GROUPS,
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Come join us!
We value our parish community, as we care for each other and work together to share God's love with the people of Hornsey. We have many groups that meet regularly, and some that meet occasionally on an ad-hoc basis. Below we provide information about our groups and activities, and here is a list of current upcoming special events:
Friday, 10th April
6pm: Mthr. Clemency's Farewell Mass and Party! Do come help us celebrate Mthr. Clemency's time with us and send her off in style!
Monday, 13th April
2pm: The Mother's Union will have a flower arranging session in the parish room---please bring your own flowers!
Wednesday, 15th April
We are now returning to having Wednesdays as the primary day when we gather for worship and social time.
10am: Contemplative Prayer
11am: Midweek Eucharist, followed by coffee
12pm: Welcoming Wednesday Lunch
Mondays, 13th April and 11th May
Second and third meetings of Julian Book Group. We are reading The Showings of Julian of Norwich translated by Mirabai Starr (though any translation will do!). Please read Part 2 for the second meeting (April), and Part 3 for the third meeting (May). All the meetings will start at 7 with some soup and then we’ll discuss the text from 7.30-8.30. Meetings will take place at Holy Innocents Vicarage, 99 Hillfield Avenue, N8 7DG.
Wednesday, 6th May
Mthr. Clemency will be licensed as the Associate Vicar of St. Cuthbert's and Emmanuel, West Hampstead at 7pm. Do come join us as we support and encourage her in her new ministry!
Sunday, 24th May--Pentecost and Confirmations!
The Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Anderson, Bishop of Edmonton, will be visiting to confirm
Sunday, 31st May
After the morning service we will have our APCM. Do come join us!
FURTHER AHEAD: DR. PAULA GOODER IS COMING!
On the evening of 3rd June we will host a Deanery Synod at which the speaker will be the very distinguished theologian and New Testament scholar Paula Gooder, who is Canon Chancellor at St. Paul's Cathedral. More details to come, but save the date!
60/60 Open Door Fund-Raising Events
Join us for fun-packed events in support of our building projects--from concerts to quiz nights, wine-tasting, auctions, and Pride Karaoke. There's always something for everybody to join in, whether as a volunteer, participant or visitor.
We advertise new events as they are planned, and look forward to seeing you!
Community Gardening Club
Everyone is welcome at our community gardening days. Make new friends and come gardening at our lovely peaceful garden at the back of the Church.
We meet on the first Saturday of every month at 10.00am as well as every Wednesday at 1.00pm when it's not raining. Why not join us for a light lunch on Wednesdays at 12 noon, followed by some gardening and friendly chatter!
Welcoming Wednesday Lunches
Enjoy fellowship and a light lunch. Simply join us for some good food and great company! Suggested donation of £4 would be hugely welcomed. Every Thursday at 12 noon.
Loving Creation Ramblers Group
We have a range of walks of varying distances, from 6 miles and above, organised by experienced walk leaders. Join us exploring and enjoying our lovely countryside with us, typically in London or the Home Counties.
Axios Young Adults Group
Axios is a group for adults 18-40 in the parish. We meet occasionally for pub nights, film nights, etc.
Mothers' Union
Our long-standing Mother's Union group meets on the first Monday of every month and provides wonderful support to its members and to the parish.
Noah's Ark
This is our Stay and Play group for babies up to four years old. We meet every Wednesday and Thursday, during term time, 9.30-11.30. £3 for babies under nine months, £4 per child, £6 for two siblings. Car park available. Please contact Naomi for more details 07776 588602
Forget-Me-Not
We have occasional meetings of people struggling with dementia and their carers.
Pet Blessing Service
Every year we host a special Pet Blessing Service in which we give thanks for the joy and companionship our pets bring into our lives.
Pensioners Action Group
The Hornsey Pensioners Action Group is hosted in our Church Hall on the third Wednesday of each month. Doors open in the Church Hall from 1.00pm.
Worth Abbey Parish Retreat
We have an annual weekend retreat at Worth Abbey for a time of reflection, silence, prayer, and renewal.
