.
Great Food - think afternoon teas and BBQs.
Great Fun - Ceilidh dancing, country walks, games, crafts.
And then on the Sunday its:
Bacon Butties for everyone
Our ALL-AGE Father’s Day service at North Hall.
But most importantly its a great time together as a whole church family.
It will all be taking place at Loxwood’s North Hall over the weekend of 20&21st June. You can camp over night (or stay in your comfy bed).
We’ve worked hard to keep costs to a minimum:
Food & Activities
Adults = £35
Kids (4-18) = £10
Under 4s = Free
Overnight
1x Tent Pitch = £5
1x Caravan Pitch = £10
Sleeping @ Home = Free!
and if the cost would prevent you from coming - please have a quiet word with James.
Tickets on sale after our morning services on Sunday.
See you there!
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Loxwood Church. We will joined by Richard Borgonon - the creator of The Word One To One - who will take us on a whistle stop tour through John’s gospel.
Richard started The Word One To One to help ordinary Christians share their faith with their friends. We hope to get it going at our church soon, and so I’ve invited Richard to give us a little flavour on Sunday. You can learn more about The Word One to One here.
8.30am | BCP Morning Prayer
10am | Family Communion | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
And we meet once in the evening at Alfold for Evensong.
6pm | Evensong | Psalm 146
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Alfold Plant & Cake Sale
The annual Alfold Plant & Cake Sale is coming up on Saturday 2nd May. Please do put the date in your diary. And if you would like to contribute cakes or preserves for the stall, there will be sign up sheets at the back of Church this Sunday.
Vision & Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) 17th May
The date for our church APCM is set for Sunday 17th May in Loxwood Church. The meeting will begin a few minutes after the 10am service ends (So at approximately 11.30am). This is our one, whole-church ‘business’ meeting of the year, and is an important chance for us to reflect back on and give thanks to God for all that happened in 2025, and look to the year ahead. It is also the chance to elect who will represent and lead us on PCC in the years to come. If you are a member of the church, please come along. And if you want to vote, please do fill out an Electoral Roll form at the back of church. APCM Report packs will be available in Church soon for prior reading.
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 6th May. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
**Please note** we won’t meet on either of the Bank Holiday Monday’s in May.
Loxwood Fete Help
With the warmer weather, our minds soon turn towards the summer, and to Loxwood Fete on the 6th June! As ever we want to be a visible and helpful presence in our villages, and so we need your help manning the Church stall and the (unpopular with me) Soak the Vicar stand. Pop me an email if you can lend a hand! james@alflox.org
Church Family News 26.04.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
Over Easter we tend to think about the difference that it makes that Jesus rose again. But what difference does it make that Jesus is still alive?
On Sunday we are coming to end of Luke’s Gospel (it’s only taken us three years!). And as we see Jesus ascending to heaven, still praying a prayer of blessing over his disciples, we are going to ask “What difference does it make to our faith and life that Jesus is still alive?”
SPOILER… It makes all the difference.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Alfold Church. We will be studying Luke 24:50-53 & Acts 1:1-2, If you get the chance, do have a read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | Family Worship | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Women’s Breakfast
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 25th April. We are welcoming Cherry Redding who will be speaking about 'Making the most of the midlife sandwich.'. In midlife we always need hope of a better future. What this world offers doesn’t completely satisfy. If we look up to God the Father, He is offering “I am with you always and everything I have is yours.”. We are looking forward to hearing all about it!
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/E1RY8mEomg5bz7u38) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Alfold Plant & Cake Sale
The annual Alfold Plant & Cake Sale is coming up on Saturday 2nd May. Please do put the date in your diary. And if you would like to contribute cakes or preserves for the stall, there will be sign up sheets at the back of Church this Sunday.
Vision & Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) 17th May
The date for our church APCM is set for Sunday 17th May in Loxwood Church. The meeting will begin a few minutes after the 10am service ends (So at approximately 11.30am). This is our one, whole-church ‘business’ meeting of the year, and is an important chance for us to reflect back on and give thanks to God for all that happened in 2025, and look to the year ahead. It is also the chance to elect who will represent and lead us on PCC in the years to come. If you are a member of the church, please come along. And if you want to vote, please do fill out an Electoral Roll form at the back of church. APCM Report packs will be available in Church soon for prior reading.
Richard Borgonon & Word One to One
On Sunday 3rd May I’m delighted to say that we will be joined by Richard Borgonon who will be giving us a whistle stop tour of John’s Gospel at the morning services. Richard is a member of Cranleigh Baptist Church and set up Word One to One as a way of helping people share Jesus with their friends. We hope to launch Word One to One at A&L in the coming year, and so I’ve invited Richard to preach to help us get to know him, and to find out a little bit more of what it entails. You can find out more here www.theword121.com
Geoff Davidson Burial of Ashes
Thank you to all who came to Geoff Davidson’s funeral. We are going to bury his ashes in Alfold Churchyard on Sunday the 26th April, immediately after the 10am service. All are welcome to attend.
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 6th May. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Home For Good
Our very own Ele Cushing has asked me to share the following event with you. It’s run by the charities she works for in West Sussex, and is a great way to find out about their work supporting children, families and churches with adopting and fostering. You can sign up for the event here.
