Still time to visit this marvellous exhibition on till Sunday 12 April. You can view a life-size replica of the original burial shroud believed to have been used to wrap the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion. Viewing this sacred cloth has proved to be a deeply moving and profound experience for many.There is an exhibition alongside which offers a fascinating opportunity to study the sacred cloth in detail and review evidence revealed by historical and scientific research. For more information visit the Cathedral website here.
This year our Palm Crosses come from a project started in 1965 by Fr Alan Talbot, an Anglican Priest who served as a missionary in the Diocese of Masasi, Tanzania. The main aim of Fr Talbot’s project was to give local villagers a chance to earn some extra money to supplement their meagre income, whilst retaining dignity and the ability to carry on their farming work. The Palm Crosses are handwoven and made from dried branches of dwarf palm Hyphae Coriacia. These trees grow wild in the Masasi area so are not cultivated or chemically treated, furthermore no trees are cut down in the work of collecting Palm leaves for plaiting the Palm Crosses. Over the years the number of Palm Crosses sold increased and in1986 the company African Palms Ltd was formed. All profits made by African Palms Ltd are covenanted to the African Palms Assosciation, a trust, for use in Educational and Healthcare projects. For the last eight years the trust has worked closely with the Diocese of Masasi on many projects, including clean water supplies for the Palm Cross villages, the building of hostels, safehouses, dispensaries and a maternity unit. More information can be found on the website www.africanpalms.co.uk
Last week Reception, Years 1, 5 and 6 attended church with parents and carers for a service to mark Mothering Sunday This week, Years 1 and 2 have been busy in church, learning about the Easter Story as school are on holiday over Holy Week and Easter.
