Candlemas Morning prayer

for 1 hour
St Michael & All Angels, Alsop-en-le-Dale
Dam Lane Alsop-en-le-Dale Ashbourne, DE6 1QP, United Kingdom

Morning prayer incorporating liturgy for Candlemas, the traditional name for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.

When Jesus is brought by his parents to the Temple to be presented according to the Law of Israel, his significance is recognized by Simeon and Anna. He is both ‘a light to lighten the Gentiles’ and ‘the glory of God’s people Israel’. But the redemption he will bring must be won through suffering; the Incarnation is directed to the Passion; and Simeon’s final words move our attention away from the celebration of Christmas and towards the mysteries of Easter.

St Edmund King & Martyr, Fenny Bentley

The Revd Canon Dr Nicola McNally welcomes you to St Edmund King & Martyr in Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire.

St Edmund King & Martyr is the Church of England Parish Church for Fenny Bentley, within the Diocese of Derby and is one of the Peak Seven group of churches. 

It is open for private prayer all day, every day, unless there is a funeral or wedding. All are welcome to this ancient space where people have prayed for centuries, take a slow walk round the church or simply sit for a while.

The churches of Peak Seven welcome all to worship, irrespective of age or faith commitments. There are normally at least two services every Sunday somewhere within our group of churches including a communion service at 11:15. Our Services and Events page will show all services and events within the group of churches.

The church dates back to the 14th century but was very heavily restored in the 19th centuryThe two most impressive features of the church are its 16th century screens and the alabaster Beresford tomb. The Beresford family have a service every year, and meanwhile we welcome many Beresfords from all over the world, week to week. Just have a look at the visitors' book!

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Revd Nicola McNally

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01335 282100
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Candlemas Morning prayer

for 1 hour
St Michael & All Angels, Alsop-en-le-Dale
Dam Lane Alsop-en-le-Dale Ashbourne, DE6 1QP, United Kingdom

Morning prayer incorporating liturgy for Candlemas, the traditional name for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.

When Jesus is brought by his parents to the Temple to be presented according to the Law of Israel, his significance is recognized by Simeon and Anna. He is both ‘a light to lighten the Gentiles’ and ‘the glory of God’s people Israel’. But the redemption he will bring must be won through suffering; the Incarnation is directed to the Passion; and Simeon’s final words move our attention away from the celebration of Christmas and towards the mysteries of Easter.

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