Palm Sunday

for 1 day, 1 hour
St James the Great, Salt, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Salt Road Salt Stafford, ST18 0BW, United Kingdom
St. Andrew's Church, Weston upon Trent, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Stafford Road, Weston upon Trent, Stafford., ST18 0HX, United Kingdom

Palm Sunday marks the moment Jesus arrived in Jerusalem shortly before his death. The Bible records describe crowds greeting him waving palm branches and laying them on the road in welcome.
Jesus chose to ride into the city on a donkey rather than a horse. Arriving in this way demonstrated that his way was one of peace and humility - in contrast to leaders who choose the way of exercising force and wielding power over others.
Small crosses made of palm leaves are distributed by all the churches in Mid-Trent on this day.
The Palm Cross is kept for the rest of the year as reminder of the courage and love of Jesus as he faced death for our sake.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week... the days leading up to the great celebration of Easter, when Jesus was raised again to the life that he lives now and for ever.

St. Peter's Church, Gayton, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team

St. Peter's Church is Grade II* listed, was built in the 12th century, and retains the original Norman chancel arch along with several 13th and 14th century features. The nave and tower were rebuilt in 1732, and the church underwent extensive restoration in 1870. The tower houses two bells, one inscribed "Jesus Be Our Spede 1608" cast by Willam Clibury, the other cast in 1748 by Matthew Bagley.
The walls are built from grey sandstone, local hand-made brick and ashlar, although some stonework from the earlier building has been incorporated.

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Our Vicar is The Rev'd Vivienne Starkie.

Associate Miniser The Rev'd Vivienne Starkie
01889 - 271046

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Palm Sunday

for 1 day, 1 hour
St James the Great, Salt, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Salt Road Salt Stafford, ST18 0BW, United Kingdom
St. Andrew's Church, Weston upon Trent, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Stafford Road, Weston upon Trent, Stafford., ST18 0HX, United Kingdom

Palm Sunday marks the moment Jesus arrived in Jerusalem shortly before his death. The Bible records describe crowds greeting him waving palm branches and laying them on the road in welcome.
Jesus chose to ride into the city on a donkey rather than a horse. Arriving in this way demonstrated that his way was one of peace and humility - in contrast to leaders who choose the way of exercising force and wielding power over others.
Small crosses made of palm leaves are distributed by all the churches in Mid-Trent on this day.
The Palm Cross is kept for the rest of the year as reminder of the courage and love of Jesus as he faced death for our sake.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week... the days leading up to the great celebration of Easter, when Jesus was raised again to the life that he lives now and for ever.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of St Peter's, Gayton, is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Lichfield’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

St. Peter's Church, Gayton, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team Charity No. 620367