Loxwood Fete Help
With the warmer weather, our minds soon turn towards the summer, and to Loxwood Fete on the 6th June! As ever we want to be a visible and helpful presence in our villages, and so we need your help manning the Church stall and the (unpopular with me) Soak the Vicar stand. Pop me an email if you can lend a hand! james@alflox.org
Church Family News 19.04.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
The annual Alfold Plant & Cake Sale is coming up on Saturday 2nd May. Please do put the date in your diary. And if you would like to contribute cakes or preserves for the stall, there will be sign up sheets at the back of Church this Sunday.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Loxwood Church. We will be studying Luke 24:36-49, as the risen Jesus appears to his disciples and opens their minds to understand the Scriptures! If you get the chance, do have a read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | Family Worship | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Women’s Breakfast
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 25th April. We are welcoming Cherry Redding who will be speaking about 'Making the most of the midlife sandwich.'. In midlife we always need hope of a better future. What this world offers doesn’t completely satisfy. If we look up to God the Father, He is offering “I am with you always and everything I have is yours.”. We are looking forward to hearing all about it!
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/E1RY8mEomg5bz7u38) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Vision & Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) 17th May
The date for our church APCM is set for Sunday 17th May in Loxwood Church. The meeting will begin a few minutes after the 10am service ends (So at approximately 11.30am). This is our one, whole-church ‘business’ meeting of the year, and is an important chance for us to reflect back on and give thanks to God for all that happened in 2025, and look to the year ahead. It is also the chance to elect who will represent and lead us on PCC in the years to come. If you are a member of the church, please come along. And if you want to vote, please do fill out an Electoral Roll form at the back of church. APCM Report packs will be available in Church for prior reading soon.
Alfold Church Working Party
We are going to run another working party to clean up the church and churchyard in Alfold on Saturday 18th April, starting at 10am. If you are able to help, please do come along. Roger has lots of little and larger jobs lined up, suitable for all abilities!
Richard Borgonon & Word One to One
On Sunday 3rd May I’m delighted to say that we will be joined by Richard Borgonon who will be giving us a whistle stop tour of John’s Gospel at the morning services. Richard is a member of Cranleigh Baptist Church and set up Word One to One as a way of helping people share Jesus with their friends. We hope to launch Word One to One at A&L in the coming year, and so I’ve invited Richard to preach to help us get to know him, and to find out a little bit more of what it entails. You can find out more here www.theword121.com
Geoff Davidson Burial of Ashes
Thank you to all who came to Geoff Davidson’s funeral. We are going to bury his ashes in Alfold Churchyard on Sunday the 26th April, immediately after the 10am service. All are welcome to attend.
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 6th May. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Loxwood Fete Help
With the warmer weather, our minds soon turn towards the summer, and to Loxwood Fete on the 6th June! As ever we want to be a visible and helpful presence in our villages, and so we need your help manning the Church stall and the (unpopular with me) Soak the Vicar stand. Pop me an email if you can lend a hand! james@alflox.org
Church Family News 12.04.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
The next Women’s Breakfast will be on Saturday 25th April. We are welcoming Cherry Redding who will be speaking about 'Making the most of the midlife sandwich.'. In midlife we always need hope of a better future. What this world offers doesn’t completely satisfy. If we look up to God the Father, He is offering “I am with you always and everything I have is yours.”.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Alfold Church. We will be studying The Road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35, when the risen Jesus explained the scriptures from front to back to his bewildered disciples and their hearts burned within them! If you get the chance, do have a read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Morning Prayer
10am | Holy Communion Service | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Women’s Breakfast
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 25th April. We are welcoming Cherry Redding who will be speaking about 'Making the most of the midlife sandwich.'. In midlife we always need hope of a better future. What this world offers doesn’t completely satisfy. If we look up to God the Father, He is offering “I am with you always and everything I have is yours.”. We are looking forward to hearing all about it!
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/E1RY8mEomg5bz7u38) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Alfold Church Working Party
We are going to run another working party to clean up the church and churchyard in Alfold on Saturday 18th April, starting at 10am. If you are able to help, please do come along. Roger has lots of little and larger jobs lined up, suitable for all abilities!
Geoff Davidson Burial of Ashes
Thank you to all who came to Geoff Davidson’s funeral. We are going to bury his ashes in Alfold Churchyard on Sunday the 26th April, immediately after the 10am service. All are welcome to attend.
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 6th May. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Loxwood Fete Help
With the warmer weather, our minds soon turn towards the summer, and to Loxwood Fete on the 6th June! As ever we want to be a visible and helpful presence in our villages, and so we need your help manning the Church stall and the (unpopular with me) Soak the Vicar stand. Pop me an email if you can lend a hand! james@alflox.org
Church Family Easter News 05.04.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
I sometimes struggle to know how to be on Good Friday… It’s a sad and serious day, and so I know that we should be somewhat serious ourselves.
But I also know the end of the story… I’ve read ahead and I know what’s coming on Sunday! And so I find myself confused in Easter week - How should I be feeling? What should my face being doing? When can I start wishing people a ‘Happy Easter!’?
But I heard something at Guildford Cathedral this morning that made a lot of sense. At least to me…
They said that Good Friday, the day that Jesus died on the cross, is like a stained glass window. We look at it. And we admire it for it’s own beauty and detail.
But we also look through it to what’s beyond. To Easter Sunday, the day that Jesus rose again. To the resurrection hope and light that comes from the empty tomb.
And as that light of resurrection hope shines through from behind, it makes the cross itself look all the more wonderful!
So if you see an odd look on my face this week, that is what I’m thinking about. I’m looking at the cross, illuminated from behind by Easter Sunday. And I want to invite you, whoever you are, whatever your background to come and look too.
