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Events in March–April 2024
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Thanksgiving Service
Thanksgiving Service
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3 March 2024A special Thanksgiving Service to mark the tenth anniversary of Rev Canon Vittoria Hancock being installed as our Rector. It will be an informal, joyful non-Communion service for all ages, and all are welcome who want to join us.
It will be followed by a Bring and Share lunch in the church. All are welcome, bring something to share if you can.
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Informal Holy Communion followed by Soup Lunch
Informal Holy Communion followed by Soup Lunch
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5 March 2024An informal service of Holy Communion. This is followed by a friendly soup lunch where all are invited, whether or not they have been to the service first.
Lent CourseLent Course
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5 March 2024A course for Lent with the theme 'Walking with the Saints.'
It will take place on Tuesday evenings, 7.30 - 8.30pm, at the Rectory in Ballater, 7 Invercauld Road. It will also be accessible on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. The link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88984047102?pwd=YUU2VkV0S2k3N2ZyOHN1QXB1VEpWUT09
Meeting ID: 889 8404 7102
Passcode: 789211
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Holy Communion
Holy Communion
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10 March 2024A service of Holy Communion using the 1982 version, followed by tea/coffee and a chance to socialise
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Informal Holy Communion followed by Soup Lunch
Informal Holy Communion followed by Soup Lunch
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12 March 2024An informal service of Holy Communion. This is followed by a friendly soup lunch where all are invited, whether or not they have been to the service first.
Lent CourseLent Course
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12 March 2024A course for Lent with the theme 'Walking with the Saints.'
It will take place on Tuesday evenings, 7.30 - 8.30pm, at the Rectory in Ballater, 7 Invercauld Road. It will also be accessible on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. The link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88984047102?pwd=YUU2VkV0S2k3N2ZyOHN1QXB1VEpWUT09
Meeting ID: 889 8404 7102
Passcode: 789211
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Holy Communion
Holy Communion
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17 March 2024A service of Holy Communion using the 1970 version, followed by tea/coffee and a chance to socialise
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Holy Communion followed by informal soup lunch
Holy Communion followed by informal soup lunch
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19 March 2024An informal service of Holy Communion. This is followed by a friendly soup lunch where all are invited, whether or not they have been to the service first.
Lent CourseLent Course
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19 March 2024A course for Lent with the theme 'Walking with the Saints.'
It will take place on Tuesday evenings, 7.30 - 8.30pm, at the Rectory in Ballater, 7 Invercauld Road. It will also be accessible on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. The link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88984047102?pwd=YUU2VkV0S2k3N2ZyOHN1QXB1VEpWUT09
Meeting ID: 889 8404 7102
Passcode: 789211
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Holy Communion for Palm Sunday
Holy Communion for Palm Sunday
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24 March 2024A service of Holy Communion for Palm Sunday, followed by tea/coffee and a chance to socialise
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Informal service of Holy Communion followed by soup lunch
Informal service of Holy Communion followed by soup lunch
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26 March 2024An informal service of Holy Communion. This is followed by a friendly soup lunch where all are invited, whether or not they have been to the service first.
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Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday, and stripping of the Altar
Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday, and stripping of the Altar
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28 March 2024A short Communion Service for Maundy Thursday, followed by stripping of the Altar. Part of the Holy Week services, open to everyone
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Prayers and Readings for Good Friday
Prayers and Readings for Good Friday
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29 March 2024A quiet time for Good Friday with suitable prayers and readings
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Easter Vigil and bonfire
Easter Vigil and bonfire
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30 March 2024This is a colourful event shared with members of the local Aboyne-Dinnet Church. Prayers will take place outside round the bonfire. Candles will be lit, and light brought into the church as part of an Easter Vigil. There will be some refreshments to round off the evening.
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Easter Sunday Communion
Easter Sunday Communion
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31 March 2024A special service of Holy Communion for Easter Sunday. There will be the usual tea/coffee after the service, and the children are invited to take part in the Easter Egg Hunt in the grounds.
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Morning Worship
Morning Worship
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7 April 2024An informal service of worship suitable for all ages. Followed by Tea/coffee/juice and a chance to socialise
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Holy Communion
Holy Communion
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14 April 2024A service of Holy Communion, using the 1082 version. Followed by tea/coffee and change to socialise
CHORAL EVENSONGCHORAL EVENSONG
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14 April 2024A Prayer Book service, slightly modified, featuring the St Thomas's Augmented Choir, conducted by Lucy Bailey. They will sing the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Howard Goodall, and the anthem Above all Praise by Mendelssohn; also the Tallis Festal Responses and Stanford's setting of Psalm 150. There will be readings, and hymns for everyone to sing.
There will be light refreshments afterwards, and a chance for people to socialise. It is an ecumenical event, and all are welcome.
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Holy Communion
Holy Communion
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21 April 2024A service of Holy Communion, using the 1970 version. Followed by tea/coffee and a chance to socialise
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Family Communion
Family Communion
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28 April 2024A more informal service of Holy Communion suitable for all ages. followed by tea/coffee/juice and a chance to socialise