The not-the-Vicar’s Letter – February 2023

Following the recent retirement of our Priest we are fortunate to have Rev. Anne as one of the retired Priests looking after us during the Vacancy. The following post is a thought-provoking letter from her, which first appeared in the Parish Magazine. Dear Friends One of the little jobs I do for the diocese is … Continue reading The not-the-Vicar’s Letter – February 2023

Flowers in Church

In Ss. Simon & Jude, Cockshutt, the altar flowers (also known as Chancel flowers) are placed behind the altar table, on the marble reredos (in some churches they are placed adjacent to the altar). Altar flowers play an important part in our act of worship as they are an offering of thanksgiving to God. The … Continue reading Flowers in Church