Church Family News
Church Family News 14.12.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
Advent is in full swing and we’ve had a busy week of wonderful celebrations, including welcoming Loxwood School and Little Harriers Nursery to our church. Here are a couple of photo highlights!
Beer & Carols on Tuesday Night at Firebird.
Loxwood School Carols Service
Read on below to find out what is coming up this week!
This Sunday morning we are continuing our God Made Flesh series, looking at what it means that Jesus became like us… This week, from Hebrews 2:10-18, is what it means that Jesus became our brother.
All are welcome to join us at Church on Sunday.
8:30am | Alfold | BCP Morning Prayer
10:00am | Alfold | Communion Service | With groups for the kids & refreshments afterwards.
6:30pm | Alfold | Carols by Candlelight | with mince pies and mulled wine!
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Christmas
Christmas is coming. The geese are getting fat. Jesus gives us joy! And we want to share that…
There is loads going on this Christmas, and so many opportunities to bring our friends and neighbours along…
Christmas Trees and Foodbank
As we move towards celebrating the Joy of the First Christmas, we are offering our Church Family the opportunity to share this with each other by taking one of the gift tags provided, writing a message and tying it to the Christmas tree in both Alfold and Loxwood churches.
At the same time, we are also asking that you think of those in need of food at this special time. If possible, add one or two of the festive items shown to your Christmas food shop; this will help create ‘Festive Hampers’. Please place your gifts in the boxes provided at each church before 17th December. The items will then be taken to Cranleigh Food Bank, demonstrating God's love and support to people in need in Cranleigh and surrounding villages.
Alpha
“Is there more to life than this?
What’s the meaning of life?
What am I doing here?”
Alpha is an experience that unpacks the basics of the Christian faith, in an open, friendly environment. It’s open to anyone who’s curious, no matter their beliefs….
Invite your friends who have questions! Bring them along to enjoy a meal, meet new people, watch a talk, and have an open conversation afterwards.
Try Alpha!
Monday 5th January. 7.15pm. Loxwood Church Room.
Email: Andy Beattie to sign up, andy@alflox.org or do so via the church website here.
Scratch Choir
Have you got a good singing voice? Have you got a bad one? We need you to join our Scratch Choir! All you need is enthusiasm!
What? To lend an enthusiastic lead at our Traditional Reading & Carols Services.
When? 6.30pm Sunday 14th Dec in Alfold. 6.30pm Sunday 21st Dec in Loxwood. We will meet at 5.15pm for a brief rehearsal on the 14th and at 5.45pm for rehearsal on the 21st.
How? Get in touch with Emily Cross to let her know if you're keen. office@alflox.org
Who? Everyone!
Giving Sunday
If you haven’t already done so, please remember to think about pray about your generous giving to the mission and ministry of Alfold and Loxwood Church.
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.
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 do e-mail Richard 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 7th December. 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 School Governor
Church Family News 07.12.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
Have you always thought, that one day, you’d properly look into God? But have never found the time?
This is your chance!
Our Alpha Course starts on Monday 5th Jan at 7.15pm in Loxwood Church. This short video below gives a little taste of what it will be like.
This Sunday we are continuing our God Made Flesh series, looking at what it means that Jesus became like us… Last week, from John 14, we saw that when we look at Jesus, we see God the Father. This week, from Romans 5:12-19, when the Father looks at us, he sees Jesus.
All are welcome to join us at Church on Sunday.
8:30am | Loxwood | BCP Holy Communion.
10:00am | Loxwood | Communion Service | With groups for the kids & refreshments afterwards.
6pm |Alfold | Evensong |
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Christmas
Christmas is coming. The geese are getting fat. Jesus gives us joy! And we want to share that…
There is loads going on this Christmas, and so many opportunities to bring our friends and neighbours along…
Christmas Trees and Foodbank
As we move towards celebrating the Joy of the First Christmas, we are offering our Church Family the opportunity to share this with each other by taking one of the gift tags provided, writing a message and tying it to the Christmas tree in both Alfold and Loxwood churches.
At the same time, we are also asking that you think of those in need of food at this special time. If possible, add one or two of the festive items shown to your Christmas food shop; this will help create ‘Festive Hampers’. Please place your gifts in the boxes provided at each church before 17th December. The items will then be taken to Cranleigh Food Bank, demonstrating God's love and support to people in need in Cranleigh and surrounding villages.
