St Luke’s, Kew held their second ‘Climate Chat’ on Tuesday 19th March, with a fascinating line-up:
Leo Murray director of innovation and co-founder of climate charity Possible talked about an alternative car-free vision for the future of Hammersmith Bridge.
Kevin Martin, head of tree collections at Kew Gardens, gave a fascinating and sobering presentation on the impact climate change is having on Britain’s native trees.
The panel was completed by Lisa McGovern from Mary’s Living and Giving shop in Kew, who spoke about the impact of fast fashion and the crucial role of second-hand clothes.
On 1 March 2024, many churches around the UK will be holding a World Day of Prayer Service. This year’s theme is “I beg you, bear with one another in love”. World Day of Prayeris an international, inter-church organisation, led by women, which enables us to hear the thoughts of those women from all parts of the world: their hopes, concerns, and prayers. This year the Christian Women of Palestine are calling us to connect with the land from where Jesus came; where he was born, ministered and died – and from where our faith began and is rooted.
Within Richmond and Barnes Deanery, services are being held at
St Matthias, Richmond at 2:30pm. Followed by Refreshments -tea/coffee and cakes. All are welcome.
St Richard’s, Ham at 11am. Followed by Palestinian themed refreshments.
Please keep checking this post for further updates of study during Lent
Stations of the Cross
St Michael and All Angels, Barnes – Fridays in Lent at 6pm Reflective service of meditations on Christ’s story of the Cross using images from a set of stations by Janet McKenzie.
St Anne’s, Kew – Sundays in Lent at 5pm and throughout Holy Week.
St John the Divine, Richmond – Saturdays in Lent at 12 noon EXCEPT Saturday 9th March.
Lent Walks from Richmond Team Ministry
Revd Anne Crawford will be offering gentle reflective walks on Friday mornings through Lent, beginning on Friday 16th February. If you would like to join her then please register so that you can be sent details of meeting times and places (which will vary each week). All walks will last about an hour and end somewhere nice to enjoy coffee/tea and cake together. anne.crawford@richmondteamministry.org
St Mary’s Barnes are recommending The Nail by Stephen Cottrell (Archbishop of York) for reading this Lent: You hold in your hands a nail that was used to crucify Christ. If you accept it, this nail is the beginning of a deeply moving and personal journey through the Passion story. In The Nail, key witnesses describe the crucifixion from their viewpoint. We learn how the Roman centurion was just following orders, and that Pontius Pilate merely obeyed the wishes of the majority. By vividly expanding these and other stories, Stephen Cottrell (Archbishop of York) invites us to ask ourselves how we would have behaved in these situations.
The Nail will also be the basis for the Lent group which will meet in at St Mary’s, Barnes, 2.30-3.45pm on Tuesdays 20th & 27th February, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th March. If possible participants should have a copy of the book, but it is not essential. Each session will comprise a bible reading and the imagined words of the crucifixion witness for that week. There are simple questions for discussion, and we will end with some time for quiet reflection and prayer. It would be helpful to know if you plan to come to the Lent group. Please email office@stmarybarnes.org.
Lent Book and Study Group at St Michael and All Angels, Barnes
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Lent Course at Mortlake and East Sheen Team Ministry
Lent Study Series at St Anne’s, Kew
A five week study series based on Stephen Cottrell’s book, Godforsaken. Sunday 25th February 6pm – 7:15pm Sunday 3rd March 5pm – 6:15pm Sunday 10th March 6pm – 7:15pm Sunday 17th March 6pm – 7:15pm Sunday 24th March 6pm – 7:15pm In the Parish Hall All are welcome. Please do try to commit to the full series of studies if you can. You will need the book to participate in the study series. To join or for more information, contact saintannekew@gmail.com
Lent Bible Study at Kew United Benefice
The bible study will be following the daily reading plan and Sunday reflections that the Rowan Williams’ little Lent Book, Meeting God in Mark includes, and those hosting the sessions will draw on the lectures in the book in facilitating discussions. There’s no need to buy the book. For more info, contact the Parish Office (office@kewbenefice.org).
Lent Book Recommendation from Holy Trinity, Richmond
Rev Eils Osgood from Holy Trinity, Richmond, writes: What does it mean to respond to Jesus’ invitation to come to him and find rest? The Rest Is Worship is written for anyone who wants to delve into how “being still” can help us to “know God”, and how we can reject the rush and hurry of our contemporary world. With sections on Sabbath, fun, solitude, digital discipleship, saying ‘no’ and many other practical aspects of rest, intertwined with biblical teaching and stories, arranged into 40 short chapters. I’m planning on reading a chapter each day during Lent, and wonder if anyone wants to join in?
