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ST MATTHEW’S PARISH CHURCH REDHILL
NEWSLETTER FOR SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER & 1ST NOVEMBER 2026
Through worship and outreach, God’s love is revealed in the community it serves. Together, we navigate and explore the fullness of life offered to us through Christ. Whether strong in the faith or filled with questions and doubts, all can find space here with God. Based on the teaching of Jesus, St Matthew’s is an open, inclusive, and growing church. Please contact any member of the staff or welcome teams to get involved in the life of the church.
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Week beginning Sunday 25th October (Bible Sunday)
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Eucharist (no
Hymns: Angel-voices ever singing (CR); Lord, thy word abideth; When, in our music, God is glorified; All for Jesus, all for Jesus; Let all the world in every corner sing
Anthem: Teach me, O Lord - Thomas Attwood (1765-1838)
Voluntary: Psalm Prelude Set 1 No 1 (Psalm 34, vs 6) – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
12 noon: Baptism
Real-Time Captions at Sunday Morning Services
Please use the QR code at the back of church to access the service in text on your mobile phone.
The Parish Room is closed from Monday 26th to Friday 30th for redecoration
Monday 26th October
8:30 am Morning Prayer
9:30 am Craft Group in the Vestry
9 am – 3 pm Foodbank
2 pm New Testament Greek
Tuesday 27th October
8:30 am Morning Prayer
9 am Gardening Group
Wednesday 28th October
8:30 am Morning Prayer
10 am Said Holy Communion (St Simon & St Jude)
11 am – 3 pm Foodbank
Thursday 29th October
8:30 am Morning Prayer
1:10 pm Lunchtime Music -
7 pm Choir Practice
Friday 30th October
9 am – 3 pm Foodbank
Saturday 31st October
8:30 am Morning Prayer
Week beginning Sunday 1st November (All Saints' Day)
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Eucharist (no
4 pm Messy Church
Monday 2nd November
8:30 am Morning Prayer
9:30 am Craft Group in the Vestry
9:45 am Toddler Group
9 am – 3 pm Foodbank
2 pm New Testament Greek
Tuesday 3rd November
Organ tuning today
8:30 am Morning Prayer
9 am Gardening Group
3:30 pm View Point
Wednesday 4th November
8:30 am Morning Prayer
10 am Said Holy Communion commemorating All Souls’
Names of the departed will be read out at this service.
11 am – 3 pm Foodbank
2:30 pm CAMEO
Thursday 5th November
8:30 am Morning Prayer
1:10 pm Lunchtime Music - Guitar and Lute Recital
7 pm Choir Practice
Friday 6th November
9 am – 3 pm Foodbank
Saturday 7th November
8:30 am Morning Prayer
9 am Saturday Gardening Club
Week beginning Sunday 8th November (Remembrance Sunday)
8 am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Eucharist (
4th November 10 am Communion Service to commemorate All Souls
The names of the faithful departed will be read out at this service. If you would like someone mentioned, please add their name to the list at the back of the church. Please print clearly to ensure the name is read out correctly.
Dates for your diary
21st Nov Christmas Fair (see below)
22nd Nov Remembrance-tide concert in aid of the Wall Fund (see below)
9th Jan Ladies Night at 7 pm
17th Jan Sponsored Swim (see below)
13th Feb Table Top Sale in aid of the Wall Restoration Fund (see below)
To donate to the Wall Restoration Fund please use this link and for an update on progress so far please see the Wall Page.
Rev Anna's contact details - Day Off on FRIDAY
email here 01737 511495 / 07960 088613
Parish Administrator: Julia Elfred email here 01737 249066
If you would like to include any notices in the weekly newsletter please email Tracey Jennings by Wednesdays 10 am
Pastoral Care and Pastoral Support - If you need any help at all please do contact any member of the Staff Team - we are always ready to do what we can to help.
Rev. Anna (Vicar) As above
Julie Knight (Reader)
Anne Currie (Reader)
Advent 2026: Advent A to Z
Join us this season for Advent A to Z, the Church of England's 2026 Advent programme.
How to Participate
- Everyday Faith App: Download the app for free on your smartphone to follow along digitally.
- Booklet: Prefer a physical copy? We have 10 booklets available to purchase for £4.99 each.
Weekly Discussion Group: Father Mick will host a weekly group to discuss and reflect on the readings together. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all sessions:
- When: Tuesdays at 2:00 PM
- Where: in the Lady Chapel
Schedule:
- 1 Dec: Introduction – How can the season of Advent help us grow as disciples?
- 8 Dec: Reflections on Week 1 readings
- 15 Dec: Reflections on Week 2 readings
- 22 Dec: Reflections on remaining readings
To find out more, join a group session or purchase a booklet, please let Father Mick know.
Thank you to those who supported the Quiz Night. The total raised for the wall restoration fund was £1109
Thursday 29th October, 1.10pm – Lunchtime Music
Thursday 5th November, 1.10pm – Lunchtime Music
Guitar and Lute Recital – Johan Lofving
St Matthew’s Christmas Fair: 21st November 11:30 – 15:30
This year the fair will be in aid of the Wall Restoration Fund, so please support it by bringing along family and friends to make the event go with a bang! We are also looking for donations of the following items:
· bottles for the tombola
· sweets
· unopened toiletries
· new candles
· Christmas wrapping paper
· unwanted Christmas trees
· tree decorations
· arts & crafts materials e.g. tissue paper, glue, card, colouring pens
· cakes (on the day)
If you use Amazon, you can also purchase items from the wishlist. This is the link to the wishlist If you buy any of the items from the list, they are charged to your account, but delivered to Nikki Linham, who is coordinating the fair this year.
Please contact Nikki for more information or to offer any help on the day.
Remembrance-tide concert in aid of the Wall Restoration Fund.
Sunday 22 November at 3.30pm
Extracts from the Requiems by Fauré, Rutter, Jenkins and Duruflé interspersed with appropriate readings.
Performers: Cantamus Reigate Choir; John Hatton (organ); directed by Nick Landauer
Tickets: Adults £10; Students and U18s £5; on the door or online here.
Dive In for a Great Cause! Family Sponsored Swim 🏊💦
Looking for a fun way for the whole family to make a splash and support our community? We’ve got another fantastic opportunity to help raise funds for our vital wall restoration project!
Thanks to the team at Donyngs, who have generously given us free use of the pool, we're hosting a Family Sponsored Swim!
- When: Sunday, 17th January at 4:00 PM
- Where: Donyngs Leisure Centre
Who can take part? Everyone! This event is all about participation, not winning medals. Whether you're a seasoned lap swimmer or just starting out, there’s a place in the pool for you:
- Swim lengths as an individual
- Team up as a family for a fun relay
- Paddle or swim widths at your own pace
Every stroke helps get us closer to our fundraising goal.
Ready to splash out for the wall? If you and your family would like to take part, drop a message to Julia, and she’ll add you to the event WhatsApp group for all the details and sponsorship info.
Table Top Sale Saturday 13th February 11 am to 2:30 pm
£10 per table, all proceeds going to the Wall Restoration Fund. Please contact Celia Bullerwell to find out more or to offer help. More information in the new year, but for now, please put the date in your diary.
Renewed Hope Trust has a vacancy for a full-time paid support worker and a part-time volunteer fundraiser. Find out more information here.