Carol singing on the beach with the Costa Blanca Anglican Church
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The Costa Blanca Anglican Church successfully united a gathering of approximately a hundred people along the beach of l’Albir, where they joyfully sang Christmas carols in English.
This heartfelt tradition mirrors a common practice in England, where various choral groups congregate in public spaces to sing festive songs as part of the holiday spirit. The British residents of l’Alfas del Pi and its surrounding areas enthusiastically adopted this custom, aiming to bring a festive atmosphere to the region and celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season.
Martine Mertens, the councillor for International Residents, and Patrick de Merisman, the councillor overseeing Relations with Residents’ Collectives and Clubs, attended the event. Their presence underscores the importance of this gathering, which has grown in popularity and significance with each passing year.
The Costa Blanca Anglican Church provide spiritual services
The Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy, specifically the Albir Church, is an integral part of the European Diocese of the Church of England. Its influence extends across several municipalities in the provinces of Valencia and Alicante, encompassing a network of eight churches that span from Denia to El Campello. In l’Alfas del Pi, the church provides spiritual services catering to the local English-speaking community, officiating masses every Thursday at 11.00am and Sunday at 9.30am at The Comm. Among the parishioners are both long-stay English residents and those who come to the municipality to spend a season, mainly during the winter months.
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