November 2009

The Challenge of Climate Change

(Continuous during November 2009)

Lincoln Cathedral

The display in the Cathedral Nave summarises scientific evidence for global warming. It presents the main causes and effects of recent climate change. We are challenged to live sustainably, to demand international agreement to limit global carbon emissions and to support sustainable development in poorer countries.

Contact information: For more details contact Terry Miller, Diocesan Environmental Chaplain, or Geoff Stratford 07900 038706

Close Encounters of the Ecclesiastical Kind, with the Dean's Verger of Lincoln Cathedral.

(Thursday 26 November, 7.30pm)

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Tetney

A talk by John Campbell Dean's Verger of Lincoln. Admission £3 with light refreshments available.

For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/tetney

Contact information: Phone 01472 814887 or email

Christingle Service

(Sunday 29 November, 3pm)

Sleaford Parish Church (St Denys), Market Place, Sleaford, NG34 7SD

This event takes place as part of Sleaford Christmas Market (11am - 5pm) - Stalls & Entertainment in the town centre - Christmas Tree Festival at Methodist Church Northgate - Music and children's activities at Riverside Church - Christingle Service at St Denys' Church at 3pm - Outdoor Carols and lights switched on at approx. 4pm.

For more information see www.christmas.sleafordevents.co.uk

December 2009

Service for World AIDS Day

(Tuesday 1 December, 6.30pm)

St Mary le Wigford Church, High Street Lincoln

Twenty years after the first international AIDS day a service to help us focus on the problem of AIDS/HIV in the UK and abroad.

For more information see u2charistlincoln.wordpress.com

Contact information: Liz Jackson 01476 570207

Christmas Tree Festival

(From Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 December)

St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Newark

Different parts of the Newark community have been invited to decorate a Christmas tree in a way that represents themselves. The cathedral-sized church of St Mary's in Newark will stage this community event which is seeking to include well over 40 trees and create a great atmosphere in the lead up to Christmas.

A Christmas Study Day

(Saturday 5 December: 10am - 3pm)

All Saints Church, Nettleham

With Revd Canon Trevor Dennis Vice-Dean of Chester Cathedral. The Christmas Stories. Bring a packed lunch and a pencil. Tea and coffee provided. No charge - donations to cover costs welcome.

Contact information: Revd Jenny Rowley -

Christmas Tree Festival

(Saturday 5 December - Saturday 12 December 10am - 4pm daily)

Kirton Parish Church near Boston

The event will be opened at 9.30am by Boston councillor Mark Simmons. It will feature variety of trees decorated by local business schools societies etc. There will be a raffle a gift stall and a cake stall. Refreshments available. All proceeds to church funds.

Contact information: Maureen Pepperdine - 01205 722893

Christmas Tree Festival

(The Church will be open from 10am-5pm on the following dates in December: Sat 5, Sun 6, Weds 9, Sat 12, Sun 13, Weds 16, Sat 19 & Sun 20. )

St Peter and St Paul Church, Gosberton

A fantastic display of 40 Christmas Trees (some with themes) inside the Church. There will also be a Christmas stall which will be selling mince pies and all sorts of other Christmas fayre plus a bran tub for children. A refreshment stall will be selling lots of delicious treats. Free Admission. Donations split between Childline & the Church. Coaches welcome

Contact information: For coach party bookings or general enquiries please phone Geoff or Debbie Reynolds on 01775 841585

Lincolnshire Churches Trust Art Exhibition

(Monday 7 December at 2pm until Saturday 12 December at 12pm)

The Community (Exhibition) room at Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

The 70 finalists from this year's art competition are exhibiting their work which is based on Lincolnshire's splendid churches. Prizes will be awarded for both adults' and children's work. Some of the work is for sale.

For more information see www.lincolnshirechurchestrust.org

Contact information:

Christmas Tree Festival

(Saturday and Sunday, 12-13 December and 19-20 December, 10am to 3.30pm)

St Michael and all Angels, Billinghay

There will also be a Christmas Tree Festival Preview on Friday 11th December 2009 at 7pm with music by the Haven Singers cheese and wine.

