In the Chapel this week:
Tuesday 9am, Prayer @ the Chapel – Last one for 2025
Advent Art Reflection drop in space – Reflect on the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, Love and the gift of Jesus through this Advent through a series of art works by New Zealand Artist Rachel Doragh. Art with the theme of the following Sunday will be on display along with a guide for reflection.
Friendly Circle Christmas Lunch: Tuesday 16th December, midday, at the home of Jennifer R. Please come and join us. Contact Pat or Jennifer for further information.
Christmas when it’s hard – a service of lament in the festive season: Sunday 21st 2:30pm, in the Chapel at Bryndwr. A space to remember, reflect and acknowledge and hold our sadnesses that often get pushed aside in this season. Followed by afternoon tea.
Community Carols at St Paul’s (Harewood Road) Papanui 21 December, 5pm
Carols, readings and community sausage sizzle and bagels, bouncy castle for kids.
Roster Reminder – 21 December:
Setup: Judith & Andrew.
Welcoming: Kath & Ken, Sue.
Reading: Nancy M, Lesley.
Counting: Jane, Mitch.
Technician: Donald.
Morning Tea: Annie, Paula, Margaret W.
Sunday December 21
10am Readings and Carols Service at The Village, Bryndwr
2:30pm Christmas when it’s hard, in the Chapel at The Village, Bryndwr
Christmas Eve – Wednesday December 24
9.00pm Christmas Eve Service at The Village, Papanui
Christmas Day – Thursday December 25
10am Christmas Day Service at The Village, Bryndwr
Sunday December 28
9:30am Combined Service with St Mark’s and St Margaret’s
At St Mark’s 150 Withells Road, Avonhead
Sunday January 4, 2026
10am Combined Service with St Mark’s and St Margaret’s,
at The Village, Bryndwr, (365a Ilam Road)
From January 11
10am Service each Sunday at The Village, Bryndwr
Christmas / Summer Office & Holiday arrangements
The Papanui office will close from midday, Friday December 19
The Bryndwr office will be closed from 1pm, Tuesday 23
Both offices open again on Monday 19 January
Luke is on leave from January 5 – January 26
Josh is on leave from December 26 – January 19
| Dec. | Time | Event | Venue |
| Sun 14 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| Book Stall | Bryndwr | ||
| Mon 15 | 10.00am | Creative Nest (Painting group) | Papanui |
| Tue 16 | 9.00am | Prayer @ the Chapel | Bryndwr |
| 10.00am | Creative Nest, drop-in (10.00-12.30) | Papanui | |
| 10.00am | Fly-bys visiting | ||
| 12.00pm | Friendly Circle Lunch | ||
| Wed 17 | 9.45am | Badminton | Papanui |
| Thur 18 | 9.30am | Steady as you go, falls prevention exercise class | Papanui |
| 10.15am | Pop-ins visitors | Papanui | |
| 11.30am | Midweek Worship and Christmas lunch | Papanui | |
| 6.00pm | Youth Group | Bryndwr | |
| 7.00pm | Village Singers practise | Papanui | |
| Fri 19 | 11.00am | GoGrans Exercise Group | Bryndwr |
| 12.00pm | Papanui office closes – reopening Mon 19 Jan 9.30am | ||
| Sat 20 | 9.30am | Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| Sun 21 | 10.00am | Worship Service ~ ‘Nine lessons & Carols’ | Bryndwr |
| 2.30pm | Christmas when it’s hard, Service in the Chapel | Bryndwr |