Services in the Presteigne group of Parishes on Sunday 3 October (Trinity 18 / The Feast of St Michael and All Angels) are as follows:8.00 Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer: traditional language) Presteigne9.30 Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer: traditional language) Lingen11.00 Harvest Thanksgiving PresteigneAs three of our churches are dedicated to St Michael and All Angels (Discoed, Knill and Lingen), this weekend marks their patronal festival, the traditional feast of Michaelmas, which actually falls on 29 September and is one of the traditional four 'quarter days' in a year (Lady Day (25th March), Midsummer (24th June), Michaelmas (29th September) and Christmas (25th December)). They are spaced three months apart, on religious festivals, usually close to the solstices or equinoxes. They were the four dates on which servants were hired, rents due or leases begun. It used to be said that harvest had to be completed by Michaelmas, almost like the marking of the end of the productive season and the beginning of the new cycle of farming. It was the time at which new servants were hired or land was exchanged and debts were paid. This is how it came to be for Michaelmas to be the time for electing magistrates and also the beginning of legal and university terms.
Services in the Presteigne Group of Parishes on Sunday 26 September (Trinity 17) are as follows:9.30 Holy Communion (Common Worship: modern language) Kinsham11.00 Holy Communion (Common Worship: modern language) PresteignePlease be aware that we are still maintaining many elements of our Covid-19 precautions, following the guidance of the Welsh and English governments and the Church of England, and in consultation with the Parish Church Councils of each of our churches to ensure that everyone who wishes to attend services in person feels comfortable doing so. This may wearing face-coverings throughout the services, and seating is still distanced to some extent. Do ask if you would like to be seated further from other people. But everyone is very welcome!
Services in the Presteigne Group of Parishes this Sunday 19 September (Trinity 16) are as follows:9.30 Morning Service (Book of Common Prayer: traditional language) Lingen11.00 Morning Service (Common Worship; modern language) Presteigne6.30 Holy Communion (Common Worship: modern language) DiscoedWe are keeping most of our Covid prevention precautions in place for now, in all our churches, but the rules vary slightly according to whether they are in England or Wales. In Presteigne and Discoed we have to be masked indoors for the duration of the service. In Lingen we have chosen to continue wearing face coverings even though it is no longer a legal requirement, in order to protect everyone in this relatively small building. Please be aware of other people's concerns and keep your distance where necessary.We are able to sing in all our churches! Please do come and join us if you are able. If you can't be with us in person, you can find the Collect and Readings for the day to read at home elsewhere on this page.
Services in the Presteigne Group of Parishes this Sunday 19 September (Trinity 16) are as follows:9.30 Morning Service (Book of Common Prayer: traditional language) Lingen11.00 Morning Service (Common Worship; modern language) Presteigne6.30 Holy Communion (Common Worship: modern language) DiscoedWe are keeping most of our Covid prevention precautions in place for now, in all our churches, but the rules vary slightly according to whether they are in England or Wales. In Presteigne and Discoed we have to be masked indoors for the duration of the service. In Lingen we have chosen to continue wearing face coverings even though it is no longer a legal requirement, in order to protect everyone in this relatively small building. Please be aware of other people's concerns and keep your distance where necessary.We are able to sing in all our churches! Please do come and join us if you are able. If you can't be with us in person, you can find the Collect and Readings for the day to read at home elsewhere on this page.
