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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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.

Our next service in St Martin's Church, Barholm with Stowe will be on Sunday 5th October, at 5pm.

Fr Aran will lead us in a service of Harvest Celebration when we join together listening to scripture,  singing three well known Harvest Hymns...

  • Come,  ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest-home!
  • To thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise in hymns of adoration,
  • We plough the fields and scatter the good seed on the land

You will be warmly welcomed at the door by James and David, given a simple Order of Service booklet to follow.

We will follow Seasonal Scripture Readings from regular members of the congregation, this Harvest Season it's Lizzy Young, Jeremy Flint and finally Oliver Brown telling an interesting Poem ' The Diary of a Church Mouse'.

After which a Harvest Reflection will be given by Fr Aran, Priest of our Seven Villages. 

At the end of the service, we offer all a couple of glasses of wine and light supper.

The Auction of produce, tools, flowers and a few surprises follows!

With love, and hope to see you soon,

Carole x


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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
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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."