Dear All

It has definitely been a Wedding week. It looks like we will now have 3 weddings booked so far for next year and 4 weddings and a wedding blessing this year. Word is obviously spreading that our beautiful village churches would be the perfect setting for a deeply meaningful ceremony and celebration, I am so happy to be asked to officiate and be part of one of the most special days in a couple’s life. Big smiles from me.

This weekends we have our 8.00 am BCP (Book of Common Prayer 1662 said service, this is a quiet service with no music but with space to reflect) at St James followed by a very different family service starting at 9.30 am with bacon sandwiches and other yummy breakfast food. This is a time for families to come together and worship in a way that works for the whole family. We have a very relaxed service that lasts 45 mins with music and drama and hopefully, lots of fun.

Following on from this service we will go straight into our next Messy Church meeting from 10.45 am for coffee where we will be discussing the last Messy Church and the theme etc for our Messy Church on 16th February 2025. We are really looking forward to you being able to make this meeting and hear your views on what we have achieved so far.

I hope I see you at one of these services or meeting tomorrow and my prayer is that your week has been a good one with a weekend with moments of joy. At the bottom of this e-mail is a reminder of our bible reading for the year – you can still find fridge magnets at the back of St James or St Mary’s church should you want one.

Every blessing

Alison

Isaiah 43:1-3

43 But now says the Lord,
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.
3 For I am the Lord your God.