The Church marked the lesser festival of George Herbert. Robert ensured we sang one of his hymns plus three others, all followed by a hot home- cooked lunch including pudding and custard. ‘More tea Vicar’ For some reason the Vicar pouring tea caused some humour….?!
Cherith is a Church Army Evangelist and works as a manager for the Christian Charity ‘Safe Families’. The meeting heard of the support offered for struggling families, and ways in which our churches can help. The Area Dean, Reverend Lesley, thanked Cherith and presented her with flowers.Other business: the meeting was updated on the General Synod, the planned Pendle Deanery Festival of Health and Wellbeing for September 8th -15th inclusive and forthcoming events at our churches in the Deanery over Lent / Easter.
This is a service for our local churches (St Anne’s Fence, St John’s Higham, St Mary’s Newchurch, St Thomas’ Barrowford, Wheatley Lane Methodist, Fence, Inghamite church, Fence) Refreshments will be served after the service. All welcome. There will be an online observance at midday for those who cannot attend a local service Topic: World Day of Prayer Online Midday Observance Time: Mar 1, 2024, 12:00 AM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85485337049?pwd=VDRFK3FyME1jaHBZYUd5K0QvMzN6UT09 Meeting ID: 854 8533 7049 Passcode: 466354
Ash Wednesday began a lengthy season in which we prepare our hearts to remember and celebrate the most awesome and important events in human history. God’s son nailed to a cross. The staggering miracle of resurrection. Salvation and new life for all who believe. Every year at the Cathedral at 11am on Maundy Thursday there is a Chrism Eucharist. At this service priests and deacons renew their ordination vows and rededicate themselves afresh to the beautiful ministry to which Jesus has called them to. This is always well attended by clergy, but the number of lay people can be low. However, without the people of God, there is no point in ministry. It would be lovely, therefore, if members of our congregation / church families could attend this special service so that vows are made in the presence of those whom it is our privilege to serve. This is followed by a free lunch, and all are welcome. To help with preparations we are asked to submit numbers. There is a sheet at the back of church. If you will attend, please pop your name on. I will submit the names on the 10th of March. Love Revd. Lesley x
