Recorded services from The Virtual Vicar

Our Reflection for Christmas Eve is a chance to pause, draw breath and set aside a few moments to make ready within to welcome Christmas Day and the coming of Jesus. The service last for just over 15 minutes and contains a beautiful solo of Silent Night by Maggie Jeeves. 

An evening service led by Rev David Payne with carols and readings. Recorded at St James the Great, Silsoe on 20 December 2020

Christingles are festive celebrations that take place in our communities every year. They get their name from the object lit during the ceremony – oranges decorated with red tape, sweets or dried fruit and a candle. Jo Payne will show you how to make your own Christingle Watch with us ‘It Begins in Bethlehem – A Nativity Rhyme for Christmastime’ – written and voiced by Bob Hartman with illustrations by Mark Beech.

Rev David Payne led our service of Morning Worship for the 2nd Sunday of Advent in 2020.  Gillian Chapple read from the Bible and Maggie Jeeves led the intercessions.

Our Morning Worship service for Advent Sunday 29 November 2020 with Rev David Payne was recorded at St James the Apostle, Pulloxhill. Roy Pinnock read from the Bible and Liz Coulson led the intercessions.

Our service for Sunday 22 November 2020 – ‘Stir Up’ Sunday – was recorded at St John the Baptist, Flitton. Led by Rev David Payne, Jo Holt read from the New Testament and Margaret Butt led the intercessions.

The Licensing service for Reverend David Payne, conducted on Zoom on Tuesday 10 November by the Bishop of St Albans.