Fradswell Rogation Walk on Sunday 5th May at 10-00am from the Village Hall

for 3 hours
St. James the Less Church, Fradswell, Staffordshire.
off Church Lane Fradswell Stafford, ST18 0EY, United Kingdom

Rogationtide is a time for asking for blessings on the growing crops and to say thank you for all the bounty we have around us here in Fradswell.
We begin at the village hall where we ask for blessings on the Serenity Garden, the Community Greenhouse, the Community Orchard, the Village Green and our wonderful Village Hall.
We then set off on a 6½ mile walk taking in areas of the parish boundary, which are not normally accessible, and visiting places of note in our parish such as a parish marker stone, 2 areas where 3 parishes meet, our church and some beautiful lakes.
A small cross handmade from hazel cut from a local farm will be set at each point we visit. Each cross is engraved with the year and will be placed with those from the previous 6 years. The idea being that the crosses will decay over time and take the
blessings bestowed upon them into the ground.
This is not a particularly religious event, but an opportunity for everyone to join in and ask for blessings and say thank you to whoever or whatever they please; or even just enjoy the walk.
Dogs on short leads are very welcome. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for walking across farmland.
If anyone would like to follow in a vehicle or bicycle it is possible to join us at the village hall to start, then park in The Round House yard to witness the ceremony there, then at Hall Farm Lakes and the Church. We will return to the village hall for a
final toast and blessing using Fradswell Cider.
The walk is followed by a Community Picnic; either BYO or Bring to Share. The village hall bar will be open. Absolutely everyone is welcome to come to the picnic – you don't need to have joined Rogation

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All Saints' Anglican- Methodist Church, Milwich, Staffordshire

WELCOME

There has been a church on this site since the 12th century. The nave was rebuilt in the 1790s and the tower contains the oldest dated bell in Staffordshire, cast by John of Colsale in 1409.

Whether visiting for a time of peace, quiet and prayer or just to look around, we hope that you enjoy your visit to our Church.

AND THE PRESENT

All Saints is part of the Mid-Trent Team of Churches, a group of eight Anglican parishes with ten churches. A regular Sunday communion service is held here at 11.15am. One of the services each month is Methodist led.

When there is a fifth Sunday in the month a united team service is held at 10.00am at each of the Churches in turn.

MAINTAINING THE CHURCH

The current cost of maintaining this historic place of worship is around £1,400 per month and we especially thank you for any donation that you feel able to leave.

HE CAME TO EARTH FOR US

Jesus was born in a Middle East town called Bethlehem, over 2000 years ago. He went about healing sick people by the shores of Lake Galilee and called twelve ordinary men to be his helpers.

He had no money, He wrote no books. He commanded no army. He wielded no political power. During his life he never travelled more than 200 miles in any direction. He was executed by being nailed to a cross at the age of 33. Today nearly 2 billion people worldwide worship Jesus as the divine Son of God.

Jesus taught us to trust in a loving and merciful Father and to pray to him for our needs and we pray that your time in All Saints Church may be a blessing to you.

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Our Vicar is The Rev'd Vivienne Starkie and our Curate The Rev'd Danny Payne

( or the Methodist Minister, Stafford Circuit )

Associate Miniser The Rev'd Vivienne Starkie
01889 - 271046
Assistant Curate The Rev'd Danny Payne
07475 - 005055

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Fradswell Rogation Walk on Sunday 5th May at 10-00am from the Village Hall

for 3 hours
St. James the Less Church, Fradswell, Staffordshire.
off Church Lane Fradswell Stafford, ST18 0EY, United Kingdom

Rogationtide is a time for asking for blessings on the growing crops and to say thank you for all the bounty we have around us here in Fradswell.
We begin at the village hall where we ask for blessings on the Serenity Garden, the Community Greenhouse, the Community Orchard, the Village Green and our wonderful Village Hall.
We then set off on a 6½ mile walk taking in areas of the parish boundary, which are not normally accessible, and visiting places of note in our parish such as a parish marker stone, 2 areas where 3 parishes meet, our church and some beautiful lakes.
A small cross handmade from hazel cut from a local farm will be set at each point we visit. Each cross is engraved with the year and will be placed with those from the previous 6 years. The idea being that the crosses will decay over time and take the
blessings bestowed upon them into the ground.
This is not a particularly religious event, but an opportunity for everyone to join in and ask for blessings and say thank you to whoever or whatever they please; or even just enjoy the walk.
Dogs on short leads are very welcome. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for walking across farmland.
If anyone would like to follow in a vehicle or bicycle it is possible to join us at the village hall to start, then park in The Round House yard to witness the ceremony there, then at Hall Farm Lakes and the Church. We will return to the village hall for a
final toast and blessing using Fradswell Cider.
The walk is followed by a Community Picnic; either BYO or Bring to Share. The village hall bar will be open. Absolutely everyone is welcome to come to the picnic – you don't need to have joined Rogation

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Safeguarding

Our parish of All Saints, Milwich, 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.