Several of the stained glass windows at All Saints’ Church, Longstanton were recently restored with the aid of a grant of £3,000 provided by Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust (CamHCT) and £7,000 from the All Saints’ building fund. We are very grateful for the support of the Trust and the local community who contribute to the church building fund. Those of you who have been in the church recently will appreciate the lovely windows and how important it is for us to maintain the building for future generations. When you enjoy a cup of coffee at the Community Cafe, open every Wednesday morning 10-12.30, you are supporting the cost of the upkeep of the church, thank you.The Trust offers grants and loans to help congregations look after their historic places of worship. Its main source of income, apart from membership, is the annual “Ride and Stride”. Each September sponsored cyclists and walkers visit churches, chapels, and colleges throughout Cambridgeshire, sharing the money raised between the Trust and their local church. Details of the Trust’s work can be found at www.camhct.uk
Announcement to be made in the Churches of the 5fold Team on 7th January 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely, Bishop Dagmar, announces the resignation of the Revd Dr Simon Gill as Team Rector of the 5Folds Benefice in the Diocese of Ely.Since his arrival in 2019, Simon has enjoyed furthering the work of the Gospel in the parishes of Longstanton, Over, Swavesey and Willingham. He has been a valued colleague within the Team and in the wider Deanery and Diocese. It is with regret that, due to ill health, Simon has found it difficult to fulfil the demands of his current appointment and, while he remains a priest, he has decided to take some time out from full-time stipendiary ministry.Simon goes with our thanks for his ministry among us and our prayers for him, Sallie and their family. Simon’s resignation took effect on 31st December, so we are now in a vacancy.
