Notice Board
Sunday 7th December 10.30am
Sung Eucharist with Rev Dr Alison Peden
Tuesday 9th December–Said Eucharist 6pm
followed by Advent discussion and reflection at 7pm
with Rev Stuart F Gray
Revd Stuart F Gray BD PGDE
Broad Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 1AN
Tel No 01259 724550
Email office@sjea.org.uk
Website - www.stjohnschurchalloa.org.uk
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Newsletter for 07.12.25
Sunday –Sung Eucharist 10.30am
Tuesday–service 6pm
followed by Advent Reflection 7pm
Revd Stuart F Gray BD PGDE
Broad Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 1AN
Tel No 01259 724550
Email office@sjea.org.uk
Website - www.stjohnschurchalloa.org.uk
Facebook- https://en-gb.facebook.com/stjohnsalloa
Twitter - St John’s Alloa @StJohnAlloa
Instagram – stjohnsalloa
We light the candles of vision
in this season of waiting,
that we might see you
in the refugees who have travelled
so far to reach a new home
that we might notice you
in the folk sleeping in cars
because there is no room
for them in our prosperity
that we might recognise you
in the person who treats us
with patience and kindness this day,
God in community, Holy and One.
Rev Thom Shuman
Readings for Sunday – Advent 2 The readings below include links to the texts in Bible Gateway, with the NRSVA version of the bible, the same version as our new Lectionary, which is now being used by our readers. The theme is “Peace”.
Flowers The flowers in the church foyer this week are to celebrate the 80th birthday of David Lobley’s sister Jan Graham.
Tuesday evenings in Advent Following this Tuesday evening’s service there will be discussion and reflection around the themes of Advent and preparation for Baptism, starting at 7pm. This will take place during Advent and all are welcome.
“Tai Chi Café” Tai Chi Cafe will meet on Thursday, 9th December at 2pm. for more information, please contact Laurene MacKenzie at taichicafe@warpmail.net
St John’s Annual General Meeting This will take place on Sunday 7th December, following the Sunday morning service
Service on 14th December Three of our congregation will receive Baptism as part of the morning service on Sunday 14th December.
Fellowship Group Christmas Lunch 16th December at 1pm Many thanks to Pat for organising the Christmas Lunch at the Royal Oak on Tuesday 16th December at 1pm.
Advent/Carol Service Thursday 18th December at 7pm This evening Advent/Carol service will include the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Next Vestry Meeting Tuesday 13th January 2026 7pm The next Vestry Meeting will be on Tuesday 13th January at 7pm. Please let Stuart or any member of the Vestry know if there is anything you wish to place on the agenda.
Contacts For items for the newsletter, general or non-urgent matters please use the email office@sjea.org.uk . If you wish to contact Stuart urgently or in confidence, please email him at priest@sjea.org.uk