Candlemas - PhoneChurch

for 45 mins
Crakehall: St Gregory's
Crakehall: St Gregory's, Crakehall Crakehall Ripon, DL8 1HG, United Kingdom

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To join in simply call 03300 945 940
then at the prompt Room number: 55017514 #
and use Guest PIN: 3885 #

This day marks the completion of forty days since the birth of Jesus, when Mary and Joseph took the child to the Temple in Jerusalem.
The requirement in Levitical law was for Mary to be ‘cleansed’, the completion of her purification following the birth of a male child.
Until that day, she could touch no holy thing nor enter the sanctuary. Yet on seeing the holy family, Simeon praised God and acclaimed the infant as ‘the light to enlighten the nations’ and the prophet Anna gave thanks and proclaimed him her Redeemer. The image of Christ as the Light has led to the celebration of light countering darkness, with candles often taking a central place in the observance of this festival.

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Candlemas - PhoneChurch

for 45 mins
Crakehall: St Gregory's
Crakehall: St Gregory's, Crakehall Crakehall Ripon, DL8 1HG, United Kingdom

Come and join us at PhoneChurch

To join in simply call 03300 945 940
then at the prompt Room number: 55017514 #
and use Guest PIN: 3885 #

This day marks the completion of forty days since the birth of Jesus, when Mary and Joseph took the child to the Temple in Jerusalem.
The requirement in Levitical law was for Mary to be ‘cleansed’, the completion of her purification following the birth of a male child.
Until that day, she could touch no holy thing nor enter the sanctuary. Yet on seeing the holy family, Simeon praised God and acclaimed the infant as ‘the light to enlighten the nations’ and the prophet Anna gave thanks and proclaimed him her Redeemer. The image of Christ as the Light has led to the celebration of light countering darkness, with candles often taking a central place in the observance of this festival.

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The parish of Spennithorne : St Michael and All Angels is 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, PSOs. The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

The parish safeguarding officer for each of the Parishes in the Lower Wensleydale Benefice is Gill Bartram. Gill can be contacted via [email protected] or through calling 01677 424 517.