Maundy Thursday Bring & Share. Bring a dish to share, and join us as we remember the Last Supper. 2nd April | Loxwood | 5.30pm
Good Friday. A reflective service of readings, hymns and silence as we remember Jesus’ death for us. 3rd April | Loxwood | 2pm
Dawn Service. A shared service with Emmanuel Chapel. Worship the Risen Son as the sun rises. 5th April | New Songhurst Farm, Merry Hills Lane, Loxwood. What Three Words location ///attending.flinch.poster | 6.30am
Easter Celebration. “He is not here, he is alive!” An All-Age service including an Easter Egg Hunt for the children. 5th April | Alfold | 10am.
Please note:
There is no 8.30am or Evensong Service on Easter Sunday.
That the Easter 10am is taking place in St Nicholas Alfold.
And that there will be no Monday Morning Prayer meeting on the 6th April. Resumes on the 13th.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Women’s Breakfast
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 25th April. We are welcoming Cherry Redding who will be speaking about 'Making the most of the midlife sandwich.'. In midlife we always need hope of a better future. What this world offers doesn’t completely satisfy. If we look up to God the Father, He is offering “I am with you always and everything I have is yours.”. We are looking forward to hearing all about it!
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/E1RY8mEomg5bz7u38) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Alfold Church Working Party
We are going to run another working party to clean up the church and churchyard in Alfold on Saturday 18th April, starting at 10am. If you are able to help, please do come along. Roger has lots of little and larger jobs lined up, suitable for all abilities!
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
Geoff Davidson Burial of Ashes
Thank you to all who came to Geoff Davidson’s funeral. We are going to bury his ashes in Alfold Churchyard on Sunday the 26th April, immediately after the 10am service. All are welcome to attend.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 6th May. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Is not happening on Monday 6th April. Resumes as normal on the 13th.
Loxwood Fete Help
With the warmer weather, our minds soon turn towards the summer, and to Loxwood Fete on the 6th June! As ever we want to be a visible and helpful presence in our villages, and so we need your help manning the Church stall and the (unpopular with me) Soak the Vicar stand. Pop me an email if you can lend a hand! james@alflox.org
Church Family News 29.03.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
A lot can happen in a week.
On Palm Sunday, Jesus processed into Jerusalem to the praise and cheers of the crowd. One week later he led a very different kind of procession... To the place called ‘The Skull’. Unable to carry his own cross. To the sound of weeping and mocking from the crowd.
You are welcome to come and join us for our ALL-AGE Palm Sunday Service at 10am to discover what happened? Why the change? And what does it teach us about the King at the centre of it all?
And you are welcome to join us for the rest of Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday. Details below.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Loxwood Church. We will be in Luke 19:32-38 &23:26-35 as we follow Jesus on his two processions, asking “What kind of a King is this?” If you get the chance, do have a read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | ALL-AGE Worship | followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Easter 2026
Easter is close around the corner. We have much to celebrate. So there is lots to tell you about…
Prayer Central. As ever we meet on the first Wednesday of the month to pray. Although this meeting will be a little bit different. Wednesday 1st April | Loxwood | 7.30pm
Maundy Thursday Bring & Share. Bring a dish to share, and join us as we remember the Last Supper. 2nd April | Loxwood | 5.30pm
Good Friday. A reflective service of readings, hymns and silence as we remember Jesus’ death for us. 3rd April | Loxwood | 2pm
Dawn Service. A shared service with Emmanuel Chapel. Worship the Risen Son as the sun rises. 5th April | New Songhurst Farm, Merry Hills Lane, Loxwood. What Three Words location ///attending.flinch.poster | 6.30am
Easter Celebration. “He is not here, he is alive!” An All-Age service including an Easter Egg Hunt for the children. 5th April | Alfold | 10am.
Please note: There is no 8.30am or Evensong Service on Easter Sunday. And that the Easter 10am is taking place in St Nicholas Alfold.
Judy Stubley’s Funeral
Judy Stubley’s funeral is arranged for Tuesday the 31st March at 12 noon in St John the Baptist Loxwood. All are welcome.
Alfold Church Working Party
We are going to run another working party to clean up the church and churchyard in Alfold on Saturday 18th April, starting at 10am. If you are able to help, please do come along. Roger has lots of little and larger jobs lined up, suitable for all abilities!
Maundy Thursday Bring and Share Meal
As is fast becoming traditional, we will gather together in Loxwood on Maundy Thursday (2nd April) at 5.30pm for a bring and share dinner. We eat together to remember the last supper, and there will be a simple communion served afterwards. Sign up sheets will be at the back of church, please sign up to bring mains, puds or drinks.
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 1st April. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Loxwood Fete Help
With the warmer weather, our minds soon turn towards the summer, and to Loxwood Fete on the 6th June! As ever we want to be a visible and helpful presence in our villages, and so we need your help manning the Church stall and the (unpopular with me) Soak the Vicar stand. Pop me an email if you can lend a hand! james@alflox.org
Church Family News 22.03.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
Easter is close around the corner. We have much to celebrate. So there is lots to tell you about…
Prayer Central. As ever we meet on the first Wednesday of the month to pray. Although this meeting will be a little bit different. Wednesday 1st April | Loxwood | 7.30pm
Maundy Thursday Bring & Share. Bring a dish to share, and join us as we remember the Last Supper. 2nd April | Loxwood | 5.30pm
Good Friday. A reflective service of readings, hymns and silence as we remember Jesus’ death for us. 3rd April | Loxwood | 2pm
Dawn Service. A shared service with Emmanuel Chapel. Worship the Risen Son as the sun rises. 5th April | New Songhurst Farm, Merry Hills Lane, Loxwood. What Three Words location ///attending.flinch.poster | 6.30am
Easter Celebration. “He is not here, he is alive!” An All-Age service including an Easter Egg Hunt for the children. 5th April | Alfold | 10am.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Alfold Church. We will be in Luke 22:63-23:25 as we see Jesus on trial before the Sanhedrin, King Herod, and Pontius Pilate. If you get the chance, please do read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | Family Worship | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Men’s Brekkie
The next Men’s Brekkie is coming up this Saturday 21st March, where we are delighted to welcome John Valentine. John will be speaking on “What might a personal journey to faith look like?” We meet at the Onslow Arms at 8.30 Saturday morning for a cooked breakfast. Sign up sheets are at the back of church or let Andy know by email. andy@alflox.org
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Lent Course - The Unfolding Story of Easter
The story of Easter is laden with meaning beyond itself. As Jesus went to His cross, He was binding together various strands of God’s salvation plan, and bringing them to a glorious conclusion!
