CHRIST CHURCH WARWICK – WEEKLY BULLETIN
19 SEPTEMBER 2025
MESSY CHURCH – TOMORROW EVENING!
Messy Church returns tomorrow, Saturday 20th September, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in the Thorburn Hall. This month’s theme is Look Up, Reach Out! Please see the flyer below. All ages are welcome (including parents and grandparents!) The evening includes crafts, song, and a meal. If you would like more information about Messy Church, or to RSVP, please contact Martha Kirkland at . Should you want to make a note of upcoming Messy Church dates, the next two will be Saturday 18th October and Saturday 15th November 2025.
CCY (CHRIST CHURCH YOUTH)
CCY has resumed. All children ages 3 years and up are welcome to attend CCY, held every Sunday in the Thorburn Hall during the 10am church service.
STEWARDSHIP PROMOTION
As part of the congregation’s annual review of giving, there will be a short and focused Stewardship Promotion this Sunday and next (21st and 28th September.) This will lead to the congregation’s annual pledging process.
MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESBYTERY
TWO UPCOMING SEMINARS
LET US INTERCEDE: Leading the prayers of intercession in your local church
Join us for two seminars hosted by the International Presbytery, offering an introduction to intercessory prayer, the vital and powerful practice of praying on behalf of others. Led by the Irene Bom, the Presbytery Worship and Prayer Promoter. These sessions will explore Biblical foundations, share real-life stories, and provide simple ways to begin or deepen your intercessory practice within your congregation. Whether you’re new to leading prayers in church, or seeking to grow in confidence, there will be space to learn, reflect, and share together. All are welcome.
Dates
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Times and Location
2:30pm to 4:00pm (Bermuda-time), online using Teams
Contact
Christine Colliar –
This information can also be found on the website of the International Presbytery of The Church of Scotland at www.internationalpresbytery.org/events.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE FOR DOUG KEMPE
Please see the following invitation from the family of Doug Kempe:
On Thursday 25th September, please join family and friends to celebrate the life of Doug Kempe. In keeping with Doug’s longstanding anti-tie policy, please dress accordingly. The service will be held at the Scout Hut at Admiralty Park. A cocktail reception will begin after the service. Please consider sharing rides, as parking can be difficult. Guests should arrive at the Scout Hut by 4 pm. Guests should arrive with warm tidings for this celebration of Doug.
Note that the Scout Hut is located on the North Shore entrance of Admiralty House Park, near the hockey rink.
MEETING OF THE KIRK SESSION
Please be advised that the Kirk Session will meet on Monday 29th September at 7:00pm.
INDUCTION OF THE VERY REVEREND DR. MARTIN FAIR
Preparations are underway for the induction of our new Minister, the Very Reverend Dr. Martin Fair, on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 7:00pm. Please put this date in your diaries, and do your best to let others know about this exciting and important service. Members of the International Presbytery will be with us to conduct the service.
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND – NEWS AND RESOURCES
News and resources from The Church of Scotland can be found on The Church of Scotland website at www.churchofscotland.org.uk/home. News can be found at www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events. Scroll down to the post of 2nd September 2025 if you haven’t already read about the Apprenticeship Route, which our incoming Minister, the Very Rev Dr. Martin Fair, helped launch (and which was mentioned in recent Christ Church Warwick Weekly Bulletins.) Resources can be found at www.churchofscotland.org.uk/resources. Here you will see a section on Church of Scotland Learning, the online learning platform from The Church of Scotland (mentioned in the Christ Church Warwick Weekly Bulletin of last Friday. Please refer to that Bulletin for brief instructions on registering on the platform.)
THE TEMPEST BY DEVIL’S ISLE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Anyone who was unable to attend the recent free preview performance of The Tempest by Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company in the Thorburn Hall will be able to purchase tickets for upcoming performances at different locations this month. The production, a child-friendly musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Bermuda Play”, will be performed at various venues across the Island. To purchase tickets, please visit www.devils-isle.org.
SEARCH FOR RENTED ACCOMMODATION
A member of the congregation is seeking rented accommodation as of the start of October or November. Matt Nester is currently looking for a studio or one-bedroom apartment in any parish, or alternatively, a medium-or-long-term house-sit. If you can assist, please contact Matt at 901-2813 or .
CHRIST CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION AND OTHER ITEMS
INTERIM MODERATOR AND LOCUM MINISTER
The Very Rev Dr. John Chalmers, the Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Christ Church Warwick and our Locum Minister, will remain in the post until Rev Dr. Fair’s induction in October. John and Liz can be reached by phone at the manse on 236-0400, and John by e-mail at .
CHURCH OFFICE
The church office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm. Phone calls can be received on 236-1882, and e-mails at .
PASTORAL CARE
If you know of someone who is housebound or in need of a pastoral visit, please do contact the church. Our Locum Minister, Rev John Chalmers, can be reached directly at the contact details above. Pastoral visits may also be arranged through the church office.
SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday service at Christ Church is held each week at 10:00am. The Order of Service can be viewed in advance on the website, on the home page www.christchurch.bm. After the service each Sunday, you will find a video recording of the service on the website, under Sunday Archives at www.christchurch.bm/about-us/sunday-archives/, or on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@ChristchurchBermuda. If you are aware of someone who needs assistance with transportation to church, please contact the church office, and we will endeavour to arrange a lift.
CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS
Anyone who would like to receive the Weekly Bulletin and who isn’t already subscribed is asked to contact the church office. This Weekly Bulletin and past editions can be found on the church website at www.christchurch.bm/news-events/. The church calendar of upcoming events is also at that location, and at www.christchurch.bm/events/. Christ Church news and events can be found on our Facebook page too, at www.facebook.com/Christ.Church.Warwick.