H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 21st April 1926 - 8th September 2022(Reigned from 6th February 1952) It having pleased Almighty God to take to His Mercy Our late Most Gracious Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth of blessed memory, who departed this life this day, at Balmoral.Lord God, when thou givest to thy servants to endeavour any great matter, grant us also to know that it is not the beginning, but the continuing of the same, until it be thoroughly finished, that yieldeth the true glory; through him who, for the finishing of thy work, laid down his life for us, our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.Sir Francis DrakeMay she rest in peace and rise in gloryGod Save the King
Our very own St Peter's Church, Marton was featured in BBCs Canal Boat Diaries (Series 3 episode 2) last night. The episode talked about the canal navvies who worked on the construction of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, some of who died of Small Pox and are believed to be buried in the Churchyard. Follow this link to watch (around 11m minute mark).<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0015f8k/canal-boat-diaries-series-3-2-barrowford-to-bingley?fbclid=IwAR1IV07xD1scPEEPTE8cNSGfE_8dnUwp6AqD8a0O4fo0kgxDgexCKlo2JJQ">https://www.bbc.co.uk/.../canal-boat-diaries-series-3-2...</a>If it wets your appetite come and see the history for yourself. St Peter's Church is always open - every day - all the time. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this Saxon church. The only noise to disturb you will be the sheep grazing in the churchyard.
Sunday 6th February at 10.30 a.m.We will be giving thanks for H.M. Queen's remarkable service as Supreme Governor of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith. This Joint Service will follow the Book of Common Prayer on this occasion.The Service will beheld at All Saints' Church, Broughton
<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">This Advent we are taking every day objects as a way to help us prepare for Christmas. Today the object was the common or garden gate.</span></div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"></span><div><div>In a season of goodwill to others what gates have we closed on others or what gates have been closed on us? Perhaps we could try to open that gate - we may find it is not stuck but may swing open to kindle a relationship.</div></div><div><div>God came down to earth to be close to humanity. Have you experienced a "gateway" where you have felt closer to God? Perhaps in a special place or listening to a piece of music. Take time to look for that "gateway" where you feel close to God.</div></div><div><div>In the Bible we often read of beggars asking for alms at gates. Who are sitting at Society's gates asking for charity? As we prepare to give gifts to others, what can we give to those who are huddled at our gates?</div></div>
