Paul and Lucy's final service will take place on Sunday 26 October, 10am at St Michael & All Angels Church. This will be a service of Holy Communion with light refreshments afterwards, followed by a presentation to Paul and Lucy on behalf of the benefice.There is still time to contribute towards a gift if you would like to, either by cash to Andrew or Janice, or by bank transfer using the following details:Bank: Metro BankAccount name: HATHERSAGE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILSort code: 23-05-80Account number: 41615419Reference: Paul's giftWe do hope that you will be able to join us as we give thanks for Paul and Lucy's ministry over the past 5 years, and pray God's blessing as they start the next chapter in their lives together
Textile creativityVisual artsShaping with woodChildren's creative playBrass rubbingFloral art and bulb planting in the churchyardHandbellsTea/coffee/cake
Our quinquennial inspection has identified a number of repairs which need doing, and in particular making the roof safe and watertight. Scaffolding has been erected on the north side rear of the church for the commencement of this work - we ask you to exercise caution when in the vicinity of the fencing and report any concerns you may have. All the work will be carried out externally with no access to the interior required.Scaffolding to the south side/front of the church will be erected at the beginning of July, and it is hoped that this will be removed by the beginning of August, as we are trying to ensure that our wedding couples do not have views of the scaffolding as a background to their photos!This may limit access to the interment plots on the lawned area between the main church door and the vestry door, and should you need to access this area, please contact either Paul or one of the wardens.We have managed to secure a considerable amount of grant funding, and are indebted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Churches Trust for their generosity.Without them, we would be facing a huge financial outlay, so please spread the word!
