Many congratulation to Doug, organist for Ss Simon & Jude Church and the Benefice Choir, who reached the grand age of 90 this week! During this Sunday’s service (26th February, 2023), led by Rev. Ian, Doug’s organ playing was as wonderful as ever, his fingers and toes nimbly playing the keys and pedals with a … Continue reading Happy 90th Birthday Wishes Doug!
Churchyard Awards 2022
Congratulations to each of our four churches! In the 2022 Lichfield Diocesan Churchyard Scheme, all four churches received an award; the results were as follows: Ss Raphael & Isidore, Petton – Gold St. Michael and All Angels, Welshampton – Gold St. John the Evangelist, Colemere – Gold Ss Simon & Jude, Cockshutt – Silver Ss … Continue reading Churchyard Awards 2022
Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes – 22nd February, 2023
Last night, we attended the wonderfully peaceful service of Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes. It may well have been cold and wet but churchgoers from across the Benefice came to Ss Simon & Jude, Cockshutt for this special service which marks the beginning of Lent. From the outset, the atmosphere in Church was … Continue reading Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes – 22nd February, 2023