Alpha
“Is there more to life than this?
What’s the meaning of life?
What am I doing here?”
Alpha is an experience that unpacks the basics of the Christian faith, in an open, friendly environment. It’s open to anyone who’s curious, no matter their beliefs….
Invite your friends who have questions! Bring them along to enjoy a meal, meet new people, watch a talk, and have an open conversation afterwards.
Try Alpha!
Monday 5th January. 7.15pm. Loxwood Church Room.
Email: Andy Beattie to sign up, andy@alflox.org or do so via the church website here.
Scratch Choir
Have you got a good singing voice? Have you got a bad one? We need you to join our Scratch Choir! All you need is enthusiasm!
What? To lend an enthusiastic lead at our Traditional Reading & Carols Services.
When? 6.30pm Sunday 14th Dec in Alfold. 6.30pm Sunday 21st Dec in Loxwood. We will meet at 5.15pm for a brief rehearsal on the 14th and at 5.45pm for rehearsal on the 21st.
How? Get in touch with Emily Cross to let her know if you're keen. office@alflox.org
Who? Everyone!
Women’s Breakfast
Join us on Saturday the 6th of December, as Ruth Shaw will be sharing with us her “Recipe for a successful Christmas!”
Cost is £7. Please sign up using the registration link or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Church Yard Clear-Up
There is a group gathering to give Alfold Church Yard a spruce up! Saturday 6th December at 11am. Bring rakes, shears, secateurs & special request - a leaf blower if you have one!
Giving Sunday
If you haven’t already done so, please remember to think about pray about your generous giving to the mission and ministry of Alfold and Loxwood Church.
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.
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 do e-mail Richard 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 7th December. 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 School Governor
Church Family News 30.11.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
There is lots going on this coming Sunday!
It’s the start of Advent, that season when we look forward to Christ’s coming. His first at Christmas, and his second TBC! For Advent we will be starting our new “God Made Flesh” series. Asking what it means that Jesus became like us, born of flesh and bone to Mary in Bethlehem.
It’s also an ALL-AGE service at the 10am. Meaning that families will stay in throughout and we will worship God all together from the very youngest to the very oldest. Andy Beattie is going to be preaching on John 14:1-14.
Last, but by no means least! Angus Gibson is being baptised at the 10am. Come and support him as he takes this important step of publicly proclaiming what he believes. Please do be praying for Angus in the coming weeks and months!
All are welcome to join us at Loxwood church on Sunday.
8:30am - BCP Holy Communion.
10:00am - ALL-AGE Advent Sunday, with Angus’ Baptism. Refreshments afterwards.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Christmas
Christmas is coming. The geese are getting fat. Jesus gives us joy! And we want to share that…
There is loads going on this Christmas, and so many opportunities to bring our friends and neighbours along. Here is a sneak peak at the Christmas Card soon to be delivered around the Parish. It contains details of all our services.
Alpha
“Is there more to life than this?
What’s the meaning of life?
What am I doing here?”
Alpha is an experience that unpacks the basics of the Christian faith, in an open, friendly environment. It’s open to anyone who’s curious, no matter their beliefs….
Invite your friends who have questions! Bring them along to enjoy a meal, meet new people, watch a talk, and have an open conversation afterwards.
Try Alpha!
Monday 5th January. 7.15pm. Loxwood Church Room.
Email: Andy Beattie to sign up, andy@alflox.org or do so via the church website here.
Scratch Choir
Have you got a good singing voice? Have you got a bad one? We need you to join our Scratch Choir! All you need is enthusiasm!
What? To lend an enthusiastic lead at our Traditional Reading & Carols Services.
When? 6.30pm Sunday 14th Dec in Alfold. 6.30pm Sunday 21st Dec in Loxwood. We will meet at 5.15pm for a brief rehearsal on the 14th and at 5.45pm for rehearsal on the 21st.
How? Get in touch with Emily Cross to let her know if you're keen. office@alflox.org
Who? Everyone!
Women’s Breakfast
Join us on Saturday the 6th of December, as Ruth Shaw will be sharing with us her “Recipe for a successful Christmas!”