In this season of Lent, as we prepare to worship our risen Saviour, we’re going to come together in our Pilgrim Groups to focus in on three days of Holy Week:
11th March – Maundy Thursday – The Lamb.Christ our Passover lamb.
18th March – Good Friday – The Curtain. Separation and reconciliation with God.
25th March – Easter Sunday – The Firstfruits.The offering and the promise of more.
We will meet at 7.30pm in Loxwood Church for refreshments. For a 7.45pm start. And we will be sure to be done by 9pm each week.
Bishop Andrew’s Funeral
Thank you to so many who have been keeping + Andrew’s family in your prayers over the past few weeks. His funeral is set to take place on Monday 23rd March at 12 noon in Guildford Cathedral. As you might imagine the Cathedral will be full, and a ticketing system is in place to manage attendance. However, the funeral is going to be live-streamed in churches across the Diocese. In our Deanery this is happening at St Nicholas Cranleigh, and everyone from Alfold and Loxwood is welcome to attend.
Tora Bray’s Funeral
Tora Bray’s funeral is arranged for Tuesday the 24th March at 2.30pm in St John the Baptist Loxwood.
Judith Stubley’s Funeral
Judy Stubley’s funeral is arrange for Tuesday the 31st March at 12 noon in St John the Baptist Loxwood. All are welcome.
Alfold Church Working Party
We are going to run another working party to clean up the church and churchyard in Alfold on Saturday 18th April, starting at 10am. If you are able to help, please do come along. Roger has lots of little and larger jobs lined up, suitable for all abilities!
Maundy Thursday Bring and Share Meal
As is fast becoming traditional, we will gather together in Loxwood on Maundy Thursday (2nd April) at 5.30pm for a bring and share dinner. We eat together to remember the last supper, and there will be a simple communion served afterwards. Sign up sheets will be at the back of church, please sign up to bring mains, puds or drinks.
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 1st April. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Loxwood Fete Help
With the warmer weather, our minds soon turn towards the summer, and to Loxwood Fete on the 6th June! As ever we want to be a visible and helpful presence in our villages, and so we need your help manning the Church stall and the (unpopular with me) Soak the Vicar stand. Pop me an email if you can lend a hand! james@alflox.org
Church Family News 15.03.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
This week it’s Mothering Sunday! A day when traditionally workers would be be given the weekend off, to go home and visit their ‘mother’ church. But now it’s a day on which we give thanks to God for our mums, grandmas, and all the women in church who love us, look after us, and point us to Jesus.
So do come along (no need to go back to the parish where you were born!) and celebrate Mother’s Day with us.
We are also going to use this Sunday at 10am to say a very fond farewell to Hugh and Linda Beadle. Hugh and Linda have been part of our church for the past 44 years, and so there will be some tears and some memories, as we wave goodbye to them, as they move up to Scotland to be nearer family.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Loxwood Church. We will be in Luke 22:54-62 as we take a look at Peter’s life, and what we can learn of God’s grace from it. If you get the chance, please do read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | Mother’s Day | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
As part of the service we are going to sing a new song together that fits particularly well with the theme of our sermon. If you wanted to have a listen beforehand, you can do so here.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
“Souper” Saturday Open Garden
All are invited to a Souper' Saturday Open Garden event at Ewan and Rosemary’s garden in Ifold. This Saturday 14th March from 11.30am-3pm. To help raise funds for Little Angels toddler group. Admission is £ what you think, to include homemade soup, bread, and a drink. Parking is limited so please car share where possible. Sandalwood, The Ride, Ifold.
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Lent Course - The Unfolding Story of Easter
The story of Easter is laden with meaning beyond itself. As Jesus went to His cross, He was binding together various strands of God’s salvation plan, and bringing them to a glorious conclusion!
In this season of Lent, as we prepare to worship our risen Saviour, we’re going to come together in our Pilgrim Groups to focus in on three days of Holy Week:
11th March – Maundy Thursday – The Lamb. Christ our Passover lamb.
18th March – Good Friday – The Curtain. Separation and reconciliation with God.
25th March – Easter Sunday – The Firstfruits. The offering and the promise of more.
We will meet at 7.30pm in Loxwood Church for refreshments. For a 7.45pm start. And we will be sure to be done by 9pm each week.
Bishop Andrew’s Funeral
Thank you to so many who have been keeping + Andrew’s family in your prayers over the past few weeks. His funeral is set to take place on Monday 23rd March at 12 noon in Guildford Cathedral. As you might imagine the Cathedral will be full, and a ticketing system is in place to manage attendance. However, the funeral is going to be live-streamed in churches across the Diocese. In our Deanery this is happening at St Nicholas Cranleigh, and everyone from Alfold and Loxwood is welcome to attend.
