Ss. Simon & Jude, Cockshutt “Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” C.S. Lewis Ss. Simon & Jude Church, Cockshutt, held its annual Advent Sunday Service on Sunday 3rd December, 2023. The Church, its beauty in its imperfections, glowed with light, beckoning all to come … Continue reading Advent Sunday Service – 3rd December 2023
Author: Valerie Cartlidge
From The Editor – December, 2023
O Come, O Come Emmanuel Advent (from the Latin, adventus, meaning “coming”) has arrived, not only marking the beginning of the Church year, but as the ancient hymn, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”, reminds us, we are now in the midst of quietly preparing ourselves for the arrival of Christmas and the celebration of the … Continue reading From The Editor – December, 2023
Service of Remembrance – 12th November, 2023, Ss Simon & Jude Church, Cockshutt
Parishioners joined with members of the Royal British Legion (RBL) and representatives of local organisations at Ss Simon & Jude for our annual Service of Remembrance. It was, as always, a service of great solemnity and poignancy as we remembered all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in both WW1 and WW2 and more recent … Continue reading Service of Remembrance – 12th November, 2023, Ss Simon & Jude Church, Cockshutt