Cost is £7. Please sign up using the registration link or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Church Yard Clear-Up
There is a group gathering to give Alfold Church Yard a spruce up! Saturday 6th December at 11am. Bring rakes, shears, secateurs & special request - a leaf blower if you have one!
Giving Sunday
If your home is anything like mine you will have come home from Giving Sunday last week with David Senior, fully intending to sit down, pray and do the sums to see how you might financially support our church. But then forgotten completely!
This is your reminder!
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.
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 do e-mail Richard 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 December. 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 School Governor
Church Family News 23.11.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
This coming Sunday is our Church ‘Giving Sunday’. We are delighted to be joined by Revd. David Senior who will be preaching to us from 2 Corinthians 9 & Matthew 6. His theme being that “We cannot out-give God!”.
We have so much that we want to achieve as a church. Not least with our vision to be a church: For Jesus. For Our Villages. Forever! And everything we do is funded by the generous giving of us… the church family. So please do think and pray in the coming three weeks about the level of giving that is right for you.
All are welcome to join us at Alfold church on Sunday. The Bible reading will be Matthew 6:19-24 & 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.
8:30am - BCP Holy Communion.
10:00am - Giving Sunday, with children’s groups, tea & coffee after.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Christmas
Christmas is coming. The geese are getting fat. Jesus gives us joy! And we want to share that…
There is loads going on this Christmas, and so many opportunities to bring our friends and neighbours along. Here is a sneak peak at the Christmas Card soon to be delivered around the Parish. It contains details of all our services.
Alpha
“Is there more to life than this?
What’s the meaning of life?
What am I doing here?”
Alpha is an experience that unpacks the basics of the Christian faith, in an open, friendly environment. It’s open to anyone who’s curious, no matter their beliefs….
Invite your friends who have questions! Bring them along to enjoy a meal, meet new people, watch a talk, and have an open conversation afterwards.
Try Alpha!
Monday 5th January. 7.15pm. Loxwood Church Room.
Email: Andy Beattie to sign up, andy@alflox.org or do so via the church website here.
Scratch Choir
Have you got a good singing voice? Have you got a bad one? We need you to join our Scratch Choir! All you need is enthusiasm!
What? To lend an enthusiastic lead at our Traditional Reading & Carols Services.
When? 6.30pm Sunday 14th Dec in Alfold. 6.30pm Sunday 21st Dec in Loxwood. We will meet at 5.15pm for a brief rehearsal on the 14th and at 5.45pm for rehearsal on the 21st.
How? Get in touch with Emily Cross to let her know if you're keen. office@alflox.org
Who? Everyone!
Women’s Breakfast
Join us on Saturday the 6th of December, as Ruth Shaw will be sharing with us her “Recipe for a successful Christmas!”
Cost is £7. Please sign up using the registration link or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Safeguarding
Last week in church, our Parish Safeguarding Office, Ruth Allan, told us about our new safeguarding campaign. Abuse… See it. Hear it. Report it.
We want A&L to be a place where all can learn and grow in the knowledge and love of God in safety. So, if you ever have any safeguarding concerns. Even if something just feels a little ‘off’ and you are unsure. Please know that you can get in touch with any member of our team, or with the Guildford Diocesan Safeguarding Team and you will be listened to and taken seriously.
Ruth Allan - PSO - safeguarding@alflox.org
Richard Allan - Curate - richard@alflox.org
Andy Beattie - Curate - andy@alflox.org
James Forward - Rector - james@alflox.org
Guildford Diocese Safeguarding - safeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk - 01483 790379
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 do e-mail Richard 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 December. 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.
Baptism Sunday!
Sunday 30th November is a date to keep in your diary! At the 10am ALL-AGE Service in Loxwood Angus is going to be baptised with us! We’re borrowing a pool from a local church. Please do join us for the special occasion and keep Angus in your prayers.
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.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Church Family News 16.11.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
In our final Sunday in Paul’s letter to the Colossians, we are going to be encouraged with Paul’s words to…
“Make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Colossians 4:5&6
That is not always an easy thing to do. But we do have some wonderful opportunities coming up to share Christ with our friends, family and neighbours over Christmas and into the New Year. Not least with our exciting new Alpha Course starting on the 5th of Jan. Read more below the line!
We are going to have a particular focus at church this Sunday on Safeguarding. We want A&L to be a place where all can learn and grow in the knowledge and love of God in safety. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer Ruth Allan will be sharing with us how we can each play our part in making church a safer place for all.