Men’s Brekkie
The next Men’s Brekkie is coming up on Saturday 21st March, where we are delighted to welcome John Valentine. John will be speaking on “What might a personal journey to faith look like?” We meet at the Onslow Arms at 8.30 Saturday morning for a cooked breakfast. Sign up sheets are at the back of church or let Andy know by email. andy@alflox.org
Tora Bray’s Funeral
Tora Bray’s funeral is arranged for Tuesday the 24th March at 2.30pm in St John the Baptist Loxwood.
Alfold Church Working Party
We are going to run another working party to clean up the church and churchyard in Alfold on Saturday 18th April, starting at 10am. If you are able to help, please do come along. Roger has lots of little and larger jobs lined up, suitable for all abilities!
Maundy Thursday Bring and Share Meal
As is fast becoming traditional, we will gather together in Loxwood on Maundy Thursday (2nd April) at 5.30pm for a bring and share dinner. We eat together to remember the last supper, and there will be a simple communion served afterwards. Sign up sheets will be at the back of church, please sign up to bring mains, puds or drinks.
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 1st April. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Church Family News 08.03.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
Next week marks the start of our 2026 Lent Course: The Unfolding Story of Easter. Each week we are going to pull at an Easter thread, and follow it wherever it leads. Back through the Old Testament. And forwards into the New Creation.
We will meet at 7.30pm in Loxwood Church for refreshments. For a 7.45pm start. And we will be sure to be done by 9pm each week. The dates are:
11th March – Maundy Thursday – The Lamb. Christ our Passover lamb.
18th March – Good Friday – The Curtain. Separation and reconciliation with God.
25th March – Easter Sunday – The Firstfruits. The offering and the promise of more.
The course is open to absolutely anyone who wants to come. We’d love to see you there!
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning at Alfold Church. We will be in Luke 22:39-53 as Jesus prays his agonised prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. If you get the chance, please do read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Morning Prayer
10am | Holy Communion | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Lent Course - The Unfolding Story of Easter
The story of Easter is laden with meaning beyond itself. As Jesus went to His cross, He was binding together various strands of God’s salvation plan, and bringing them to a glorious conclusion!
In this season of Lent, as we prepare to worship our risen Saviour, we’re going to come together in our Pilgrim Groups to focus in on three days of Holy Week:
11th March – Maundy Thursday – The Lamb. Christ our Passover lamb.
18th March – Good Friday – The Curtain. Separation and reconciliation with God.
25th March – Easter Sunday – The Firstfruits. The offering and the promise of more.
We will meet at 7.30pm in Loxwood Church for refreshments. For a 7.45pm start. And we will be sure to be done by 9pm each week.
Men’s Brekkie
The next Men’s Brekkie is coming up on Saturday 21st March, where we are delighted to welcome John Valentine. John will be speaking on “What might a personal journey to faith look like?” We meet at the Onslow Arms at 8.30 Saturday morning for a cooked breakfast. Sign up sheets are at the back of church or let Andy know by email. andy@alflox.org
Tora Bray’s Funeral
I am sad to announce that Tora Bray died last week at home. Revd. John Bundock had been able to visit her that day and share communion with her. Tora’s funeral is arranged for Tuesday the 24th March at 2.30pm in St John the Baptist Loxwood.
Maundy Thursday Bring and Share Meal
As is fast becoming traditional, we will gather together in Loxwood on Maundy Thursday (2nd April) at 5.30pm for a bring and share dinner. We eat together to remember the last supper, and there will be a simple communion served afterwards. Sign up sheets will be at the back of church, please sign up to bring mains, puds or drinks.
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
‘Souper’ Saturday Open Garden
All are invited to a Souper' Saturday Open Garden event at Ewan and Rosemary’s garden in Ifold. Saturday 14th March (weather permitting) from 11.30am-3pm. To help raise funds for Little Angels toddler group. Admission is £ what you think, to include homemade soup, bread, and a drink. Parking is limited so please car share where possible. Sandalwood, The Ride, Ifold.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 1st April. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Emmanuel Chapel Loxwood Teaching Day
Church Family News 01.03.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
When you head into church on Sunday, keep an eye out for our brand new Bibles! They are a gift, left in her will by Cicely Green, the mother of Liz Simpson and grandmother of Emily Cross.
We are so grateful for them! They are the NIV 2011 translation, and they find a great blend of Biblical scholarship, and being easy to read.
For those doing the readings in church, you can find the same translation on a website called Bible Gateway . And if you want to listen to it being read by Hercule Poirot actor David Suchet you can do so here!
Let’s give thanks for these new Bibles and pray that God’s word would be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our heart.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning at Loxwood Church. Where we will be in Luke 22:1-38 as we join Jesus and his disciples in the upper room for the last supper. If you get the chance, please do read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Morning Prayer
10am | Holy Communion | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
We also meet at 6pm in Alfold Church for Evensong. Where Scott Bilthouse will be preaching on Psalm 145.
I won’t be with you in the morning, as I am preaching at Emmanuel Chapel, on Spy Lane in Loxwood on Sunday morning. Please pray for a growing gospel partnership across the churches.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Lent Course - The Unfolding Story of Easter
The story of Easter is laden with meaning beyond itself. As Jesus went to His cross, He was binding together various strands of God’s salvation plan, and bringing them to a glorious conclusion!
