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St Mary Magdalen
Church Services and Events
Communion Services
Sundays - 10:00 a.m.
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Wednesdays - 10:00 a.m.
both services are followed by refreshments
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December Events
Sat 6 at 2.00 p.m.
Family Christmas Crafts. Come and join us to make some Christmas crafts over a cup of tea and cake.
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. And God saw that the light was good.
Genesis 1: v1-4
A letter from
Revd Dr. Adam
to download the latest Benefice News click on the PDF
link here
16 November 2025
Dear Friends,
Advent and Christmas
As I write this, Gill and I are getting very close to completing on somewhere to live when we leave next Summer. I hope to have more details and dates for you in the next edition of the Benefice News.
In the light of that I am reflecting on what will probably be our last Christmas in
Reading. As a family we have never known what it is like not to be busy in
Church at Christmas. Harriet and Ranulph in particular have always known that I would be out at work on Christmas Eve Christmas Day. It is part of the role of ministry and they have never complained. I wonder how they will approach this year.
I wonder what you are doing on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Maybe you will be enjoying the warm glow of company with family and friends. Maybe you will be spending another day on your own, not always a welcome experience, but not necessarily a negative one either.
Maybe for you this Christmas will be different; a first time without a loved one,
a first time with a new arrival, a first time with a life-changing event behind you.
Whatever your circumstance, Christmas is a very good time to stop and breathe. Turn off the television. Put down the phone. Listen to the silence of the
Christmas stars, the presence of God, the eternal sea lapping onto the shores of your conscious mind.
It is a time to remember the God that made you who you are, that loves you for
who you are. A God that is constantly there, both young and old at the same
time. God in a baby, God on a cross, God in a tomb, God in the light of resurrection.
Confirmations
I am very pleased to say that St Mary Magdalen’s will be hosting a confirmation service in the new year on Sunday 8th February at 6pm. Please pray for those
from our Benefice preparing for confirmation at this time.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
I am also very pleased to say that St George’s will be hosting the united
service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Sunday 18th January at
6pm.
House Groups
Finally, do think about getting involved in our home groups. These will be meeting during the run up to Christmas to think about the sermon series, Inspired by Saints. Peter Mayers writes more about them below.
With every blessing,
Adam
Safeguarding
This parish is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and people of all ages in our church community. The parish Safeguarding Policy can be seen here. Further information and contact details are on our Safeguarding page.
