May: Living the Resurrection May is a month full of signs of new life. The days are longer, the trees are greener, and gardens burst into colour. After the barrenness of winter, creation seems to proclaim the same message we heard at Easter: life has the final word. As Easter slips into the past, it … Read more
May Services at Ansley Churches 3rd May Easter 5 St John’s 10.45 a.m. Holy Communion 10th May Easter 6 St Laurence 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 14th May Ascension Day Corley 7.00 p.m. Ley Group Service for all churches 17th May After Ascension St John’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 24th May Pentecost St … Read more
The countryside has been a picture during April. At Astley crossroads the banks around the island have been glowing with Primulas, Daffodils and other Spring flowers. It is advertised to go to Japan for the blossom trees but that is unnecessary as very near to home there have been beautiful blossom trees and the Blackthorn … Read more
Understanding Easter On the 27th April the Draw Nearer Group met at St. Laurance Church Annexe. Church End, Ansley, to start a new four session study which I have called Understanding Easter. This first session will look at the Evidence for the Resurrection, for watch the notes can be found below. Als, at the end … Read more
Hymn – From heaven you came helpless babe (The Servant King) The Greeting Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you The Peace We are the body of Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body Let us … Read more
On the 27th April the Draw Nearer Group will be meeting at St. Laurance Church Annexe. Church End, Ansley, at 7 for 7.30 pm to start a new four session study which I have called Understanding Easter. This first session will look at the Evidence for the Resurrection I have taken two study guide’s and … Read more
Morning Service for the Third Sunday of Easter from St. John’s – 19th April 2026 Hymn – I Watched the Sunrise (Close to Me) 1, I watch the sunrise Lighting the sky Casting its shadows near And on this morning Bright though it be I feel those shadows Near me But you are … Read more
Our first meeting of the group was at St. Wilfrid’s Barn, Old Arley on the 13th April 2026 As the Study Books for the Easter topic did not arrive in time, I produced the list below as a talking point for our first meeting. Facts about Easter Easter is the central Christian celebration of the … Read more
Hymn – Alleluia, Alleluia Give Thanks to the Risen Lord Preparation The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Grace mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you All: And also with you. This is the … Read more
Christ is Risen, Alleluia! All: He is risen indeed, Alleluia! Hymn – Christ the Lord is Risen Today 1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! 2 Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought … Read more