If you ever have any safeguarding concerns. Even if something just feels a little ‘off’ and you are unsure. Please know that you can get in touch with any member of our team, or with the Guildford Diocesan Safeguarding Team and you will be listened to and taken seriously.
Ruth Allan - PSO - safeguarding@alflox.org
Richard Allan - Curate - richard@alflox.org
Andy Beattie - Curate - andy@alflox.org
James Forward - Rector - james@alflox.org
Guildford Diocese Safeguarding - safeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk - 01483 790379
All are welcome to join us at Loxwood church on Sunday. The Bible reading will be Colossians 4:2-18.
8:30am - BCP Holy Communion.
10:00am - Safeguarding Sunday, with children’s groups, tea & coffee after.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Alpha
“Is there more to life than this?
What’s the meaning of life?
What am I doing here?”
Alpha is an experience that unpacks the basics of the Christian faith, in an open, friendly environment. It’s open to anyone who’s curious, no matter their beliefs….
Invite your friends who have questions! Bring them along to enjoy a meal, meet new people, watch a talk, and have an open conversation afterwards.
Try Alpha!
Monday 5th January. 7.15pm. Loxwood Church Room.
Beer and Carols
Great Carols. Great Beer. The Great News of Christmas! What’s not to like?
Come and join us for Beer and Carols on Tuesdays 9th &16th December at Firebird Brewery in Rudgwick. We’ll sing 6 of the classic carols, sample some of Firebird’s best brews and hear why Jesus coming at Christmas makes all the difference.
On the 9th December the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson will be joining us. And on the 16th our Rector James Forward will be speaking.
Tickets costs £10 and the Eventbrite booking fee, and it’s a great opportunity to bring friends along.
Tickets can be book at alflox.org/beerandcarols
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 do e-mail Richard 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 December. 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.
Giving Sunday
On Sunday 23rd of November we are going to be joined by Revd. David Senior from Guildford Diocese who has oversight of Stewardship and Evangelism.
He will be preaching for us, and is going to be helping us to think about the joy of giving, and how our generosity can fund our goal to share the gospel with our villages and with the next generation.
Steven Board and I will be writing to you in the next few weeks to ask you to prayerfully consider your monthly giving.
Baptism Sunday!
Sunday 30th November is a date to keep in your diary! At the 10am ALL-AGE Service in Loxwood Angus is going to be baptised with us! We’re borrowing a pool from a local church. Please do join us for the special occasion and keep Angus in your prayers.
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.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Church Family News 09.11.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
For the Fallen - Laurence Binyon
All are welcome to join us at church as we mark Remembrance Sunday and pray for peace. The Bible reading will be Isaiah 2:1-5. Holy Communion will be served at 8.30am in Alfold. Children’s groups for Crèche and Primary age groups will take place in Loxwood at 10am. Both 10am services will conclude with a time of silence and an act of remembrance at 11am.
8:30am Alfold - BCP Holy Communion.
10:00am Alfold - Service of Remembrance.
10:00am Loxwood - Service of Remembrance, with children’s groups.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Beer and Carols
Great Carols. Great Beer. The Great News of Christmas! What’s not to like?
Come and join us for Beer and Carols on Tuesdays 9th &16th December at Firebird Brewery in Rudgwick. We’ll sing 6 of the classic carols, sample some of Firebird’s best brews and hear why Jesus coming at Christmas makes all the difference.
On the 9th December the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson will be joining us. And on the 16th our Rector James Forward will be speaking.
Tickets costs £10 and the Eventbrite booking fee, and it’s a great opportunity to bring friends along.
Tickets can be book at alflox.org/beerandcarols
Remembrance Sunday
On 9th November we will be marking Remembrance Sunday in both villages. Communion will be served at the 8.30am service in Alfold, followed by services at 10am in both Alfold and Loxwood. Children’s Groups will be available in Loxwood. Both services will conclude with a time of silence and an act of remembrance at 11am.
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 do e-mail Richard 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 December. 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.
Giving Sunday
On Sunday 23rd of November we are going to be joined by Revd. David Senior from Guildford Diocese who has oversight of Stewardship and Evangelism.
He will be preaching for us, and is going to be helping us to think about the joy of giving, and how our generosity can fund our goal to share the gospel with our villages and with the next generation.
