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Yarn Group is a great afternoon of fellowship. The aim is to come together and knit, crochet, and embroider for the newborn packs given by Mothers Union Bowral to mothers in Bowral Hospital or at Baptisms.

Yarn groups meets at 2:00pm every second Tuesday of the month, in the church building, behind the fireplace.

Our next gathering is on Tuesday 11th November, 2:00pm

Please contact the church office if you would like to know more. office@stjudesbowral.org.au

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Mothers Union Bowral is part of the worldwide Mothers Union (MU), a 140 year old Christian organisation, active in 84 countries with over 4 million members (men and women) who are linked by daily prayer. MU members worldwide volunteer to run various grassroots ministries focused on meeting families at their point of need.

MU runs a variety of events and seminars throughout the year. We also gather on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00am for our regular monthly meetings.

Our next meeting is on Thursday December

If you would like to learn more about MU then please come along to one of our activities, or meetings or contact Gill Truman gillytruman@gmail.com.

Future MU Meeting Dates:

Thursdays at 10:00am

December 4 - Advent Service and Morning Tea

Wednesday 10th December, 7:00pm

in the Traditional Church Building

This service is for anyone who may be struggling to embrace joy this Christmas due to challenges in their lives - whether this be distress, financial issues, conflicts, grief, relationship breakdowns or illness. You may be feeling weary and sad over the state of the world and struggling to feel the joy of Christmas.

The service is an opportunity for people to allow for the sorrow they are feeling and to hear about the kindness of God in the midst of our mess and pain. There is great benefit in gathering together with others who have experienced difficulties as we acknowledge our sadness and be assured of God’s presence and comfort.

All are welcome.

A light supper will follow our formal time together

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Toys n Tucker is an annual initiative run by Anglicare to support families in need during the Christmas season. Our partnership with Anglicare’s 'Toys ‘n’ Tucker' aims to share the joy of Christmas with families who would otherwise go without. Donations are distributed to local families who may be experiencing financial hardship, helping bring joy and relief during a time that can be especially tough.

Even the smallest donation can make the biggest impact!

Once again, St Jude's is partnering with Anglicare in this wonderful appeal, and will be collecting TOYS only. Donations can be brought in from 16 November - 15 December. Please bring your gifts unwrapped and put them in the basket next to the Christmas tree in the foyer. (all items to be new please)

For any questions contact the church office.

For Gift Ideas:

Pre-school Aged Children

• Age-appropriate games
• Educational toys
• Picture books

Children

• Good quality toys
• Outdoor games
• Sporting Equipment

Teenagers

• Gift cards (these can be dropped into the office)
• Sporting equipment
• Toiletry packs

Let’s come together as a community, reflecting God’s love and generosity to those who are most vulnerable.

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Please join us for a service of Traditional Lessons and Carols sung by the St Jude’s Singers on Sunday 21st December at 7:30pm.

This service was instituted by the Rt Rev’d E W Benson, Bishop of Truro, England, as a prelude to the Midnight Communion Service on Christmas Eve. In 1918 Dean Milner-White adapted the service for use in King’s College Chapel and in 1928 the BBC first broadcast the service. This service has been popular ever since.