Christmas Tree Festival

(Friday 11 December to Monday 14 December, from 10am - 4pm)

St Peter St Paul Church, Caistor

A display of over 20 Christmas Trees sponsored and decorated by parishioners schools and local businesses and organisations. Refreshments available. Free entry but donations welcomed for Church funds and St Andrews Children's Hospice in Grimsby.

For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/caistor

Contact information: Canon Ian Robinson on 01472 851339

Sleaford Vintage Brass present 'Music to Warm a Winter Evening'

(Friday 11 December, 7.30pm)

St Mary & St Peter's Church, Harlaxton, Nr Grantham

Pure entertainment, fun for all the family: Music from the Musicals, Marches, Popular, Classical, Jazz and Singalong Seasonal Songs and Carols. A Harlaxton Happening, bringing Church and Community together. Tickets: Adults £6, Children (12 years and under) free

Contact information: Telephone 01476 563272 or 01476 566988 for tickets and information.

Christmas Tree Festival and Concert 2009

(Friday 11 December at 7.30pm with Collage singing Christmas Music for all ages. Church open Sat 12 December 11am to 4pm, Sun 13 December, 1pm - 4pm for tree viewing. )

St Peter's Church Foston

A concert and Christmas Tree Festival to raise funds for church. Raffle and various competitions to enter. Bran tub for the children. Refreshments. Tickets £5 including wine & canapes

Contact information: For tickets please call Pete Drury on 01400 281660

Christmas Tree Spectacular

(Saturday and Sunday 12th 13th and Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th 11am - 4.30pm)

St Clement of Rome, Fiskerton, Lincoln

Christmas trees to be decorated by organisations from the village. One tree will represent Fiskerton's long history and involvement with two RAF squadrons and the ROC. 49 Squadron are sponsoring this tree. Mulled wine and mince pies - Live Seasonal Music - 12th December visiting organists 19th December local Group Spirit will entertain us.

Contact information: Mary Gibson - 01522 752117

Advent Art Workshop

(Saturday 12 December, 10am - 12.30pm)

All Saints Parish Church, Fosdyke

A fun workshop to encourage young people particularly to develop an interest in Advent Religious Art and providing an opportunity to visit their Church for something other than a formal Service. There will be things to take home things to decorate the Church hot chocolate marshmallows and lots of instructed fun with trained parish volunteers - CRB checked.

For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/fosdykeallsaints

Contact information: Jon Tofts - 01205 260672

Advent Flower Festival, Arts Exhibition & Concert

(Friday 18 - Sunday 20 December inclusive, from 12noon - 4pm each day. Concert: Sunday 20 December at 7pm.)

St Hybald's Church, Hibaldstow nr Brigg

St Hybald's Church and the Church Hall will be open for viewing every day, with refreshments served in the Church Hall, where the art exhibition will also be held. The concert will feature music, sketches and poems, all performed by local artists, young and old. The entrance fee for the concert will be £5 for adults, and £2.50 for children of school age.

Contact information: Janet Gibbs: Phone 01652 654300

Swineshead Christmas Celebrations

(Friday 18 December 6pm-8.30pm)

St.Mary's Church, Church Hall and Swineshead Marketplace.

Christmas celebration with Santa's Sleigh. Dancing and music in the market place. Carols in church with tea coffee and biscuits. Stalls and mulled wine in the church hall and market place and also some fairground rides. A festive family evening.

Nativity Festival

(Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December, 10am to 3pm)

All Saints' Church, Wellingore

Come along and see the various interpretations of the Nativity by local groups and Churches. Refreshments available.

Christmas Celebration

(Saturday 19 December 2009, 7 pm)

St Giles Church, Lamb Gardens, Lincoln.

Christmas music with hand-bells, flutes, organs, solos, poems and sing-along carols. Seasonal refreshments follow. A joint service with Lincoln Samaritans, who will receive half the collection. All welcome.