Steven Board and I will be writing to you in the next few weeks to ask you to prayerfully consider your monthly giving.
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.
We will meet to pray on Monday 10th November in Alfold Church Room.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Church Family News 02.11.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
This Sunday morning we are thinking through what it means to have our ‘hearts and minds set on things above’ in three big areas of life:
In Church
In the Home
And at Work
Paul - having told us about all that has been given to us in Christ, then sets out the wonderfully real (and challenging) implications for our day-to-day lives, as we try to follow Christ. My prayer for Sunday morning is that we leave inspired to ‘take off the old and put on the new’.
As Paul moves to apply the gospel to family life, he draws into focus the relationship between wives and husbands (Colossians 3:18-21).
What the Bible teaches here certainly is enormously counter-cultural, and might be quite new to some of us. And I’m just aware that it may raise lots of good questions for us.
So after the main service on Sunday, Katie and I will be running a Marriage Q&A for anyone who would like to join. We don’t hold ourselves up as the experts here, but we do try to live out this teaching in our marriage, and so we will share some of what we’ve learned along the way. Please feel free to ask us anything that is on your mind!
After the service we will break for coffee for 20 mins, and then reconvene back in church for the Q&A.
On Sunday evening we have our All Souls Memorial Service at 4pm. The service will include a chance to remember and give thanks to God for those we love who have died.
Every family from our villages who has had a funeral in the past few years has been personally invited - but all are welcome.
After the service there will be refreshments served in Alfold Church Room.
For more details, please see the invitation below.
There will be no 6pm Evensong service this Sunday.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Loxwood Church. Looking together at Colossians 3:15-4:1…
8:30am - BCP Morning Prayer
10:00am - Family Communion, with groups for the kids & followed by refreshments & Q&A.
and once in the afternoon at Alfold…
4pm - All Souls Memorial Service - Alfold.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Beer and Carols
Great Carols. Great Beer. The Great News of Christmas! What’s not to like?
Come and join us for Beer and Carols on Tuesdays 9th &16th December at Firebird Brewery in Rudgwick. We’ll sing 6 of the classic carols, sample some of Firebird’s best brews and hear why Jesus coming at Christmas makes all the difference.
On the 9th December the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson will be joining us. And on the 16th our Rector James Forward will be speaking.
Tickets costs £10 and the Eventbrite booking fee, and it’s a great opportunity to bring friends along.
Tickets can be book at alflox.org/beerandcarols
All Souls Memorial Service
All Souls is a chance to remember and give thanks to God for those whom we love that have died. All the details are on the invitation below which will be sent out in due course to all families that have had funerals with us in recent years.
But it is open to everyone, and if you would like to have the name(s) of a loved one read aloud as part of the service, please contact Emily in the office office@alflox.org
Remembrance Sunday
On 9th November we will be marking Remembrance Sunday in both villages. Communion will be served at the 8.30am service in Alfold, followed by services at 10am in both Alfold and Loxwood. Children’s Groups will be available in Loxwood. Both services will conclude with a time of silence and an act of remembrance at 11am.
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 do e-mail Richard 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 5th November. 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.
Giving Sunday
On Sunday 23rd of November we are going to be joined by Revd. David Senior from Guildford Diocese who has oversight of Stewardship and Evangelism.
He will be preaching for us, and is going to be helping us to think about the joy of giving, and how our generosity can fund our goal to share the gospel with our villages and with the next generation.
Steven Board and I will be writing to you in the next few weeks to ask you to prayerfully consider your monthly giving.
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.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Church Family News 26.10.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
Join us this coming Sunday as we continue to think through what it means that we are raised with Christ, and what that means for our day-to-day lives as Christians. All from Colossians 3:1-14.
We are also delighted to be baptising Leonora Joan May, great-granddaughter of Joan Watt, this Sunday. So come along and join us in praying that this would mark the start of a lifetime of following Jesus for Leonora.
Two other bits of news to look out for:
Tickets are live for Beer and Carols! An evening at Firebird Brewery in Rudgwick, tasing the beers, singing some carols, and hearing the wonderful good news of Jesus at Christmas. This year it will be on Tuesdays the 9th &16th of December. For more info, and to book tickets, read on below.
