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Sunday 31 August 2025
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The 11th Sunday after Trinity
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10:30 A service of Holy Communion
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led by the Reverend Elisabeth Dean
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We hope you find lots to interest you in this special edition. All information will be posted on our website too, but you might want to keep this newsletter for reference!
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There is a lot of work going on in and around the church, from our neighbours painting the wall, to plumbing and electricity. It all takes time, and we are grateful for the Town Hall's continuing care for our building. But if you can help us with the day to day upkeep of the church, which is of course up to us, then please get in touch.
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- A message from the Reverend Elisabeth Dean
- Dates for your diary for September
- Dates for your diary for October to December
- Small groups at Christ Church Lille
- How to join in with Bible Study or online Services from other chaplaincies in France
- Lay learning course
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Bonne Rentrée 2025 as you return refreshed after a break to your normal activities with lots of energy and enthusiasm for the challenges ahead. And many blessings as your mission continues following Christ with passion, love, kindness and welcome that are your hallmarks and that you do so well. It is an honour to share in part of your journey.
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Diary dates for September 2025
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Braderie weekend 6-7 September
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We will be manning (and womanning) a bric-à-brac stall over the braderie weekend . Can you help for an hour or so? Speak to Calvin for more information.
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Sunday 7 September.
A Service of the Word at 10:30 am
Sunday 14 September
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Holy Communion service, including "Blessing the backpacks".
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As every year, we pray for all students as they start the school year. And we extend blessings to everyone - please bring your backpack, handbag or briefcase to church on 14 September for a blessing.
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Saturday 20 September the church will be open from 14:00 to 17:00 for visitors as part of the Heritage Days weekend
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Sundays 21 and 28 September 10:30 Holy Communion, as usual
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Scroll down for information about groups starting up again after the break.
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Diary dates for October to December
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Sunday 5 October: Harvest Festival
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Sunday 26 October: Summer time ends and the clocks go back
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Sunday 2 November: All Saints Sunday
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Sunday 9 November: Remembrance Sunday
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Sunday 16 November: Safeguarding Sunday
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Sunday 30 November: 1st Sunday of Advent
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Sunday 14 December: Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
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Thursday 25 December: Christmas Day family service
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Small groups at Christ Church Lille
The Music team is happily in action again! Practice is on Fridays at 17:00 at the church and all are welcome. Contact Martha at morningmusic@christchurchlille.fr for more information. We are looking to form a small choir in preparation for Advent and Christmas so if you're interested in a limited commitment, here's your chance.
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Sunday Club is excited to announce that is will be starting again on 14 September. Daniel says: This year we’ll be sharing stories, praying, singing together and taking time for fun activities that help us learn more about faith and friendship. If you’d like to join or receive updates, please contact Daniel Ross to be added to the WhatsApp group. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and start a new season together!
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Ladies' Bible Study is a warm and welcoming group that meets every Thursday morning at 11am in the church hall during school term time. We keep things light and informal, but always find ourselves in rich conversations and meaningful discussions—whether we’re walking through a book of the Bible or exploring topics like God’s heart for the Sabbath or Why worship. We’ll be kicking off the new season with a fun lunch at a local restaurant before diving into our next study together. It’s also a safe space to share prayer requests, encourage one another, and grow in faith side by side. We’d love for you to come and join us—you’ll feel right at home! For details of start date and lunch, contact Maggie churchoffice@christchurchlille.fr
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Saturday morning prayer group for professional people.
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Working with Christ is an opportunity for professionals and students to meet, discuss issues linked to work or studies, including in very practical terms, and bring them before God in prayer. Good coffee and croissants are of course provided!
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First meeting of this new year will be on Saturday 27 September. Contact David Bolton
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Online services and groups organised by other chaplaincies
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Other chaplaincies in France have extended a warm welcome to people in Lille to join in with them on line, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like the links.
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Three services from Marseille via Zoom
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Every Wednesday evening at 21:30
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Service and Prayers for Healing
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The 1st Friday of the month at 18:00
Sunday morning service
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Every Sunday at 10:00
Links for these change weekly. All are welcome to join us and we will gladly add them to our mailing lists if they contact us. They will then get an e mail with the service sheets and the appropriate links.
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Cannes Holy Trinity Bible Fellowship via Zoom
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Wednesday evening at 20:00
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We would welcome with open arms anyone who would like to join with us on Wednesday evenings.
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Please join us on Zoom at 8pm for our Wednesday Bible Fellowship as we explore more from Sunday’s sermon.
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Click or tap here for the link:
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Online Bible Study and a discussion group, in Normandy via Zoom
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Donna writes: we currently have two groups alternating on Tuesday nights at 19:45. One week is Bible study, currently the book of Acts and the second week is an evening called 'Something more' where we discuss topics that are chosen by those in the group. It's an opportunity for anyone to ask a question that they have been dying to know the answer to but are too shy to ask. (Tuesday 1 September is 'Something more') Happy to share the links with you.
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Walking together in Faith
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Would you like to grow, explore and deepen your Christian journey? Did you know that there is a free online course run by the Diocese, and which leads to a Bishop's certificate?
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Starts 9 September, every two weeks on Tuesday evenings at 19:30 CET.
More details by clicking the button, but also you can speak to two of our church members who have done the course churchoffice@christchurchlille.fr
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Thank you to everyone who supports Christ Church Lille, in whatever way. Of course, bills have to be paid, so regular contributions are vital, but we also value your help in the life of the church.
Your support is especially valued during this time of interregnum (in other words, while we don't have a permanent chaplain). And sincere thanks go to the Reverend Elisabeth Dean for travelling up from Paris most Sundays, rain or shine.
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So please continue your giving, and your volunteering, it is much appreciated.
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