Happy New Year?  Traditionally we start the new year with resolutions to bring change to our lives, usually an attempt to start new ‘good habits’.  Out with the old and in with the new! 

As we enter into December and the season of Advent there is always a risk that we overlook this time as we race towards Christmas. Throughout advent in our services we light a candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas as we think about the themes of hope, joy, love and peace. 

A few years ago I watched a clip on you tube of what happens after a forest fire. It was created by using photos taken from a static camera over several months. The early images showed the devastation caused by the horrific fire – the trees were charred and much of the undergrowth was seemingly destroyed.

In preparing for the information afternoon for those who have joined the church in the last five or so years I began thinking about the last seven years I have had the privilege of being vicar of Old Felixstowe. It made me think about what has changed and how we have sought to grow together in our faith. This led me to look at the application I wrote for the role. In my application I highlighted four key priorities I discerned from the profile of the parish.

2025 APCM, 12:15pm on Sunday 18th May at St Andrew's Church.

RESULTS:

Church Warden: Judy Jones

PCC: Naomi Roberts

The Garden Of Remembrance at St Peter and St Paul church in Old Felixstowe will soon be open again following a much needed renovation which has made it easier to maintain, and ensure it continues to meet the future needs of the Parish.

Everyone is invited on Sunday 2nd March at 2:00 pm for a brief service of re-dedication followed by refreshments in The Link.