In this season of Lent, as we prepare to worship our risen Saviour, we’re going to come together in our Pilgrim Groups to focus in on three days of Holy Week:
11th March – Maundy Thursday – The Lamb. Christ our Passover lamb.
18th March – Good Friday – The Curtain. Separation and reconciliation with God.
25th March – Easter Sunday – The Firstfruits. The offering and the promise of more.
Please do mark those dates in your diary.
And if you’d like to read the invitation letter, sent out to Pilgrim Groups, you can do so here.
Tora Bray’s Funeral
I am sad to announce that Tora Bray died last week at home. Revd. John Bundock had been able to visit her that day and share communion with her. Tora’s funeral is arranged for Tuesday the 24th March at 2.30pm in St John the Baptist Loxwood.
Maundy Thursday Bring and Share Meal
As is fast becoming traditional, we will gather together in Loxwood on Maundy Thursday (2nd April) at 5.30pm for a bring and share dinner. We eat together to remember the last supper, and there will be a simple communion served afterwards. Sign up sheets will be at the back of church, please sign up to bring mains, puds or drinks.
Women’s Breakfast
Saturday 28th February 09:00-10:30
Women's breakfasts take place every other month in Loxwood Church and everyone is welcome. It is a time to get together, enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee and listen to gifted speakers talk about a variety of different subjects.
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 28th February. We are welcoming Clare Heath-Whyte to speak about 'The Life of Elizabeth Fry' who was an inspirational Christian as part of the Quaker movement in Victorian times.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/X56aDNVZRxvTLS5v6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
‘Souper’ Saturday Open Garden
All are invited to a Souper' Saturday Open Garden event at Ewan and Rosemary’s garden in Ifold. Saturday 14th March (weather permitting) from 11.30am-3pm. To help raise funds for Little Angels toddler group. Admission is £ what you think, to include homemade soup, bread, and a drink. Parking is limited so please car share where possible. Sandalwood, The Ride, Ifold.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 4th March. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Emmanuel Chapel Loxwood Teaching Day
Church Family News 2.02.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
It was with great sadness, last week on holiday, that I learned of the Bishop of Guildford’s cancer diagnosis. I was grateful for Richard and Emily’s email of last week sharing + Andrew’s letter with you. I have just received another update that I would like to share with you. You can read it here. Please do keep Beverly, Andrew and their family in your prayers.
Bishop Paul and the Diocese of Guildford are coming together on Monday at Guildford Cathedral for a day of prayer, with the centre point being the 5.30pm Choral Evensong service. If you are able, please do join me there. You can read + Paul’s letter of invitation with more information here.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning at Alfold Church. Where we will be in Luke 21:5-38 as Jesus teaches on the end of the world and what to expect while we wait. If you get a chance, please do have a read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | Family Worship | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
We will also meet midweek, for Geoff Davidson’s Funeral. Alfold Church - 1pm.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Parish Mag Photo Competition
As some of you will know by now, the Parish Mag will undergo a major redesign from the April edition. It will be printed professionally and will be distributed to every home in the parish, every month. I am the new editor and Filip Wach is in charge of advertising.
The new design will feature a strong photo, normally of somewhere in our beautiful villages, on every front cover. We very much hope that members of our congregation, as well as the children in the school and the community in general, will contribute.
So if you would like to send some to me I would be delighted to consider them. Photos taken on a decent mobile phone should be fine. The only rules are that they must have been taken by someone locally (but not a professional photographer) and have not appeared in print elsewhere. And they must be given free and without any copyright complications!
Please send them through to me at parish.mag.editor@alflox.org, saying where and when they were taken.
I can't wait to see how good they are!
Many thanks
Iain Taylor
Lent Course - The Unfolding Story of Easter
The story of Easter is laden with meaning beyond itself. As Jesus went to His cross, He was binding together various strands of God’s salvation plan, and bringing them to a glorious conclusion!
In this season of Lent, as we prepare to worship our risen Saviour, we’re going to come together in our Pilgrim Groups to focus in on three days of Holy Week:
11th March – Maundy Thursday – The Lamb. Christ our Passover lamb.
18th March – Good Friday – The Curtain. Separation and reconciliation with God.
25th March – Easter Sunday – The Firstfruits. The offering and the promise of more.
Please do mark those dates in your diary.
And if you’d like to read the invitation letter, sent out to Pilgrim Groups, you can do so here.
Tora Bray’s Funeral
I am sad to announce that Tora Bray died last week at home. Revd. John Bundock had been able to visit her that day and share communion with her. Tora’s funeral is arranged for Tuesday the 24th March at 2.30pm in St John the Baptist Loxwood.
Geoff Davidson’s Funeral
Geoff Davidson’s Funeral will be held at St Nicholas Alfold on Wednesday 25th February at 1pm. Followed by refreshments in Alfold Church Room. All are welcome.
Women’s Breakfast
Saturday 28th February 09:00-10:30
Women's breakfasts take place every other month in Loxwood Church and everyone is welcome. It is a time to get together, enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee and listen to gifted speakers talk about a variety of different subjects.
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 28th February. We are welcoming Clare Heath-Whyte to speak about 'The Life of Elizabeth Fry' who was an inspirational Christian as part of the Quaker movement in Victorian times.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/X56aDNVZRxvTLS5v6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
‘Souper’ Saturday Open Garden
All are invited to a Souper' Saturday Open Garden event at Ewan and Rosemary’s garden in Ifold. Saturday 14th March (weather permitting) from 11.30am-3pm. To help raise funds for Little Angels toddler group. Admission is £ what you think, to include homemade soup, bread, and a drink. Parking is limited so please car share where possible. Sandalwood, The Ride, Ifold.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 4th March. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Emmanuel Chapel Loxwood Teaching Day
Church Family News 15.02.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
The next Women’s Breakfast is coming up soon on Saturday 28th Feb, 9-10.30am.
