St Martin's Church, Barholm-with-Stowe

Dear Friends,

Thank you for taking an interest in the Church of St Martin of Tours, Barholm-with-Stowe.

We have at St Martin’s, Barholm with Stowe limited occasions to celebrate Holy Communion together in our church building. This opportunity is usually only when there is a fifth Sunday in the month.

So we look forward to welcoming you on Sunday 29th June at 9am when Fr Aran will lead a service of Holy Communion for Petertide:

The 29th of June is St. Peter’s day, when we remember the disciple who, for all his many mistakes, knew how to recover and hold on, who, for all his waverings was called by Jesus ‘the rock’, who learned the threefold lesson that every betrayal can ultimately be restored by love. It is fitting therefore that it is at Petertide that new priests and deacons are ordained, on the day they remember a man whose recovery from mistakes and openness to love can give them courage. We will remember and pray for, not only St. Peter but for all those called to ministry who have been or are about to be ordained in this season.

Moving on to the month of July, Fr Aran will lead a service of Evening Prayer (BCP) at 6pm on Sunday July 6th, 2025, when we join together listening to scripture, which is the heart of Evening Prayer and singing four well known and traditional hymns. You will be warmly welcomed at the door by Tricia or Colin and given a simple Order of Service booklet and Hymn Book to follow.

We will follow Seasonal Scripture Readings from regular members of the congregation and  join in the singing of four well known, traditional hymns. 

With love, and hope to see you soon,

Carole 


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Get in touch

Fr Aran Beesley - Rector of The Uffington Group of Churches

St Martin's Church
Barholm-With-Stowe

Rector of The Uffington Group of Churches
07590 055905
PCC Secretary - Carole Martin
07484 201413
What's on

Fifth Sunday of the Month of June Holy Communion at 9:00am

for 1 hour
St Martin's Church, Barholm-with-Stowe
Main Road Barholm Stamford, PE9 4RA, United Kingdom

Fr Aran and the regular congregation of St Martin's Church welcome all to a special service on this Sunday 29th June, 2025 known as Petertide.

Who was St. Peter?

Born a humble fisherman of Galilee, St. Peter would become the Catholic Church’s first pope. Chosen by Christ and renamed Peter (his original name was Simon) because of its meaning, Jesus told His followers that on this rock He would build His Church.

Who was St. Paul?

Another saint who underwent a name change, Saul was an influential Jewish leader who became a passionate persecutor of Christians. One day while riding, he was struck down from his horse and blinded by a bright light. At that moment Christ called out to him and asked, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”

Saul had an immediate conversion of faith and became Paul. Because his preaching and ministry focused on non-jewish people, he is often called the Apostle to the Gentiles.

St. Paul is considered an apostle because although he did not meet Christ in life, he had a direct and explicit calling from the Lord after his Ascension.

So why are they celebrated together?

Sts. Peter and Paul were both martyred in Rome during the persecution by Emperor Nero. St. Paul was beheaded because he was a Roman citizen. St. Peter was crucified upside down because he told the soldiers that he was not worthy to die in the same way that Jesus did.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Barholm-with-Stowe: St Martin is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm.

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and work under the guidance of Liz Bender who heads up our Safeguarding Team, Liz may be contacted on Mobile Tel. 07824 119093 or alternatively our Rector, Fr Aran Beesley
Mobile Tel. 07590 055905.

Our Diocese of Lincoln’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact either Liz Bender or Fr Aran Beesley.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."