Contact information: Revd Mary O'Connell, 01522 527655

A Christmas Special (Sleaford's Traditional Christmas Celebration Concert)

(Saturday 19 December, 7pm)

Sleaford Parish Church (St Denys), Market Place, Sleaford, NG34 7SD

Sleaford's Traditional Christmas Celebration Concert featuring The Sleaford concert Band (Director: Jim McQuade); refreshments; licensed Bar; Tea, Coffee and Mince Pies. Tickets: adults £6, children £3 available from Keith Dolby Jewellers, Bristol Arcade, Sleaford.

For more information see www.sleafordconcertband.co.uk

Beer and Carols

(Sunday 20 December 2009 at 7pm)

The Welby Arms, Denton, Nr Grantham

A fun evening singing all your favourite Christmas Carols surrounded by good company in a great country pub. Definitely not a fund-raising event. We will even throw in some free mince pies.

For more information see www.harlaxtongroup.co.uk

Carols and Readings

(Sunday 20 December, 6pm)

Sleaford Parish Church, St Denys'

A service of Carols and Readings, with refreshments served afterwards.

For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/sleafordstdenys

Crib Service

(Thursday 24 December, 6pm)

Sleaford Parish Church (St Denys), Market Place, Sleaford, NG34 7SD

Many families with children make this the main service they attend over Christmas. You are most welcome to join us as we celebrate Jesus's birth.

For more information see www.lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/sleafordstdenys

January 2010

Plough Sunday

(Sunday 3 January 2010, 10.30am )

St James the Great Aslackby

A Church Plough Service: featuring the blessing of the plough followed by music lunch 'plough play' and dancing.

Contact information: For bookings and enquiries, telephone 01778 440277

Lunchtime Organ Recital by Charles Harrison, of Lincoln Cathedral

(Saturday 9 January)

Sleaford Parish Church (St Denys), Market Place, Sleaford, NG34 7SD

Admission free; retiring collection; coffee, tea and light lunches available. For details of main organ, please see http://www.npor.org.uk/cgi-bin/Rsearch.cgi?Fn=Rsearch&recindex=N14357

For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/sleafordstdenys

2-session training course for village organists

(Saturdays 16 and 23 January 2010, 11am - 12 noon)

Nettleham Parish Church

Class tuition in the basic skills of organ-playing led by Diocesan Music Development Officer, Rosemary Field; the course is both dates, at the cost of £10 total per person. Book by email or leave an answerphone message on 07525 966832 until 14 January.

For more information see www.lincoln.anglican.org/page.php?n_@AE_248

Contact information:

60s Dance

(Friday 22 January, 7.30pm)

Swineshead Village Hall

Dance with 60s music by Robert. Bar available Light refreshments and a raffle during the interval. Tickets £5.

Contact information: Tickets from Christine Burton: 01205 820363 or Neville Woodcock Tel: 01105 821500

February 2010

Millennium Eagle Jazz Band Concert

(Friday 5 February, 7.30pm)

All Saints' Church, Winterton

Jazz Concert with light Supper and Wine

For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/winterton

Contact information: For tickets, telephone 01724 734285

March 2010

Lunchtime Organ Recital with Alan Underwood, of Woodhall Spa

(Saturday 13 March 2010)

Sleaford Parish Church (St Denys), Market Place, Sleaford, NG34 7SD

Admission free; retiring collection; coffee, tea and light lunches available. For details of main organ, please see http://www.npor.org.uk/cgi-bin/Rsearch.cgi?Fn=Rsearch&recindex=N14357

For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/sleafordstdenys

May 2010

Lunchtime Organ Recital with David Prescott, of St Denys', Sleaford

(Saturday 8 May 2010)

Sleaford Parish Church (St Denys), Market Place, Sleaford, NG34 7SD

Admission free; retiring collection; coffee, tea and light lunches available. For details of main organ, please see http://www.npor.org.uk/cgi-bin/Rsearch.cgi?Fn=Rsearch&recindex=N14357

For more information see lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/sleafordstdenys