Our churchwardens Peter and Stuart have been waiting for better weather to bring our Christmas star down from the tower, known locally as the Star of Methleyhem, it shone brightly over the village through Advent and Christmas. 10/2/24
The Church of England are working to address the global eco crisis. One of the topics for the forthcoming General Synod meeting later this month is looking at how the land that the church has can be used for the benefit of the planet. Some of the recommendations for parishes are things we have already implemented in Methley such as no mow regimes, planting for biodiversity, bird and bat boxes. We have ongoing work with a local hedgehog group to explore ways of encouraging them in the churchyard. Here is a link the details about the General Synod debatehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/11/bishop-of-norwich-calls-for-churchyards-to-be-rewildedhttps://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/synod-address-biodiversity-safeguarding-racial-justice-and-prayers-love-and12/2/24
The Diocese of Bristol is pleased to announce that Revd Sarah Hancox is to be licensed as the new Priest-in-Charge of St Luke the Evangelist, Brislington. Sarah’s licensing will be held on Sunday 10th March at St. Luke’s. Sarah will be celebrant at a final service in Methley on Sunday 18th February, and we wish her well in her new parish.For more details, visit the Bristol Diocese website: https://ow.ly/8fgc50Qkbp5Updated 10/01/24
Prepare for the run up to the RSPB Bird Watch.Mix the bird food up for variety, for example bird seed, mealworms and suet blocks.Choose an hour to record birds that land in your garden.Place bird food in favourable places so you can see them properly. Count the numbers of same species. For example 2 Blackbirds. Have fun while counting while adding to this very important exercise, particularly in these times of global warming.To join in you can contact the RSPB online for a free guide to take part in and submit your findings.Here's a link:https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch
