We have just one service in the Presteigne Group of Parishes next Sunday, 29 May.11 am Songs of Praise PresteigneCome along and enjoy singing a selection of congregational hymns and worship songs. All are very welcome to attend; masks are now optional for worship including singing, though we continue to be mindful of others' concerns and to observe a measure of social distancing.If you are unable to join us in person, you can find the Collect and a Reading for the Sunday after Ascension elsewhere on this page.
Events in Presteigne to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM The Queen include a Flower Festival in St Andrew’s Church, organised by the Presteigne and Borders Floral Art Society. The church will be full of glorious displays, arranged by local organisations on two themes: Queen Elizabeth’s long life and reign, and recycling. Entry is free, and there will be musical performances at various points during the four days of the festival. The church will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June, and from 2 to 4 on Sunday 5 June. Refreshments will be served in St Andrew’s Church Hall, on the opposite side of the churchyard from the hall, while the exhibition is open. On the morning of Sunday 5 June there will be a special Jubilee Festival Service at 11 am, which all are very welcome to attend.
Next Thursday, 26 May, is Ascension Day, which marks Jesus's final farewell to his disciples and his ascent to Heaven. In Christian art, such as this stained glass window in Chepstow, the ascending Jesus is often shown blessing an earthly group below him, signifying the entire Church.We shall mark Ascension Day with a special service at St Andrew's at 8.00 am, to which all are very welcome.St Luke Ch 40 verse 50: "And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy."
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting for St Andrew's, Presteigne with St Michael's, Discoed, takes place in St Andrew's Church at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 25 May 2022.This is our opportunity to discuss practical matters to do with how our church is run: we will receive reports on finance and building maintenance, elect members of our Parochial Church Council and representatives to the Kington and Weobley Deanery Synod, our local 'subgroup' of the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.Please do come along if you are able. This is an important meeting for EVERYONE who attends our two churches.[PHOTO: Luke Southern, Unsplash]
