They provide a space to meet and work on our own art and craft projects. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, cardmaking painting and any other arts or crafts,All are welcome! Tea and coffee provided.
What is it intended to be?Something to appeal to those who have been Christians for a while, who want to think through their faith, to look at things afresh and perhaps gain a new perspective.For those who sometimes feel their faith seems like talk without much practise, this might help translate faith into action.Does this sound like something you might be interested in? Or would you like to find out more? Simple email - deacondavid999@gmail.com
Visitors to the churchyard can now view a new map displaying the locations of fallen service personnel CWGC graves and family memorials within the graveyard.It was unveiled on Wednesday 6th July by members of Ordsall Primary School Council, and in the presence of representatives from Retford Lions, Rotary, the Royal British Legion, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, local Councillors, churchyard volunteers, church members and service veterans.The map in its display case is located just off the public footpath, near the approach to the Ordsall War Memorial. The children placed cast iron poppies and wooden crosses on the graves, and then laid a wreath at the War Memorial. They then enjoyed refreshments inside church and were introduced to 'Doug the Pug' by Revd. Alex!
After his licensing, Revd. Alex said, “I want the church to be a place of welcome for everybody, especially for people who feel like they don’t belong. Just like the church welcomed me when I felt like I didn’t fit in.” Born in Newcastle, Alex moved to the local area in 2013 when he came to live here to study at the Bible College in Mattersey. Having become a Christian as a teenager, he felt a call to ministry and started his studies at 19. At college, he met his wife, Catherine, who he married in 2016. Alex then took part in the first year of our Younger Leadership College programme and spent a year working with the River Idle Benefice churches. He recently finished his curacy at Christ Church, Worksop, and St. Luke's Church, Shireoaks. As one of the diocese’s youngest vicars at 27, he wants to see the Church working with the local community and reach out to those on the margins of society. Both he and Catherine are passionate about theological study and want to see God's people understanding and studying Scripture. They regularly visit family in Scarborough and Newcastle and enjoy walks with their dogs, Charlie the miniature Dachshund and Doug the Pug. As Alex starts his new role, they’re both excited to be joining in with the ongoing work of God in Ordsall and West Retford. Pictured: Bishop Andy, Revd. Alex, and Archdeacon Tors.
