Rogation Day Service

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin
Church Lane Lowdham Nottingham, NG14 7BQ, United Kingdom

We invite you to join us to celebrate Rogation Sunday with a traditional service that asks for God’s protection of the agriculture industry, livestock, and crops. In England, it occurs during the planting season.

In years gone by, the tradition was for the vicar to walk the entire boundary of the parish, ‘beating the bounds’, which helped people to know the extent of the parish. Thankfully, we no longer do this – the parish boundary is about 4 miles around! But we will be going outdoors (weather permitting) to pray for God’s blessings on our labour and our crops, to thank God for the food we eat and to celebrate the wonders of creation. We also say sorry for the ways we have abused creation or taken it for granted.

We have a similar theme on Plough Sunday in January asking God’s blessings as the fields are ploughed and sown, and on our Harvest Festival in autumn as we give thanks for God’s generous provision.

You are warmly invited to join us at 4pm on Sunday 19th May for this special annual service, at St Mary’s Church, Lowdham.

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St Mary the Virgin

Welcome to St. Mary's, Lowdham. St. Mary's is the main parish church within the parish of Lowdham, Caythorpe & Gunthorpe

Sunday worship is held at St. Mary's each week at 9.00a.m. Refreshments are served after the service. Everyone is very welcome, and we look forward to seeing you.

Although it is no longer mandatory to wear a face mask, we are encouraging everyone to be mindful of others and to keep each other as safe as possible. Please do not come to church if you have any Covid symptoms or have tested positive. 

More details of our church services and events can be found on the Benefice newsletter.



As a parish, we are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Zena Cameron.

The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Zena Cameron or the DSA.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."


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Tracey Akehurst (Vicar's P.A.) or Revd Anna Alls

Tracey Akehurst, Vicar's P.A.
0115 965 2114
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Rogation Day Service

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin
Church Lane Lowdham Nottingham, NG14 7BQ, United Kingdom

We invite you to join us to celebrate Rogation Sunday with a traditional service that asks for God’s protection of the agriculture industry, livestock, and crops. In England, it occurs during the planting season.

In years gone by, the tradition was for the vicar to walk the entire boundary of the parish, ‘beating the bounds’, which helped people to know the extent of the parish. Thankfully, we no longer do this – the parish boundary is about 4 miles around! But we will be going outdoors (weather permitting) to pray for God’s blessings on our labour and our crops, to thank God for the food we eat and to celebrate the wonders of creation. We also say sorry for the ways we have abused creation or taken it for granted.

We have a similar theme on Plough Sunday in January asking God’s blessings as the fields are ploughed and sown, and on our Harvest Festival in autumn as we give thanks for God’s generous provision.

You are warmly invited to join us at 4pm on Sunday 19th May for this special annual service, at St Mary’s Church, Lowdham.

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