Loving the Creation St Francis (1181 – 1226) is surely one of the most attractive and best-loved of all the saints, but he began by being anything but a saint. Born the son of a wealthy cloth merchant of Assisi, Francis’ youth was spent in fast-living, parties, and on fast horses as a leader of … Continue reading St. Francis of Assisi – 4th October
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Benefice Sunday Worship and Holy Eucharist
Petton Church – Sunday 20th August 2023, 11th after Trinity Retired Priest, Father Paul, led us through a beautiful service this morning. Attended predominantly by worshippers from Cockshutt Church, with Cockshutt Church Warden Cathy stepping-in and acting in loco parentis of the Petton Wardens, the full service went ahead. Despite the roaring of the wind … Continue reading Benefice Sunday Worship and Holy Eucharist
The Old Country Church
We came across this poem and it reminded us of Petton Church.We thought you might also enjoy it! The old country church, so quaint and so stillThat stands at the top of the long winding hill,The tall spreading trees have shielded it thereFrom storms thru the years - each shock to e'er bear,The peaceful churchyard … Continue reading The Old Country Church