We are going to start alternating where we meet for our Year of Prayer between Alfold and Loxwood. We will meet each Monday morning, in the Church Room of the church we met in on Sunday. Clear as mud? If we worshipped in Loxwood on Sunday, we will pray in Loxwood on Monday. This week we will gather in Alfold Church Room from 9am-12. Come and pray!
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Alfold Church. Looking together at Colossians 3:1-14…
8:30am - BCP Holy Communion
10:00am - Family Worship and Baptism, with groups for the kids & followed by refreshments.
Just remember that the clocks go back this weekend!
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Beer and Carols
Great Carols. Great Beer. The Great News of Christmas! What’s not to like?
Come and join us for Beer and Carols on Tuesdays 9th &16th December at Firebird Brewery in Rudgwick. We’ll sing 6 of the classic carols, sample some of Firebird’s best brews and hear why Jesus coming at Christmas makes all the difference.
On the 9th December the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson will be joining us. And on the 16th our Rector James Forward will be speaking.
Tickets costs £10 and the Eventbrite booking fee, and it’s a great opportunity to bring friends along.
Tickets can be book at alflox.org/beerandcarols
All Souls Memorial Service
All Souls is a chance to remember and give thanks to God for those whom we love that have died. All the details are on the invitation below which will be sent out in due course to all families that have had funerals with us in recent years.
But it is open to everyone, and if you would like to have the name(s) of a loved one read aloud as part of the service, please contact Emily in the office office@alflox.org
Remembrance Sunday
On 9th November we will be marking Remembrance Sunday in both villages. Communion will be served at the 8.30am service in Alfold, followed by services at 10am in both Alfold and Loxwood. Children’s Groups will be available in Loxwood. Both services will conclude with a time of silence and an act of remembrance at 11am.
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 do e-mail Richard 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 5th November. 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.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Vision Dinner
If you missed our Vision Dinner last month, there is still a chance to catch up and find out what were all about. The recording of the talk, and our new Vision Card can be found on the The Vision page of our website.
Church Family News 19.10.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
How does belonging to Jesus change: Who you are? Where you are? And how you live for him? Well, in Church on Sunday we are going to be looking for answers from these wonderful words…
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.”
Colossians 3:1-4. NIV 1984.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Loxwood Church. Looking together at Colossians 3:1-4…
8:30am - BCP Holy Communion
10:00am - Family Worship, with groups for the kids & followed by refreshments.
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
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 18th October. 09:00-10:30am. We are welcoming Louise Davies who will be speaking to us about 'Journeying with The Waymaker'.
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/xCfDVGWJ3XsDKx369)
or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
All Souls Memorial Service
All Souls is a chance to remember and give thanks to God for those whom we love that have died. All the details are on the invitation below which will be sent out in due course to all families that have had funerals with us in recent years.
But it is open to everyone, and if you would like to have the name(s) of a loved one read aloud as part of the service, please contact Emily in the office office@alflox.org
Remembrance Sunday
On 9th November we will be marking Remembrance Sunday in both villages. Communion will be served at the 8.30am service in Alfold, followed by services at 10am in both Alfold and Loxwood. Children’s Groups will be available in Loxwood. Both services will conclude with a time of silence and an act of remembrance at 11am.
Vision Dinner
If you missed our Vision Dinner last month, there is still a chance to catch up and find out what were all about. The recording of the talk, and our new Vision Card can be found on the The Vision page of our website.
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 do e-mail Richard 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 5th November. 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 | Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Church Family News 12.10.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
As the classic Harvest hymn goes…
“All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above. Then thank the Lord, Oh thank the Lord, for all his love”.
(I bet you can’t read that without hearing the tune!)
This coming Sunday at 10am we are celebrating Harvest together, with our ALL-AGE Harvest service. The children will stay in church throughout, as we sing, and pray, and give thanks to God for all that he gives us. Everyone’s invited. All are welcome.
Psalm 104, our focus for Sunday, says this…
“When you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things.”
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Alfold Church. Looking together at Psalm 104…
8:30am - BCP Morning Prayer
10:00am - ALL-AGE Harvest Celebration with Communion, followed by refreshments.
We’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Women’s Breakfast
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 18th October. 09:00-10:30am. We are welcoming Louise Davies who will be speaking to us about 'Journeying with The Waymaker'.
