Ss. Simon & Jude, Cockshutt On Sunday 8th October we held our Harvest Festival, which was led by Rev’d Edith Quirey (ret’d) on her first visit to the Benefice. It was a beautiful, sunny morning, one which seemed to inspire visitors to join us in this service of thanksgiving to God for a successful harvest … Continue reading Words from the Wardens – Reflections on October 2023
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The Divine Gardener
A reflection for Harvest This is the time of year for many churches to hold their Harvest Festival services. No doubt, there will be displays of food, some grown in local gardens. While gardeners have pleasure growing fruit and vegetables, it can be hard work tending to them. Jesus knew about the care given to … Continue reading The Divine Gardener
St. James The Least of All – October, 2023
Negotiating the Harvest Festival As we near the end of the Harvest Festival Season, Rev'd Dr Gary Bowness continues his tongue-in-cheek letters from ‘Uncle Eustace’, Reverend of St. James the Least of All. The RectorySt James the Least My Dear Nephew Darren, In the unlikely event of ever being put in charge of designing the … Continue reading St. James The Least of All – October, 2023