Women's breakfasts take place every other month in Loxwood Church and everyone is welcome (aside from men). It is a time to get together, enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee and listen to gifted speakers talk about a variety of different subjects.
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 28th February. We are welcoming Clare Heath-Whyte to speak about 'The Life of Elizabeth Fry' who was an inspirational Christian as part of the Quaker movement in Victorian times.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/X56aDNVZRxvTLS5v6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning at Loxwood Church. Where we will be in Luke 20:41-21:4. If you get a chance, please do have a read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | Family Worship | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
We will also meet midweek, to mark the start of Lent, with our Ash Wednesday Communion Service. Alfold Church - 2pm.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Lent Course - The Unfolding Story of Easter
The story of Easter is laden with meaning beyond itself. As Jesus went to His cross, He was binding together various strands of God’s salvation plan, and bringing them to a glorious conclusion!
In this season of Lent, as we prepare to worship our risen Saviour, we’re going to come together in our Pilgrim Groups to focus in on three days of Holy Week:
11th March – Maundy Thursday – The Lamb. Christ our Passover lamb.
18th March – Good Friday – The Curtain. Separation and reconciliation with God.
25th March – Easter Sunday – The Firstfruits. The offering and the promise of more.
Please do mark those dates in your diary.
And if you’d like to read the invitation letter, sent out to Pilgrim Groups, you can do so here.
Geoff Davidson Funeral
There are a few details still to be confirmed, but it is very likely that Geoff Davidson’s Funeral will be held at St Nicholas Alfold on Wednesday 25th February at 1pm. Please do put that date in your diary for now, and I will confirm more details in due course. All are welcome.
Women’s Breakfast
Saturday 28th February 09:00-10:30
Women's breakfasts take place every other month in Loxwood Church and everyone is welcome. It is a time to get together, enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee and listen to gifted speakers talk about a variety of different subjects.
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 28th February. We are welcoming Clare Heath-Whyte to speak about 'The Life of Elizabeth Fry' who was an inspirational Christian as part of the Quaker movement in Victorian times.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/X56aDNVZRxvTLS5v6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Ash Wednesday Service
Join us for the start of Lent. Wednesday 18th Feb. 2pm. Alfold Church.
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
‘Souper’ Saturday Open Garden
All are invited to a Souper' Saturday Open Garden event at Ewan and Rosemary’s garden in Ifold. Saturday 14th March (weather permitting) from 11.30am-3pm. To help raise funds for Little Angels toddler group. Admission is £ what you think, to include homemade soup, bread, and a drink. Parking is limited so please car share where possible. Sandalwood, The Ride, Ifold.
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 4th March. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Giving Sunday
A big thank you to everyone who prayerfully considered their Christian giving to the work of the church back in November. The finance team are working hard to calculate the impact, and will report back to the church soon!
Full details of how to give via the Parish Giving Scheme, either to start a new regular donation, or to amend what you already give, are on our website here.
Church Family News 08.02.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
There are exciting things happening with our Parish Magazine that I want to share with you.
As you will know the Parish Mag is a long running and much loved part of village life. It has got a tremendous ‘local feel’ which means that it is read and used regularly.
Hugh and Linda Beadle have been so faithful in their roles as Editor and Advertising Secretary for the Mag. And we want to say an ENORMOUS thank you to them as they step down.
As both of our villages grow, there are two big changes to the Mag that we are going to make from the April 26 edition:
Firstly, we’re going to deliver to all 1500 homes, for free, each month.
And we are going to print professionally, with some pages in colour.
We hope to retain that same local feel. But we hope, that by going to every home, we can better share what is going on at church, and in local clubs and groups and businesses with our community. There is so much going on in our villages, and we want everyone to know about it!
But we need your help! Magazines like this are only as good as what’s inside…
If you have an article you would like to contribute, why not contact our new Editor, Iain Taylor. parish.mag.editor@alflox.org
If you know of any local businesses that might like to advertise, there is a great opportunity to reach 1500 homes each month - be in touch with our Ad Sec, Filip Wach – magazineadvertising@alflox.org
And if you fancy a nice walk once a month to deliver to your street then why not get in touch with Hazel Gravenstede for Loxwood hazel.gravenstede@gmail.com or Liz Simpson for Alfold lizsimpson2203@gmail.com
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning at St Nicholas Alfold. Where we will be in Luke 20:20-40. If you get a chance, please do have a read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Morning Prayer
10am | Communion Service | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
N.B. As I will be on away on holiday next week, the YEAR of PRAYER Monday Prayer Meeting, will meet in Alfold Church Room from 10am-Midday this week, run by Richard Allan.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Lent Course - The Unfolding Story of Easter
The story of Easter is laden with meaning beyond itself. As Jesus went to His cross, He was binding together various strands of God’s salvation plan, and bringing them to a glorious conclusion!
In this season of Lent, as we prepare to worship our risen Saviour, we’re going to come together in our Pilgrim Groups to focus in on three days of Holy Week:
11th March – Maundy Thursday – The Lamb. Christ our Passover lamb.
18th March – Good Friday – The Curtain. Separation and reconciliation with God.
25th March – Easter Sunday – The Firstfruits. The offering and the promise of more.
Please do mark those dates in your diary.