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/xCfDVGWJ3XsDKx369)
or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
All Souls Memorial Service
All Souls is a chance to remember and give thanks to God for those whom we love that have died. All the details are on the invitation below which will be sent out in due course to all families that have had funerals with us in recent years.
But it is open to everyone, and if you would like to have the name(s) of a loved one read aloud as part of the service, please contact Emily in the office office@alflox.org
Vision Dinner
If you missed our Vision Dinner last month, there is still a chance to catch up and find out what were all about. The recording of the talk, and our new Vision Card can be found on the Our Vision page of our website.
Andy Beattie’s Ordination
Thanks to those who joined at Guildford Cathedral last Sunday for Andy Beattie’s Ordination. It was a great day celebrating Andy’s calling and new role!
If you want to read the story of how Andy came to this moment, you can do so here.
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 5th November. 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.
Harvest Collection
If you want to contribute to our Harvest Collection on Sunday, but you're not sure what to donate, you can see requested items here www.cranleighfoodbank.org/donations and please make sure that all perishables will still be in date by the end of October.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Loxwood Primary School Governor
There is a real opportunity to serve our local community, and make a difference at Loxwood School which the Deputy Head has asked me to share with you. Please click on the flyer for more info.
Church Family News 05.10.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
What would ‘fullness’ in the Christian life feel like? And more importantly - how can it be achieved?
Lots of people might be able to give you an answer: religion, tradition, experience, rules. They are all places we might be tempted to look for the fuller life.
But Paul in our passage for Sunday wants us to know one thing. WE HAVE FULLNESS IN CHRIST ALREADY. Anywhere else we might be tempted to look is going to empty us, not fill us up. They are a shadow of the real thing, and not nearly as good.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Loxwood Church. Looking together at Colossians 2:16-23…
8:30am - BCP Morning Prayer
10:00am - Family Communion Service with groups for the kids, and followed by refreshments.
And once in Alfold for Evensong
6pm - Evensong - Psalm 142
We’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
N.b. Please note that Monday Morning’s prayer will happen in Alfold Church Room!
Read on Below the Line!
Vision Dinner
We had a fab time last Friday at our first ever Vision Dinner. We enjoyed delicious food, good fellowship, and time thinking about the future of our church and villages.
If you missed the evening, there is still a chance to catch up. The recording of the talk, and our new Vision Card can be found on the Our Vision page of our website.
Women’s Breakfast
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 18th October. 09:00-10:30am. We are welcoming Louise Davies who will be speaking to us about 'Journeying with The Waymaker'.
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/xCfDVGWJ3XsDKx369)
or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Andy Beattie’s Ordination
Thanks to those who joined at Guildford Cathedral last Sunday for Andy Beattie’s Ordination. It was a great day celebrating Andy’s calling and new role!
If you want to read the story of how Andy came to this moment, you can do so here.
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 5th November. 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.
Harvest Collection
With our Harvest Celebration coming up on Sunday 12th of October, our annual harvest collection is an opportunity to give thanks to God for all his provision, by donating food that will go to those who really need it. Donations can be left at the back of either church, and then will be taken over to Cranleigh Food Bank. If you're not sure what to donate, you can see requested items here www.cranleighfoodbank.org/donations and please make sure that all perishables will still be in date by the end of October.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Please note - We will meet this week (6th October) in Alfold Church Room.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Loxwood Primary School Governor
There is a real opportunity to serve our local community, and make a difference at Loxwood School which the Deputy Head has asked me to share with you. Please click on the flyer for more info.
Church Family News 28.09.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
The world’s biggest tree is General Sherman. A Giant Sequoia found in California. It measures 83 meters tall, and is 7.7meters in diameter.
How does a tree get to be that big? The answer is simple! By staying in the same place.
That is the theme of our service on Sunday. Stay rooted in the gospel! Paul writes to Colossians “Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him.” Colossians 2v6&7.
That is what Richard Allan will be preaching on, with the encouragement that the way into the Christian life is the way on. That the fullest Christian life isn’t gained by moving on from the gospel, but by growing deeper roots into it.
The General Sherman Tree. Credit: Wikipedia.
We meet twice this coming Sunday in Alfold Church. Looking together at Colossians 2:6-15…
8:30am - BCP Holy Communion
10:00am - Family Worship with groups for the kids, and followed by refreshments.
