Candlemas on February 2nd.

for 23 hours, 45 mins

In the UK some people begin taking Christmas Decorations down well before the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas (January 6th) - but in many parts of the world the festival is celebrated for more than a month and lasts until February 2nd. So, if you still have some lights left in the garden or decorations around the house, you are in good company!
The season celebrating the arrival of Jesus formally concludes with the festival of Candlemas.
The readings in churches on this Sunday remember the “Presentation in the Temple” (Luke 2:22-40) the time when Jesus was taken as a baby to the Temple in Jerusalem. In many parts of the church this Sunday is a time when candles are taken to church to be blessed.
When lit, these candles are a symbol of Jesus - the Light of the World.

St. Peter's Anglican Church, Gayton, Staffordshire.

St. Peter's Church is Grade II* listed, was built in the 12th century, and retains the original Norman chancel arch along with several 13th and 14th century features. The nave and tower were rebuilt in 1732, and the church underwent extensive restoration in 1870. The tower houses two bells, one inscribed "Jesus Be Our Spede 1608" cast by Willam Clibury, the other cast in 1748 by Matthew Bagley.
The walls are built from grey sandstone, local hand-made brick and ashlar, although some stonework from the earlier building has been incorporated.

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Our Vicar is The Rev'd Vivienne Starkie.

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Candlemas on February 2nd.

for 23 hours, 45 mins

In the UK some people begin taking Christmas Decorations down well before the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas (January 6th) - but in many parts of the world the festival is celebrated for more than a month and lasts until February 2nd. So, if you still have some lights left in the garden or decorations around the house, you are in good company!
The season celebrating the arrival of Jesus formally concludes with the festival of Candlemas.
The readings in churches on this Sunday remember the “Presentation in the Temple” (Luke 2:22-40) the time when Jesus was taken as a baby to the Temple in Jerusalem. In many parts of the church this Sunday is a time when candles are taken to church to be blessed.
When lit, these candles are a symbol of Jesus - the Light of the World.

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Our parish of St Peter's, Gayton, is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Lichfield’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.