And if you’d like to read the invitation letter, sent out to Pilgrim Groups, you can do so here.
Geoff Davidson Funeral
There are a few details still to be confirmed, but it is very likely that Geoff Davidson’s Funeral will be held at St Nicholas Alfold on Wednesday 25th February at 1pm. Please do put that date in your diary for now, and I will confirm more details in due course. All are welcome.
Women’s Breakfast
Saturday 28th February 09:00-10:30
Women's breakfasts take place every other month in Loxwood Church and everyone is welcome. It is a time to get together, enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee and listen to gifted speakers talk about a variety of different subjects.
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 28th February. We are welcoming Clare Heath-Whyte to speak about 'The Life of Elizabeth Fry' who was an inspirational Christian as part of the Quaker movement in Victorian times.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/X56aDNVZRxvTLS5v6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Ash Wednesday Service
Join us for the start of Lent. Wednesday 18th Feb. 2pm. Alfold Church.
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
‘Souper’ Saturday Open Garden
All are invited to a Souper' Saturday Open Garden event at Ewan and Rosemary’s garden in Ifold. Saturday 14th March (weather permitting) from 11.30am-3pm. To help raise funds for Little Angels toddler group. Admission is £ what you think, to include homemade soup, bread, and a drink. Parking is limited so please car share where possible. Sandalwood, The Ride, Ifold.
Alpha
The Alpha Course is well underway now. Please do keep praying for the 25 or so people signed up!
Door Knocking Team
The door knocking team are going out again to visit some of the new build homes in Alfold. We’ve found that it’s a great way to welcome new people in our villages, and let them know that they would be warmly welcomed at church. If you’d like to join, they’re meeting at Alfold Church on Saturday 7th Feb at 10am. Contact Iain if you’d like to be involved. taylor.comm@tiscali.co.uk
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 4th March. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Giving Sunday
A big thank you to everyone who prayerfully considered their Christian giving to the work of the church back in November. The finance team are working hard to calculate the impact, and will report back to the church soon!
Full details of how to give via the Parish Giving Scheme, either to start a new regular donation, or to amend what you already give, are on our website here.
Church Family News 01.02.26
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
A big date for your diary coming up!
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning at St JTB Loxwood. Where we will be in Luke 20:1-19. If you get a chance, please do have a read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Morning Prayer
10am | Communion Service | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
And we meet slightly earlier in St Nicholas Alfold for Evensong, looking at Psalm 144.
5.30pm | Evensong | followed by the Friends of St Nicholas Quiz in the Titch at 6.30pm.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Lent Course - The Unfolding Story of Easter
The story of Easter is laden with meaning beyond itself. As Jesus went to His cross, He was binding together various strands of God’s salvation plan, and bringing them to a glorious conclusion!
In this season of Lent, as we prepare to worship our risen Saviour, we’re going to come together in our Pilgrim Groups to focus in on three days of Holy Week:
11th March – Maundy Thursday – The Lamb. Christ our Passover lamb.
18th March – Good Friday – The Curtain. Separation and reconciliation with God.
25th March – Easter Sunday – The Firstfruits. The offering and the promise of more.
Please do mark those dates in your diary.
And if you’d like to read the invitation letter, sent out to Pilgrim Groups, you can do so here.
Geoff Davidson Funeral
There are a few details still to be confirmed, but it is very likely that Geoff Davidson’s Funeral will be held at St Nicholas Alfold on Wednesday 25th February at 1pm. Please do put that date in your diary for now, and I will confirm more details in due course. All are welcome.
Aah Wednesday Service
Join us for the start of Lent. Wednesday 18th Feb. 2pm. Alfold Church.
Church Weekend Away(ish)
This Summer we are going to spend a weekend away together at Loxwood’s North Hall. We will have a guest speaker, activities for young and old, a BBQ & entertainment in the evening. And most importantly of all, the chance to spend some quality time together in God’s word and with each other. For the brave there is a chance to camp on the playing field. For the formerly brave - the chance to sleep in your own bed! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st of June. Please save the date!
‘Souper’ Saturday Open Garden
All are invited to a Souper' Saturday Open Garden event at Ewan and Rosemary’s garden in Ifold. Saturday 14th March (weather permitting) from 11.30am-3pm. To help raise funds for Little Angels toddler group. Admission is £ what you think, to include homemade soup, bread, and a drink. Parking is limited so please car share where possible. Sandalwood, The Ride, Ifold.
Alpha
The Alpha Course is well underway now. Please do keep praying for the 25 or so people signed up!
Door Knocking Team
The door knocking team are going out again to visit some of the new build homes in Alfold. We’ve found that it’s a great way to welcome new people in our villages, and let them know that they would be warmly welcomed at church. If you’d like to join, they’re meeting at Alfold Church on Saturday 7th Feb at 10am. Contact Iain if you’d like to be involved. taylor.comm@tiscali.co.uk
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. They will be starting up again in the 2nd week of Jan. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 4th February. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Giving Sunday
A big thank you to everyone who prayerfully considered their Christian giving to the work of the church back in November. The finance team are working hard to calculate the impact, and will report back to the church soon!
Full details of how to give via the Parish Giving Scheme, either to start a new regular donation, or to amend what you already give, are on our website here.
Evensong and Pub Quiz
In early February we have a double-header on Sunday night! Evensong will be at the slightly earlier time of 5.30pm followed by the Friends of St Nicholas Pub Quiz. Please do email FOSNtickets@yahoo.com to book your place, and please don’t turn for Evensong at 6pm, as you might just catch the end!
