November 2026 Newsletter

David Taylor Writes
Well, the clocks have changed, the nights are drawing in and the green bin has been collected for the last time this year. Just before the leaves fell from the trees, but that is the way it goes sometimes.
In the Church of England, this time of year, between All Saints and Advent Sunday is called “The Kingdom Season”, and it is about remembering. It was introduced, like “creationtide”, earlier this century to give a focus to the last weeks of “ordinary time”.
First of all, we will be remembering those whom we have loved and see no more. The “All Souls” services this year are on All Saints Day (1st November, - see this newsletter for more specific details). Our focus is on remembering – bringing our loved ones back to the front of our mind and having a chance to reflect on what they meant to us, and how they helped us to be the people we are. That is on the heels of remembering all the faithful who have died in the service of Christ.
The following Sunday we will be remembering all those who have given their lives in conflicts down the ages, and across the world. As we look at the names on the memorials we remember family members, or the members of families we have known, and in my mind’s eye I see far too many young men whose families I sat and prayed with during more recent conflicts.
It is right to remember, but over the final two weeks of the Kingdom Season we turn our thoughts to the future. No, not Christmas… The future where heaven and earth will be united in Christ. We hear His call and commit ourselves to follow in His service.
Every blessing David

Prayer Harmony
The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. Rev 22:3
At this time of remembrance, we bring to mind those who have gone before, the saints of our lives, that we see no more. We pray for all who have been bereaved, for those who struggle to come to terms with loss, and those who never knew their families, and so are lonely in their hearts.
Remembrance Sunday calls us to remember those who have given their lives that others may live. We pray that the world can turn to peace and reconciliation, instead of war and greed. We pray for those who came back from battle with life-changing injuries, living with the constant reminder that they gave up so much in the name of peace.
As the Autumn brings the change in weather and the look of the landscape, we thank God for the Autumn colours, the fruit and the harvests. We pray for those who struggle to keep warm in winter, as they start to worry about how they will be able to look after their families and survive until the warmer weather.
This month, we have a parade service where gifts are given for the children and young people of Sefton who have so little, so that they will have a present to open for Christmas. The Toy Service gives us an opportunity to give back to God a token of the joy we wish to bring to others.
‘Remember this, keep it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels. Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other’. Isaiah 46:8

Coming up – Dates for your Diary

Urgent Notice
From Monday 23rd November to Friday 27th November
Urgent repair work is being carried out to the church organ at Holy Trinity Church
There will be no access to the church space as it will be used to lay out the organ pipes etc

Wednesday 25th November. Midweek Communion will be in the Jubilee Hall.

Pizza Eaters Youth Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm- 8:30pm in Church. Next Meeting 4th November in Church
We meet for fun & friendship and discussion about life in general but about faith in Jesus and of course Pizza. All young people from Year 6 upwards are very welcome to join us, speak to Sylvia for details on 07872314103.

Prayer Group each Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm, no invitation required, just turn up in the Prayer Room next to the Workshop. Should you need a lift, call Sylvia on 07872314103. All very welcome for all or some of the time.
Bible study continues Tuesdays at 2:00pm every other week at Elisabeth’s home. All very welcome.
For a lift or other information call Sylvia on 07872 314103


Daily Reflections and Sunday Services on You Tube
Daily reflections can be accessed Monday to Friday and one of the Sunday Services can be viewed every week. These are bible readings from the lectionary and based on morning prayer. They are short, so don’t take up much time. To access, Holy Trinity Formby You Tube.

Thursday Cuppa & Chat 10:00am to 12:00 noon in Church Foyer.
Please come along. This is freely offered and a great opportunity to meet new people or friends in a warm friendly place, serving tea, coffee and toast with jam, marmalade or butter. Oh, taste and see how good it is.

Coming up in November
1st November 5pm Memorial Service in Holy Trinity Church
Tea at 4:00pm in Church
3:00pm Memorial Service in St Michaels followed by tea.

15th November 10:30am Toy Parade Service.
The annual toy appeal is again being facilitated at St Nicholas’s Church.
300 needy children were helped last year. Thank you for your generosity last year and thank you should you once again be willing to make Christmas special for children this year.
Toys for children of all ages and gift cards for teenagers, suggest no more than £10 may be brought to church before the service or at the service on Sunday 15th November.
Toys must be new and unwrapped so they can be sorted for age groups and gender.
The toys are taken to St Nicholas Blundell Sands, the collection point for Sefton, where they are wrapped and with Sefton Social Services, distributed to needy children in Sefton. This is very important outreach in the community.


17th November 11:00am to 12:00noon Formby Dementia Action Group.
A talk to raise awareness of Dementia will be held at the Fire Station

21st November Special Quiz Night for Queenscourt Hospice
Quizmaster, Pete Connor warmly invites you to bring your friends and make up a quiz team or two, (6-8 in a team) in Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm prompt start.
Bring your own food and drink. (NO Bar)
All proceeds from this informal night out will be sent to Queenscourt. Please do come if you possible can.
It’s a great cause, they really need the money, and we’d love to see you.
Tickets £10 per person from Bruni Jones on 01704 876038

News from St Michaels
St Michael's will be holding an All-Souls Service on Sunday 1st November at 3:00pm and will be followed by refreshments.
Many thanks to everyone who supported the MacMillan Coffee morning held at St Michaels on 26th September. Together we raised £194.50 for MacMillan Cancer Support.
Also, many thanks to everyone who came to the Harvest Evensong at St Michael’s, bought fruit and vegetables and in doing so donated to RABI (the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution). Together we raised £500
Our Monthly Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 14th November from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat and bring a friend.
Please support our Christmas Coffee Morning to be held in The Workshop at Holy Trinity on Saturday 28th November from 9:30 to 12:00 In addition to refreshments, it’s a chance to buy Christmas items.

Churches Together Village Lantern Parade
29 November 4:00pm from Holy Trinity Church
There will be a lantern making workshop in Holy Trinity Church on Saturday 21 November 10:00am -12:00 noon The Lantern parade is on Sunday 29th Nov. We will meet at Holy Trinity at 4:00pm ready to leave at 4:15pm to walk to the Village crib, sing some carols, then back to HTCF for some warm refreshments. This is an opportunity to hand out lanterns and Christmas publicity along the way. The local shops will be encouraged to put lantern in their window.

Formby Befriending Scheme- making friends to make a difference
Could you spare an hour once a week or fortnight to reduce social isolation for older people locally? We are looking for volunteers to drive or befriend an older person through a visit or phone call as part of a caring supportive team. To find out more phone Vicky on 07437 479417 or visit https://formbybefriendingscheme.org.uk/

Wreathing Service Sunday 6th December at 3.00pm
Sunday 29th November after 11:15am service, the wreathing ropes need to be fixed to the pulleys in church, so you will need to climb ladders and have a head for heights.

3rd December
9:15am Men Meet in Church Carpark to go and collect greenery from grounds of Ince Blundell Hall.

4th December
Usually, Ladies make the wreaths in the Parish Hall from 9:00am to approx. 12:00 noon. You can come for all the time or part of the time.
Please bring secateurs and gloves. Men can help if they wish of course.

There are signup sheets at the back of church should you be able to spare some time.
This is a special wreathing service as we celebrating 100 years of wreathing. Amazing.

Please note
Saturday 12th December is the Big Sing in Church 9:00am-12:30pm

Other important December dates will be sent separately.