This month Connected welcomes Revd. Hannah Suekarran who writes about how the changing landscape of our lives can often influence how we see God in the ‘Dear Friends’ article.Tony Service apprises us about services and events on the Methodist Circuit. Lynn Allan reports on the recent Mothers’ Union meeting during which Canon Rodney Nicholson spoke about the founder of MU Mary Sumner, and Barbara Richardson reports on the 2020 World Day of Prayer.Mental Health and the Time to Change initiative forms the basis for an article by Claire Nutt, and Lis Middup reports on St Wilfrid’s charitable giving to Swaziland.Carol Sowden encourages us to take a break from our hectic lives at the Night Prayer Service at St Wilfrid’s, and Revd. Pete thanks everyone involved in the management of the Parish Hall.Finally I report on the Churches Together service at St James and, more creatively, the excellent Burns’ Night Supper. I also put together some words that relate to vegetables and global warming without mentioning Churchyard Tidying. Which must be a first…
This month Joy Piper leads with the ‘Dear Friends’ piece on the importance of providing fertile soil in which to grow faith. Joy’s text leads into a report on the St Francis’ interactive experience that wound its way along Fox Lane to the Church just before the Christmas. Many thanks to Fiona Richards for the excellent photographs.Tony Service updates us with a look back at the Christmas Services and in particular the recent visit of St Wilfrid’s to join in the annual Covenant Service. Chocolate biscuits get a mention…The Mothers Union has been counting the muscles in the head of a caterpillar (248 apparently…) and finding time to admit Pat Javis as a paid-up member!Guest contributors Revd. Paul Hardingham and Revd. Dr Jo White write about fasting and crossing themselves respectively. Finally I report on Valentine’s Day (and a cleaner home) and everything else that caught my imagination this month – I really must get a grip…
Over 40 poetry (and whisky!) lovers assembled in the Parish Hall on a dark January evening to hear some of Burns wonderful verse whilst enjoying a fantastic three course dinner. The haggis was addressed in fine style by Revd. Pete and Mr. Mel Allan said the Selkirk Grace.It was lovely to share the evening will so many people, some of whom hadn’t visited St Wilfrid’s before. It is amazing how haggis, neaps and tatties can bring people together! In total £535 was raised for Church funds.A massive thanks to Pat, Carol, June and Margaret for their splendid efforts in keeping us all fed, watered and entertained.The Selkirk Grace“Some hae meat and cannot eatSome cannot eat and want toBut we hae meat and we can eatSae let the Lord be thanks”
Is it really 2020? A fifth of the way through the 21st Century already? Where does the time go?This month Fernbank Court features most prominently since they hosted the Christmas Posada and were entertained by St Wilfrid’s Junior Church. Revd. Rob Suekarran writes his first Dear Friends – welcome Rob! – and Tony Service keeps us updated with comings and goings at Brayton and Burn Chapel. Martin Pearson reveals his blokey side, and beer preferences, whilst Jackie Jackman reports on the Fox Lane Procession that took place in Thorpe Willoughby recently. There are also recollections of Noel Cryer and Carol Copland.Finally I report on the Christmas Posada and Nine Lessons and Carols at St Wilfrid’s.
