Ever wonder why we eat pancakes just before Lent? The tradition dates back to Anglo-Saxon times, when Christians spent Lent in repentance and severe fasting. So on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the church bell would summon them to confession, where they would be ‘shriven’, or absolved from their sins, which gives us Shrove Tuesday. … Continue reading Shrove Tuesday – 21st February 2023
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When Morning Gilds the Skies
When Morning Gilds the Skies (and) The Sweet Church Bell Peals Over Hill and Dell*… Okay, so the bells weren’t pealing, but what a beautiful scene greeted us as we walked into Petton Church this morning for Sunday Worship! It truly lifted our spirits as we hunkered down into our winter coats on such a … Continue reading When Morning Gilds the Skies