January, 2023 When you read this magazine Christmas will be over and a New Year – 2023 begun, but what will be our lasting memories of 2022? The past year has been strange, to say the least. Covid still prevalent and the flu catching up, with worrying news of war in the Ukraine. We started … Read more
We are very grateful to the many people who have helped clear the church following the Christmas Tree festival. There were a good number of trees cleared on the Tuesday afternoon also most of the high things were taken down and put away, although the high wind did delay the removal of some of the … Read more
Hymn – Once in Royal David’s City Once in royal David’s city, Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her Baby, In a manger for His bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ, her little Child. He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His … Read more
It was good to be able to hold a ‘normal’ festival this year. Right from the start things ran smoothly. With all the trees booked, including several new individuals, groups and organisations decorating one for the first time. When the trees arrived on the 28th November they looked so good, all a lovely shape with … Read more
Hymn – Once in Royal David’s City” Once in royal David’s city, Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her Baby, In a manger for His bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ, her little Child. He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His … Read more
Morning Service for Forth Sunday in Advent from St. John’s – 18th December 2022 Update on the interregnum “The post has been re advertised, but the Archdeacon has proposed that a vicar, from another parish will become Priest in Charge over us all. There will be two others appointed to help. A meeting is proposed … Read more
Clare has sent the link to her blog Some very good photos
Christingle Service – The Third Sunday of Advent St. Laurence 11th December 2022 Before we start today’s service, there is a messages we would like you to read and pray about the Interregnum:-: A meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 13th December for the Archdeacon to speak to the church representatives about the position following … Read more
Christmas Tree Festival 2022 Two of the early entries in our visitor’s book: “Amazing – Hard Work & Brilliant Thought in All” “Stunning display of trees, Thank you for a lovely experience!” This is a short report of the Christmas Tree Festival after just one weekend. It has been good to have the first ‘normal’ … Read more
Morning Service for Second Sunday in Advent from St. John’s – 4th December 2022 Before we start today’s service, there is a messages we would like you to read and pray about the Interregnum:-: A meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 13th December for the Archdeacon to speak to the church representatives about the position … Read more