St John's Episcopal Church, Alloa

Growing in God's love and sharing it

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Sunday 14th December 10.30am 

Sung Eucharist with Rev Stuart F Gray

Tuesday 16th December–Said Eucharist 6pm 

followed by Advent discussion and reflection at 7pm

with Rev Stuart F Gray

Thursday 18th December 7pm

Advent Service of Reconciliation 

with Rev Stuart F Gray and Rev Dr Alison Peden


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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Readings for Sunday – Advent 3 The readings below include links to the texts in Bible Gateway, with the NRSVA version of the bible, the same version as our Lectionary, which is being used by our readers.  The theme is “Joy”.

Isaiah 35:1-6, 10     

 James 5:7-10      

Matthew 11:2-11

Service on 14th December On this Sunday of Joy, Danielle, Jack and Grace will receive Baptism as part of the morning service.  

Tuesday evenings in Advent Following this Tuesday evening service there will be discussion and reflection around the themes of Advent and preparation for Baptism, starting at 7pm. All are welcome.

St John’s Annual General Meeting The documents that were submitted for the AGM are now on our website www.stjohnschurchalloa.org.uk as well as an update on the members of the Vestry.

“Tai Chi Café” Tai Chi Cafe will meet on Thursday, 18th December at 2pm. for more information, contact Laurene MacKenzie at taichicafe@warpmail.net 

Fellowship Group Christmas Lunch Tuesday 16th December at 1pm Many thanks to Pat for organising the Christmas Lunch at the Royal Oak on Tuesday.

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 speak to Stuart or any member of the Vestry 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  

 

Heavenly Father,

you call us to prepare for the coming of your Son:

forgive us our unreadiness to receive him.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus,

you were proclaimed by John the Baptist:

help us also to prepare your way.

Christ, have mercy.

Holy Spirit,

you speak through the prophets:

make us attentive to hear your word.

Lord, have mercy.

Amen