We’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Vision Dinner
The Vision Dinner is happening tonight (26th) at 7.30pm in Loxwood’s North Hall. If you couldn’t make it, I will be recording the talk, and making the new Vision Card available online in the coming weeks.
Please pray for a real unity and clarity for us as a church, as we consider where we want to go in the next 10 years!
Andy Beattie’s Ordination
Please join us in praying for Andy Beattie, with his ordination coming this Sunday at 3pm in Guildford Cathedral. There is a good crowd of us heading up there to support him! Pray for God to supply all he needs for his new role!
If you want to read the story of how Andy came to this moment, you can do so here.
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up this week on Wednesday 1st September. 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.
Harvest Collection
With our Harvest Celebration coming up on Sunday 12th of October, our annual harvest collection is an opportunity to give thanks to God for all his provision, by donating food that will go to those who really need it. Donations can be left at the back of either church, and then will be taken over to Cranleigh Food Bank. If you're not sure what to donate, you can see requested items here www.cranleighfoodbank.org/donations and please make sure that all perishables will still be in date by the end of October.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Women’s Breakfast
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 18th October. 09:00-10:30am. We are welcoming Louise Davies who will be speaking to us about 'Journeying with The Waymaker'.
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/xCfDVGWJ3XsDKx369)
or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Discover
Discover resumes again on Monday 8th Sept. Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Loxwood Primary School Governor
There is a real opportunity to serve our local community, and make a difference at Loxwood School which the Deputy Head has asked me to share with you. Please click on the flyer for more info.
Church Family News 21.09.25
Whats happening in Alfold and Loxwood this week?
Dear Friends,
Thank you for joining me over on the website!
As you will have seen in my email, we are going to put the weekly Church Family News on here from now on. This can be your one-stop-shop for all things A&L! Hopefully it will make things easier to read and easier to find.
There is lots going on at church in the coming weeks. Please remember to sign up for the Vision Dinner on the 26th Sept. This coming Sunday is the final chance to book your place. Please could I also ask you to pray for upcoming Harvest celebrations with Little Harriers Nursery and Loxwood Primary School.
We’d love to invite you to join us at church this coming Sunday! We have a baptism at the 10am service, so please come and welcome the newest member of the church family. And Andy Beattie will be preaching for us from Colossians 1:24-2:5, helping us to think about the goal of gospel ministry.
We meet twice this coming Sunday in Loxwood Church…
8:30am - BCP Holy Communion
10:00am - Family Worship & Baptism, with groups for the kids, and followed by refreshments.
We’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Vision Dinner
Please remember to sign up to the A&L Vision Dinner on Friday 26th September @ 7.30pm in Loxwood's North Hall. It will be a fun evening of great food (courtesy of Marco Vettese) and time spent together. But it will also be an important evening as we take some time to share where the PCC prays the church will be going over the next 10 years, and for us each to reflect on how we can play our part in what God is doing in our church, in our lives, and in our villages. The cost for the meal is £5, payable on the evening. It's BYOB! You can sign up at the back of church on Sunday, or by emailing Emily office@alflox.org . And if cost would prevent you from coming, please email me in confidence.
Harvest Collection
With our Harvest Celebration coming up on Sunday 12th of October, our annual harvest collection is an opportunity to give thanks to God for all his provision, by donating food that will go to those who really need it. Donations can be left at the back of either church, and then will be taken over to Cranleigh Food Bank. If you're not sure what to donate, you can see requested items here www.cranleighfoodbank.org/donations and please make sure that all perishables will still be in date by the end of October.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Pilgrim Groups
Are up and running again in September. As in previous terms, we will follow the church's sermon series with Paul's Epistle to the Colossians. These groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and explore in more detail God's word. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please do e-mail Richard or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Men’s Brekkie
Bishop Peter Hancock, the former bishop of Bath and Wells, will be speaking at the Men's Breakfast on Saturday 20th September in the Onslow Arms; 8.30am for coffee and full English. Cost: £10. Sign up sheet at the back of church - or email Andy Beattie andy@alflox.org
Women’s Breakfast
Saturday 18th October 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 18th October. We are welcoming Louise Davies who will be speaking to us about 'Journeying with The Waymaker'.
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/xCfDVGWJ3XsDKx369) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Discover
Discover resumes again on Monday 8th Sept. Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.