THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
CHRISTINGLE SERVICE
On Sunday 11th December Revd. Jacqui Keir-Bucknall, our Curate, led the annual Christingle Service in St James’s Church. The Christingle reminds us that God created our world and gave us all the good things that we have whilst the candle in the centre represents Jesus, light of the world, here to love and support us. The Children’s Society loves, supports and works with the many children in this country who sadly are unloved, abused, lonely, living on the streets or refugees.
Once again, the Service was very well attended with 25 children – and their parents/carers – joining us as together we made our Christingles. After making the Christingles we circled the church, lit the candles and turned out the lights whilst we sang Away in a Manger. Magical and a great start to the Christmas celebrations.
The work of the Children’s Society helping and protecting vulnerable children is vital and thank you to all who attended and for your generous donations. We raised £106.91.