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Lots to read this week, please read to the end!
Thanks for your support.
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Sunday 10 May
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
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10:30 a service of Holy Communion, led by the Reverend Elisabeth Dean
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Ascension Day 14 May 2026
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Over the last 156 years, it's been only on rare occasions that we are unable to hold a service in the church on Ascension Day, which as you know is the day in 1870 when Christ Church was consecrated.
But we hope that on Thursday you will spare a few moments for prayers for the repair and refurbishment of our church after the fire, and for all the people working hard to make this happen.
You might like to see this photo of the church in 1901.
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Fancy a little pre-service workout? Can you help?
We’d love a few extra helpers before Sunday worship to set out chairs and prepare the space for the HC table — thank you!
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And what's happening in the church?
The electricity and gas have been checked and switched back on; good news for the future and for cleaning works to take place.
But the building is still not safe for general access and is only available to authorised personnel because of the air quality.
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The final meetings with contractors took place last week and the Town Hall are adding up the huge cost of the post-fire repairs. We too are in touch with our insurers about items such as replacing the church linen and the white altar frontal, and restoring the various items which came through the fire but are damaged.
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Not burnt, but needing specialist restoration, are the two British Legion flags which usually hang in the church. They are currently stored safely awaiting cleaning.
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The church council is working hard. Please remember them, and the Town Hall, in your prayers and give thanks for all the help, support and messages we have received. Not least our ecumenical partners and the possibility of meeting in the aumônerie!
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Sunday services
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As always at Christ Church, everyone is very welcome. The kettle is never far from the boil, the coffee pot is always hot and ready, and of course there will be biscuits — some even covered in chocolate!
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Sunday 17 May: Holy Communion
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Sunday 24 May: Holy Communion
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Sunday 31 May: Holy Communion
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The address is 1 rue Watteau and here's a photo.
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As mentioned it's just over the road from the big blue door.
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(and spot someone you might recognise).
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All the documents relating to our AGM are now on our website.
If you couldn't be there, you can read all about it and the complete reports from all our group leaders.
Here's the link
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In the news
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Please keep an eye on our website, we will keep it updated.
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Fire Fund
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Thanks to all the people who have already donated, we are very grateful.
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There is absolutely no obligation to contribute to the platform’s running costs, it’s entirely optional. You need to either move the slider to Zero, or untick - depending on whether you are reading in French or English, the layout is not the same.
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If you would like to contribute but don't want to use that system, please contact the Treasurer (mentioning the Fire Fund) treasurer@christchurchlille.fr
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Here is the link to the Hello Asso site:
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And don't forget that our usual donation system is still available. Thank you!
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