Do you like singing?

Do you like singing but never had the chance to join a choir? If you do, come along to the Community Choir practices starting tomorrow night, Thursday at St Mary's Church at 7.30pm. 

This is open to everyone from the East Leake area, young or young at heart. Come early at 7.15pm for a coffee and a chat if you'd like.
Abi, will be very pleased to see you.

Practices will continue to March 3rd and there will be a concert for friends and family on Sunday March 13th. Don't be bashful, come on in.

Sunday, 30th January, 8.00am at St Mary's Church, Archdeacon of Nottingham, Revd Peter Hill will be preaching.

There will also be 10.00am United Parish Communion at Costock.

Have you kept your Christmas Cards or do you use a list?
Do you only ever keep in touch at Christmas through cards but never seem to get in touch any other time?  Why not pick a card or name a day and call or write and say a prayer for that person.  Make someone's day to say that they're in your thoughts.

Feeling the winter blues? Come and join us.

Friday, 28th January-Sunday 30th January many of the congregation will be going to Willersley Castle in Derbyshire for the Parish Weekend.  We always enjoy the weekend, getting to know one another with music, games, crafts, prayers, contemplation and Sunday morning service along with great food and the friendly staff.  There's lots to do whether you like walking in the grounds or further afield, swimming in the Castle's pool, shopping or visiting local places of interest either as a group or by yourself.

The Community Choir is back! Rehearsals will be in St Mary's 7.30-9pm, starting on Thursday 27th January for six weeks. Arrive from 7.15pm for rehearsals, for a coffee and chat first.

Please bring any other people who want to give it a try
(children are welcome, especially teenagers? but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult or signed in)

For your diary - Gotham Church is hosting two concerts:
Friday 25th March 7.30pm Celtic Treasure Tour
Friday 6th May 7.30pm Contemporary Christian Music

Christingle this Sunday!

This Sunday, 16th January, 3.00pm at St Mary's Church is the annual Christingle Service for all youngsters.  Come & make your own Christingle - see left.
After the short service there will be a tea party for the children, their family & friends. Christingle is sponsored by the Children's Society and all donations will be given to this worthy charity on Sunday.

There will also be:
Holy Communion at 8.00am and
Parish Communion at 9.30am as usual.

Last Saturday, as expected, there was much fun and laughter at Gotham church for 'Puss in Boots' our pantomime, acted by members of our cluster of churches in South Nottinghamshire.  Given that there is no time for rehearsals, the ad-libbing is as good as the script!  A big thank you to all who took part and especially to Revd Glynis for writing the script during her 'resting time' after all the Christmas services.

Coming up:
Sun. 16-23rd Jan. - Churches Together Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Special Prayer for Christian Unity Service at St Mary's on 23rd at 6.00pm.

28-30th Parish Weekend at Willersley Castle, Derbyshire.

It's Panto time this weekend!

Oh no it isn't!  Oh yes it is! Has it been a long time since you saw a pantomime?  This Saturday 8th, Jan. at 6.00pm you can see a variation on 'Puss in Boots' at St Lawrence's Church, Gotham with a cast from the members of the churches in the South Notts. Cluster. 
There will be family party games and a Bring and Share supper too.  There is always lots to eat, so just bring something to share on the buffet tables. We don't often get a chance to meet each other so come and join us all for some fun and lots of laughter at our 'home-grown' pantomime.  (If you need transport please contact the Rector).

We have some changes coming up in February which might interest those families who enjoy our Worship Together Service on the 2nd Sunday.  Watch for further details.