Rev. John's March Jottings
28 Feb 20
28 Feb 20
A special service marking the death of His late Royal Highness THE PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGHJesus said, I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11.25,26&...
Rev. John Langanlds
It is with great pleasure that I would like to welcome you to St Laurence. Frances, my wife, and I have received a very warm welcome ourselves, so you will not be disappointed when you visit St Laurence. I am also the Curate of the other churches in Ansley and Arley – St John’s, St Michael’s and St Wilfrid’s.
Being in a rural and farming area in the north part of Coventry Diocese is like coming home for us. A number of years ago I pastored a church in rural Norfolk which was mainly surrounded by arable farms with some pigs and chickens. The strong sense of community life was something very special. This should be particularly valued in these days when many folk live such individual, separate and often lonely lives.
We have just had hot off the press a visiting card which I hope reflects what our church stands for: ‘You will not walk alone. Together we are with you on life’s journey’. Over these next weeks, months and years, I hope we can get to know you better and that you will find Frances and myself not just ‘churchy’ people but friends as well, who enjoy life and plenty of laughter!
A year from one Easter to another Since March 2020, a year ago, when the first lockdown started, the congregations in the Benefice of Ansley and Arley have been doing their best to communicate and support each other, as well as trying to help those around the villages in practical ways where possible. Unl...