Embedded Files
Abingdon and beyond
King of Kings - film
In cinemas now, an animation of Charles Dickens' little known novel.
The all-star cast of The King of Kings is led by Kenneth Branagh, Oscar Isaac and Uma Thurman, as Branagh (who plays Dickens) engages his youngest son’s vivid imagination with the story of Jesus.
Prom Praise: Wonder
Saturday 3 May 2025, at 7:30pm at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, also on livestream.
This unique event combines orchestral and choral music with worship, celebrating the magnificent beauty of our created universe.
In the week following Easter we are excited to be joined by writer of the beautiful Easter song, Is He Worthy?, Andrew Peterson; together with worship leader Elle Limebear, and spoken word artist StreetHymns. The classical voices of Jamie & Ellie Sperling and Anando Mukerjee will join the 500-strong Prom Praise Massed Choir and All Souls Orchestra in Heavens are Telling (from Haydn’s Creation) and Symphony of Praise. Speaker Glen Scrivener will draw the message together.
Programme also includes:
Holst - ‘Mercury’ from The Planets Suite,
Grofe - Sunrise from Grand Canyon Suite,
Michael Andrews - The Heavens and the Earth (premiere)
John Williams - Flying Theme from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Join artists, choir and orchestra for a unique evening of music and worship.
Christian Aid Market Place Sale
As part of Christian Aid Week (11 – 17 May) the annual market place sale will take place in Abingdon Market Place on Saturday 10 May 2025 from 9 am to 12 noon with the sale of plants, books, CDs, DVDs, cakes and preserves. There will also be a street collection, as well as an online availability to make donations.
There is an e-envelope for Abingdon if you would like to support the work of Christian Aid below:
Saying Goodbye Service
17th May, 1 pm
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Mariposa International (SG)'s core objective is to support people who have lost babies at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy. With over 258,000 babies being lost yearly in the UK alone, the charity offers not only a comprehensive package of befriending and support but also national baby loss remembrance services (called Saying Goodbye Services), for people to join together and remember the children they had lost.
So who is the service for?
Anyone who has either personally lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in early years, or who has been affected by family members' or friends' loss. Whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago, everyone is welcome to attend. We have also extended the services, and gladly welcome anyone who is grieving the fact that they haven't had children. This may be due to circumstance, infertility, or for other reasons - but all are welcome. Babies and children are also invited to come with their families, as the Saying Goodbye service is truly a family event for all.
Abingdon Food Bank
We welcome gifts of cereal, soup, pasta, rice, tinned tomatoes, pasta sauce, tinned meat, tinned vegetables, tea/coffee/hot chocolate, tinned fruit, rice pudding, biscuits, UHT milk, squash. Also, toiletries, nappies and household cleaning items.
You can bring donations to Preston Road Community Centre (Wednesday) or Christ Church (Monday, Friday) or use collection baskets at Waitrose and Aldi. Financial donations are also very helpful.
Trinity Learning
Trinity Learning works with volunteers to improve the quality of life, particularly relating to wellbeing and mental health, in 23 school communities in the Abingdon area. Find out what they've been doing this term.
Church in Abingdon
The Church in Abingdon is a voluntary organisation comprised of 14 churches, from a diversity of traditions, located across the breadth of Abingdon. These churches work together to bring support to the people of Abingdon in a practical way through various task groups and community projects.
Page updated
Report abuse