The closest walk to us is the Kingston and Merton Walk leg on Saturday 24 February: Walk Leader: Judith Russenberger Start 10.30: All Saints Church, 14-16 Mark Pl, Kingston, KT1 1JP, gathering from 10 am for 10.30 start from the café in church. Lunch Stop 12.30-1.30: St John the Baptist, Robin Hood Lane, Kingston SW15 3PY. Finish 4.30: TBC Christ Church. West Wimbledon 2 Cottenham Park Road, SW20 0RZ The theme of this seven mile walk in relationship to climate and ecology is the role of government, democracy and citizenship. We begin in All Saints church where Saxon Kings were crowned and will be walking through Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common, with their histories of enclosures and local residents campaigning for access to the land. Register to join Bishop Martin’s Climate Pilgrimage here.
Developed at St Martin in the Fields, the ‘Being With’ course is an introduction to discovering Christian faith and life in a positive and inclusive group. No special knowledge or religious language is needed, just what you have learned in life so far. The course’s aim is to provide a space to explore what it might mean to live abundantly with God, with one another and with creation.
Tuesday evenings from 7.30 – 9pm in the Parish Room at St Peter’s Church, Petersham The second half of this course begins again on Tuesday 9th Jan
For more details contact Rev Kate Daymond (revdaymond@outlook.com) or St Peter’s Parish Office on 0208 940 8435.
This post will be updated regularly, so please keep checking back.
Holy Trinity, Barnes
St Michael and All Angels, Barnes
Click here for full details of Christmas and Advent at St Michael and All Angels
St Mary’s, Barnes
All Saints, East Sheen
Sunday 3rd December, 4pm – The Contemporary Carol Service Sunday 3rd December, 7pm – Advent Carol Service
St Mary the Virgin, Mortlake
Christ Church, East Sheen
St Mary Magadalene,Richmond
Sunday 3rd December, 6:30pm – Advent Procession – a service of music and readings for Advent Sunday 17th December, 6:30pm – Nine Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve, 3pm – Christingle Service & Nativity (for the very young) Christmas Eve, 5pm – Christingle Service Christmas Eve, 11:30pm – Midnight Mass Christmas Day, 8am – Holy Communion Christmas Day, 10am – All Age Eucharist with Carols
St John the Divine, Richmond
St Matthias, Richmond
Sunday 17th December, 6:30pm – Carols by Candlelight Saturday 23rd December, 4pm – Christingle Service Christmas Eve, 9pm – First Eucharist of Christmas Christmas Day, 10am – Eucharist with Carols
Advent Reading and Groups from St Michael and All Angels, Barnes
Click here for St Michael and All Angels Advent newsletter
Advent Quiet Morning at St Mary, Barnes
Advent Compline and Reflections at St Mary’s, Barnes
Advent Course at All Saints, East Sheen
All Saints, East Sheen, are running and Advent course, reflecting on some Christmas Carols, on Mondays 4th, 11th and 18th December at 7:30pm. Please contact Rev Alex Barrow vicar.ases@gmail.com if you would like to come along and to nominate a carol.
Advent Bible Study with Kew United Benefice
The very best carols express our faith and deepen it as we sing them. We will think about the theological ideas that they contain, discuss some of the Bible passages that they draw on, and reflect on other material that is connected to them – including art and poetry.
Meditations on Advent Art with Richmond Team Ministry
Richmond Team clergy are offering you three meditations on Advent Art via Zoom, on Wednesday 6th, 13th and 20th December, 8pm – 8.45pm. After each meditation Compline will be said together. Please email admin@richmondteamministry.org if you would like to join.
If you are considering a book for Advent, with daily reflections, Richmond Team suggest ‘Stick with love’ by Arun Arora. It is the Archbishop of York’s Advent Book 2023 and comes highly recommended.
Richmond Team Advent Calendar
Email Revd Anne Crawford receive daily readings, reflections and images during Advent.
Holy Trinity, Richmond are running a short, three week course called Hope Explored in January, on Thursday, 4th, 11th and 18th, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Hope Explored is a great way to consider the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and the core claims of the Christian faith. The course is open to everyone, whether you consider yourself a Christian or simply looking into matters of faith. Find out more and sign up here.
St Peter’s, Petersham invites you to a charity concert of excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, with the Elysian Singers and Players, directed by Sam Laughton, on Sunday 10 December at 6pm.
Tickets are £15 and you can buy them at tinyurl.com/PetershamMessiah (please ask for a receipt, which will act as your ticket, and bring it along on screen or on paper).
If you are considering a book for Advent, with daily reflections, Richmond Team suggest ‘Stick with love’ by Arun Arora. It is the Archbishop of York’s Advent Book 2023 and comes highly recommended. 
