“Take away the stone” (John 11:39)

Sunday Service at Ss Simon & Jude Church, Cockshutt - 26th March, 2023 Thank goodness … despite the clocks springing forward by one hour with the onset of BST (British Summer Time) in the early hours of this morning, we all made it to Church on time!  Although officially Spring, the morning dawned grey, cold, … Continue reading “Take away the stone” (John 11:39)

“Oh, thou who dost these pointers see”

A huge thank you to our very own Benefice historian, Chris, and his very interesting piece on the history of the Cockshutt Clock; like a lot of us, it might be old, but it’s still going and is, nevertheless, loved and treasured by the villagers of Cockshutt.  It’s an interesting fact that despite the endless … Continue reading “Oh, thou who dost these pointers see”

Lindisfarne – “The thin line between Heaven and Earth”

Our recent reflections on the Feast Day of St. Cuthbert brought back some wonderful memories of the many trips we make to Lindisfarne.  For us, it is a place we are drawn to, a place of great joy and peace, somewhere we can quietly reflect on our own relationship with God.   Wandering through the … Continue reading Lindisfarne – “The thin line between Heaven and Earth”