We have just one service in the Presteigne Group of Parishes this Sunday, 29 August11.00 am Festival Eucharist St Andrew’s, PresteignePreacher: Rev Prebendary Stephen Hollinghurst, Rector of PresteigneCelebrantRev Debbie Venables, Associate Minister of the Presteigne BeneficeThe service marks the welcome return of Presteigne Festival after last year’s absence due to Covid-19. Music will be provided by the Choir of Royal Holloway, directed by Rupert Gough, with organist George Nicholls. It includes a Missa Brevis (short mass) by George Arthur and the communion motet Love incorruptible by Cecilia McDowall, in addition to hymns which the congregation will be permitted to sing.Please remember that some restrictions to protect us from Covid are still in place. Masks must be worn throughout the service unless you are exempt, Communion will be offered in one kind only (wafers, no wine), and we ask you to sanitise your hands on arrival and to minimise conversation within the building. Seating will be distanced and you should sit only with members of your household or friendship bubble, if possible. MOST IMPORTANTLY there will be fewer seats available than normal, so if you are keen to attend the service, please arrive early in order to secure one. We will do our best to fit people in, however, and everyone is very welcome to attend.
Services in the Presteigne Group of Parishes on Sunday 22 August (Trinity 12) are as follows:9.30 Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer: traditional language) Kinsham11.00 Holy Communion (Common Worship: modern language) PresteigneWe are gradually relaxing the precautions taken to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, but please be aware that face coverings must still be worn for the duration of services, unless you are exempt, and we discourage chatting within the church buildings. But everyone is very welcome, whether you are long-standing residents of the area, newcomers to our community or visitorsYou can find the Collect and Readings for the day elsewhere on this page.[Photo: Communion at Hereford Cathedral c. Ash Mills]
Services in the St Andrew’s Group of Parishes on Sunday 15 August (the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary) are as follows:9.30 Morning Service (Common Worship: modern language) Lingen11.00 Morning Service (Book of Common Prayer: traditional language) Presteigne6.30 Holy Communion (Common Worship: modern language) DiscoedWe are gradually beginning to return to normal as Covid restrictions ease, but please be aware that the rules differ for England and Wales, and follow the direction of our stewards and clergy regarding distancing and mask-wearing as you arrive for services. Thank you!If you are unable to join us in person for any of our services, you may find the Collect and Readings for use at home elsewhere on this page.
