The theme for our 58th Festival is “Journey.” This was the theme that was originally chosen for 2020, but for obvious reasons did not take place and what a journey we have all travelled these last few years. As in many areas of lives we too are trying to do the best for our environment, … Read more
To Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of our Queen Ansley Church will be displaying the Ansley 2000 history display around the church. The church will be open form 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th June. There will be light refreshments available in the annexe. The display which was put … Read more
A video message from Bishop Christopher Call to Prayer for Ukraine on 6th April at 6.30 p.m. in Broadgate, Coventry.
Hallelujah Christ is Risen – He is Risen Indeed To celebrate this important day in the Church’s calendar we hold Holy Communion at 10.30 a.m. and at 6.30 p.m. Evensong at St Laurence. From Easter Day to the day before Trinity Sunday the ecclesiastical colour is white or gold. White is the colour of purity and perfection and … Read more
St Laurence Church will be open from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. for reflection and private prayer.
Towards the end of March I looked out of the window as I was washing up. There was a heavy dew on the grass and on the rose bush there was a very large Cobweb. It was like a work of art in lace. Also we had some lovely sunny days , so when we … Read more
I very much enjoy noting the signs of Spring in my garden and in the local countryside. The first colourful flowers have followed the crocuses and snowdrops. Primroses, violas, pulmonaria and camellias are a joy to see and I always watch out for the froth of white blossom on blackthorn trees. I even appreciate the … Read more
April Services at Ansley Churches 3rd April Passion Sunday St John’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 10th April Palm Sunday St Laurence’s 10.30 a.m. Special Service 14th April Maundy Thursday St John’s 7.00 p.m. Special Service with Holy Communion 17th April Easter Day St Laurence’s 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 17th April Easter Day … Read more
Hymn – O For a Closer Walk With God 1 O for a closer walk with God, a calm and heav’nly frame, a light to shine upon the road that leads me to the Lamb! 2 Where is the blessedness I knew when first I sought the Lord? Where is the soul refreshing view of … Read more
To commemorate the instigation of the Communion Service on the night Jesus was betrayed, first Maundy Thursday, we hold a special Communion service at St. John’s church each year. Commencing at 7 p.m. we will all partake in a light meal of bread and soup, then we celebrate Holy Communion followed by singing hymns. Everyone … Read more