The last Sunday in September is the time for our traditional Harvest Festival, when we celebrate the bounty of the harvest and give thanks that the Earth continues to support us, despite the damage we have done to it.The Church was beautifully decorated with local flowers, berries, fruit and vegetables, which made a great backdrop for the Harvest Communion service, designed and led by the Revd Maggie Metcalfe. Those attending added extra produce gifts, which will all be passed on to a local charity that feeds those in greatest need.Thank you to all who came and all who decorated the Church.
Wow! On Sunday afternoon at All Saints' Church, we were treated to an afternoon of heart-warming choral music by the Mevagissey Male Choir, ably conducted by Musical Director Jimmy Cannon. The programme included well-known favourites such as California Dreaming, American Triology, We Rise Again and the spiritual My Lord, What a Morning. The Church was full and resounded to happy clapping as Jimmy encouraged the audience to join in on Country Roads and on Crazy Little Thing Called Love.Rector Ruth gave a vote of thanks and a small gift, after which she persuaded the Choir to sing an encore, which was much appreciated.The event was rounded off by Pimms and cakes, provided by our local ladies. It was a great afternoon and we are very grateful to the Choir and to all those who helped in the planning and the organisation on the day, and of course, to all who came to support this happy event.#chalkevalleychurch #MevagisseyMaleChoir #choralmusic #Pimmsandcake #charltonallsaints
Spotted recently in a garden close to the Churchyard, is this Hog looking for the hedgehog home that we built in June at the Nature Count day at All Saints' Church?When interviewed by your roving reporter, this Hog refused to be drawn on whether or not he was planning to move into the new des res under the yew tree in the Churchyard. Rumour has it that the property is still available, although local sources say that competition is likely to intensify in the Autumn.#naturecount #giveahogahome #charltonallsaints #ecochurch
It was a delight to welcome Revd Maggie Metcalfe AND Revd Alison Waterhouse at our Communion Service this morning. Maggie led the service and Alison preached, with a member of the congregation delivering the intercessions. It was a lovely service on a bright sunny morning.Afterwards everyone stayed on for coffee and homemade flapjack and a bit of a natter. We serve coffee after every Communion Service, and all are welcome, regardless of whether or not you want to come to the service itself. Come along and chat to your neighbours!
