For centuries the eastern and western churches have considered Mary, the Virgin Mother of Jesus, pre-eminent among all the saints. In the gospels, Mary makes her first appearance as a teenager. Nothing is known of her childhood, and what we do know of her is found mostly in Matthew, chapters 1-2 and in Luke, chapters … Continue reading The Blessed Virgin, Visits Elizabeth – 31st May
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Plant a tree for the Jubilee
The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. Everyone from individuals to schools and churches will be encouraged to play their part to enhance our environment by planting trees during the … Continue reading Plant a tree for the Jubilee
Accession of Queen Elizabeth II
We were really surprised and touched by this moving and poignant tribute to our Queen in the Church of Ss Simon & Jude, Cockshutt, on Sunday 6th February. This was the day when we commemorated her accession to the throne, seventy years ago, following the death of her father King George VI. God save the … Continue reading Accession of Queen Elizabeth II