Notice Board
Sunday 30th November 10.30am
Sung Eucharist with Rev Stuart F Gray
Tuesday 2nd 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
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Readings for Sunday – Advent 1 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 “Hope”.
Flowers The flowers in the church foyer this week are in memory of Margaret Stephen’s husband Cyril and 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.
Rev Dr Alison Peden Love and best wishes to Alison and her husband George, as they have moved into their new home in Bridge of Allan.
“Tai Chi Café” Tai Chi Cafe will meet on Thursday, 2nd 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.
Advent/Carol Service During the week following the 14th December an evening Advent/Carol service will be organised which will include the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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.
Handwriting Expert Stuart is asking if any member of the congregation is really good at handwriting? This would be really helpful for certificates that the church issues and for our record books. Please speak to Stuart if you can help. Thank you.
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