https://www.facebook.com/100058350937241/videos/161847835770247Collect for Mothering Sunday God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth, and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself: strengthen us in our daily living that in joy and in sorrow we may know the power of your presence to bind together and to heal; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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Some brief details: Yorkshire born and bred, and brought up on a dairy farm, Amanda has a passion for rural ministry. Married to Simon they have three grown up daughters and almost seven grandchildren - and two dogs “Gin and Tonic”! Ordained 20 years and with hair colour liable to change, Amanda is looking forward to moving and beginning her ministry in the Benefice. More details will be announced as soon as dates etc. have been arranged. In the meantime, please remember Rev Amanda and her family in your prayers as they prepare to start a new chapter of their ministry with us.
To mark the season of Lent in the Diocese of Chester, 40 individuals from across the diocese have contributed daily reflections with a focus on the environment and creation. Starting tomorrow with Bishop Keith and finishing on Easter Day with Bishop Mark, each of the 40 contributors from right across the diocese will delve into scripture and share inspiring personal stories about the small ways in which they are moved to cherish the gift of life.As well as the daily reflections, the diocesan Environment Forum has set 7 mini challenges for you to try and take on through out Lent (and beyond). In a video on social media, Archdeacon Ian says: "Our Earth is deeply damaged. For Christians, this should be a cause of deep sadness because our whole existence is grounded in the gift of life. It's right there in the first chapter of Genesis."
