Aghavea Carol Service

Hi folks

As our Carol Service arrives, it is probably one of the strangest services we will have held!

Firstly - because of restrictions in spacing, etc, we haven't been allowed to ask our friends in Maguiresbridge Silver Band to lead our Carol Service! As everyone knows, I am the most disappointed person in the church - I even played with the silver band in my last parish at our carol service!!

Secondly - the readers will be reading from their seats, as they are not allowed to process through the congregation to the front.

Thirdly - we won't be singing all the verses of the carols, but most of them. I've decided to start with an Advent carol, and we will be connecting the birth of Jesus with his return in glory - a most appropriate stance for any service at this time of year.

Fourthly - we will be streaming the service online! We will also include all the words of the carols and readings on the projections screens, so although you will have a service sheet tomorrow, you'll probably not need it at all!

Finally - I am absolutely blessed to be serving in one of the most spiritually-connected and family-orientated parishes in the diocese (or even in the church) - and I thank everyone for all their support and encouragement that they provide each and every day!

God bless you all, and enjoy the Covid Carol Service - proclaiming the Good News that Jeuss came, He died for our sins, and He's coming again soon!

Johnny

Rector

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