Rogation comes from the Latin word, Rogare, meaning "to ask". At Rogationtide, we ask for God's blessing on the activity of the land. In the church calendar, it sits between Easter and Ascension. Rogation offers a joyful link between the new life, renewal and resurrection in the natural world and the Christian Church.

Rogation Sunday offers the opportunity to connect directly with agricultural activities in rural parishes. Rogation is observed by honouring agricultural activity observed on a walk, providing the focus for prayers and blessings en route.

Our farmers participated by offering their explanations of the agricultural activities observed, thereby providing an understanding of and respect for the food grown in the parish's fields.