Abingdon and beyond
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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.
Good Friday - 18 April 2025
Procession of Witness and Open Air Service
The procession will leave Abingdon Library at 11.45 am for a service on the Roysse Room lawn at 12 noon (weather permitting).
All welcome.
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.
Men Speak Up
An evening about men’s mental health
Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 7 pm.
Amey Theatre (Abingdon)
Phil Briscoe, a local men’s mental health author and podcast host, is taking his podcast to the stage to host an evening event all about men’s mental health.
The goal is to make conversations about mental health the norm, encouraging men to open up and challenge the stigmas that come with the fear of embarrassment, appearing weak, or not fitting traditional ideas of masculinity.
An incredible group of speakers have been lined up who will share their personal experiences with mental health struggles - because when one person speaks up, it helps countless others feel less alone and more understood.
Guest speakers include:
• Ben Smith, the inspirational endurance athlete shares his experience battling bullying and depression to complete 401 marathons in 401 days.
• Will Castle presents his film ‘Heirlooms’ a short film about the challenges faced by those who have been bereaved by suicide.
• John Houston, co-founder of The Cornermen at The South Moreton Boxing Club, talks about the men’s mental health and suicide prevention charity.
• Jeff Moore shares his experience battling depression including his big, hairy, audacious goals!
• Live Music
Tickets £17.50 (£12.50 concessions)
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.
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.
Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
Christian Aid has launched an urgent fundraising appeal in the wake of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which struck central Myanmar on March 28th. The charity’s partners are reporting people have been severely impacted by the disaster, including many who saw their homes destroyed or badly damaged. Access to vital services such as water, power and basic foods have been critically disrupted. Immediate emergency support is now urgently needed, including food parcels, water kits, shelters, and cash for essential supplies. And – with the generous help of its supporters - Christian Aid is mobilising to assist its partners and quake-affected communities with essential aid and recovery over the coming weeks and months.