September saw the annual Harvest Festival at St Bartholomews. A vicar wasn’t available, but that didn’t stop us now that we have a church warden. Ben led a cheerful celebration, and talked about the Kneesall of a couple of decades ago when the whole village was more closely connected to food production. It reminded us to be ever mindful of where our food comes from, and the importance of farming, in a time when we’re becoming more and more removed from it. 

The Kneesall Knightingales were in good voice, leading hymns, singing an anthem and teaching the congregation a new song. This was the closing prayer, which many agreed was particularly beautiful… 

May the road rise to meet us, may the wind be always at our backs, may the sunshine be warm upon our faces, may the rains fall softly on our fields, and until we meet again, may God hold us in the palm of his hand.

That same afternoon the church filled up again when around 100 people gathered for the Baptism of Rufus Ernie Chapman. Another joyous occasion. 

Please join us in December for Christingle at 10.30am on the 10th, and Carols by Candlelight at 6pm on the 22nd.