Advent Sunday

This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent, and the start of a new liturgical year.  Advent is a season of hope as we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Christ. This year, we need the hope of Advent more than ever as our world is very different to last year.  We can

Rodbourne Helping Hand – Christmas Joy

Rodbourne Helping Hand – Christmas Joy Earlier in the year at the start of the first lockdown, a group of people set up the Rodbourne Helping Hand Group to help those who were struggling during the lockdown.  It was amazing seeing our community pull together at a difficult time to help those in need. As

Advent and Christmas 2020

Christmas this year at St Augustine’s 2020 has been a year like no other. We are hoping to offer a little bit of normality over the Christmas period, and are looking to host most of our usual Christmas Services, albeit some in a different format this year. In light of current restrictions, some of our

Carols and Readings for Christmas

Sunday 22nd December at 6.00pm Our traditional carol service with readings and well known carols by candlelight, retelling the Christmas story. The service is followed by mulled wine and mince pies for which all are invited to stay.

Messy Christmas

Saturday 21st December 11.00am – 1.00pm A time of Christmas themed crafts, stories, food and fun for children of all ages (accompanied by an adult). It’s free, lunch is included and all are welcome to come along and join in the fun.

Christmas Concert

Wednesday 11th December at 7.30pm Come and celebrate Christmas with Makin’ MuZic at a family friendly concert with plenty of opportunity to join in the singing! Doors open at 7.00pm with mince pies and mulled wine (non alcoholic alternative available). Tickets: £5 are available at the door. Parking: there is limited street parking around the

Community Christmas Tree Festival – Opening Times

Come and enjoy our first Community Christmas Tree Festival at St Augustine’s Church, with trees sponsored and decorated by individuals, businesses and organisations from Rodbourne. The festival finishes with our Carol Service on 22nd December at 6pm. Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 12pm to 2pm & 6pm to 9pm Saturday: 9.30am to 11.30am & 2pm to

Christmas Memory Tree

Once again, we are delighted to be having a memory tree in church from 1st December through to Epiphany (6th January).  This is a chance for all to come and remember a loved one, at what can be a difficult time of year.  Placing a card on the tree is free but any donations received