On March 2, the first Sunday in Lent, the Rev Stephen Tudgey celebrated holy communion at 8.30am. At 10.30am our sung eucharist service was held with Mr Tudgey the celebrant, and the lessons were read by Sue McLaughlin and Michael White. The organist was Michael Hoeg.

This was followed at 6pm by sung evensong with Mr Tudgey officiating and lessons read by Patrick Clarke and Mary Wey. The choir sang Stainer's "God So Loved the World" for the anthem and Michael Hoeg played the organ.

Events this week: Thursday, 9.30am, Charlie's Angels; 10.30am, holy communion; 11.15am, prayer group. Saturday, 11am-noon, Lent course, choir vestry - newcomers are welcome, the subject: environmental issues. Sunday, 8.30am, holy communion; 10.30am, sung matins followed by refreshments in the church hall; 6pm, sung evensong.