December 2015

24 December: St. Alfege Church

December 24, 2015

Christmas Display at St. Alfege Church

Greenwich Church Street

Greenwich, SE10 9BJ

Advent Windows 2015 concludes at St. Alfege Church, the organisers of the annual event. The life-sized nativity will be on display on the steps of the church.

Christmas Services at St. Alfege Church

Christmas Eve

5.00pm – Christingle and Crib service.

10.45pm – Choir Carols

11.30pm – Midnight Mass

25th December – Christmas Day

8.00am – Holy Communion

11.00am – Parish Communion

Happy Christmas to you all.

{ 0 comments }

23 December: 14c Park Vista

December 23, 2015

Coming Home

14c Park Vista

Greenwich, SE10 8LZ

The true colours of home and away and how they become one.

The window is best viewed any time.

The window will be ready by 3 p.m. on 23 December.

{ 0 comments }

Shelter from the Storm

28 King George Street

Greenwich, SE10 8QD

A message of hope that, in a world overshadowed by inequality and strife, we will all find shelter.

This window will be on display all days, but more exciting at night!

The window will be ready by 7 p.m. on 22 December. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available.

{ 0 comments }

AdWin21Footprints in the Sand

Richard the First Pub

52-54 Royal Hill, Greenwich, SE10 8RT

Alpha and Omega.

The beginning and the end.

This window is a reflective look back through life; the trials and tribulations we all face.

Psalm 17:5

Hold up my goings in thy path,

That my footsteps slip not

The window will be ready by 7 p.m. on the 20th. The pub will be having an opening event. 

{ 0 comments }

AdWin20Small Donkey

5 King William Walk

Greenwich, SE10 9JH

Mary and Joseph travelling with their small donkey.

The window is best viewed any time.

The window will be ready by 3 p.m. on 20 December.

{ 0 comments }

19 December: 1 Nevada Street

December 19, 2015

NevStWindowGuide Us To Him

16 St. Alfege’s Passage, Greenwich, SE10 9LZ

Angels, disciples and donkeys following the Three Wise Men to Baby Jesus and Mary with stars guiding their way.

The majority of illustrations have been created by the pupils in Year 3, Poplar Class at James Wolfe Primary School.

The window is best viewed any time.

The window will be ready by 5 p.m. on 19 December. 

{ 0 comments }

FranWinow“Are We (Nearly) There Yet?”

67 Maidenstone Hill

Greenwich, SE10 8SY

A pilgrimage is a journey or search of moral or spiritual significance. Pilgrims seek to strengthen and renew their faith through travel.

The window is best viewed in the evening.

The window will be ready by 6 p.m. on 18 December.

{ 0 comments }

17 December: Diamond Terrace

December 17, 2015

AdWin17Swan Song by Mo

Diamond Terrace

Greenwich, SE10 8QN

In memory of Mo and her travels.

The window can be viewed at any time.

The window will be ready by 2 p.m. on 17 December.

{ 0 comments }

No16AdWinLast Time He Came By Donkey

16 St. Alfege’s Passage, Greenwich, SE10 9LZ

The Holy Family, travelling by donkey, were the first refugees. Today we see on our TV screens the new refugees travelling by boat. Who knows who’s on board?

The window is best viewed any time.

The window will be ready by 6 p.m. on 16 December. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available that evening to celebrate the opening.

{ 0 comments }

15 December: 30 Crooms Hill

December 15, 2015

AdWin15Travelling Companions

30 Crooms Hill

Greenwich, SE10 8ER

An This window draws on Eric Ravillious’ celebrated view of the White Horse of Westbury framed in the window of a train carriage. The scene places the viewer and everyone else outside the window in the same carriage, on the journey we all make towards Advent and hope.

The window can be viewed at any time.

The window will be ready by 6:30 p.m. on 15 December.

{ 0 comments }