Autumn is definitely with us...the leaves are falling, and the weather mostly cooler. Before we know it we'll be talking about Advent and Christmas!In the meantime, there is plenty going on across the Benefice. We're still celebrating harvest services, there's coffee mornings, bacon butties, concerts, pastoral lunch, Messy Church, soup lunch and more happening. Keep an eye on the Services and Events pages, and Facebook and Instagram if you do them. And if you're feeling the days too long, or life a bit heavy, don't forget, I'm always around and never too busy for a cup of tea or coffee, a chat, prayer and conversation. gillian.lunn@leeds.anglican.org 07592016476With love from Gillian
We've had amazing weather this summer, and now our plants and gardens are receiving their much wished for rain. I hope that you've managed to have a bit of space and been able to enjoy the weather, recharge batteries, and rest up ready for Autumn and all that it brings.We're entering Harvest Festival season, so keep an eye open for all the different services across the school. If you don't normally come to church, harvest is a great time to come...you'll undoubtedly recognise the hymns, and it's relaxed.For those starting at, going back to, or changing schools, our prayers. For those entering a new season of life...our prayers.Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me...07592016476 gillian.lunn@leeds.anglican.org...it would be great to chat over a coffee or a tea, perhaps say a prayer, or just get to know each other better.BlessingsGillian
July has arrived, we're having wonderful weather, and the schools are about to break up for the summer holidays. For some, July and August are slower months, for others it's a time spent travelling about or looking after children or grandparents, parents. Many of our churches are open and are spaces to sit and enjoy some cool air, why not take advantage of them.Keep an eye on our social media pages, A Church Near You, and know you're more than welcome at any of our services and social events.And please don't forget to get in touch if you'd like a chat or prayer over a cup of tea and coffee.With blessingsGillian gillian.lunn@leeds.anglican.org 07592016476
How can it possibly be June? We've only just had Christmas and Easter! I don't know about you, but time is flying! We had a busy month across the Benefice what with Confirmations, MU service, Afternoon Tea, coffee mornings, pastoral lunch, study group, and so much more. And that's before we even think about the regular Sunday services! And our schools have been busy too in Barton, Middleton Tyas and Croft. We continue to pray for students sitting GCSE and A Level exams, and for parents, grandparents and carers as they prepare for the summer holidays. Coming up we have Leyburn Band coming to Middleton Tyas Church, Chris Lloyd coming to Croft Church to talk about Alice and Wonderland, Manfield's Summer Fete and so much more. Keep an eye on Facebook for 'The Benefice of East Dere Street' and on our ACNY pages. Our world is busy, our lives are busy, but it's always good to try and take even just a few moments each day to hand things to God, and to remember his goodness. I say it every month, but I mean it. If you'd like a cup of tea or coffee and a chat and/prayer, I'm more than happy to meet up. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me. gillian.lunn@leeds.anglican.org 07592016476BlessingsGillian x
