By Canon Jim Mynors Over the 25 years I have served in rural parishes there has been a welcome growth in the amount of relevant literature and websites available. This book helpfully brings together the best of the last few years’ thinking, as one would expect from the National Rural Officer of the Church of […]
The Mears Ashby group of churches had their annual carol service at Beckworths Emporium. For the past six years they have sung their carols in partnership with David Brown, the owner of the Emporium, and with the Kettering Salvation Army YP Band. This year Archdeacon Richard Ormston was there along with the Bishop of Brixworth, […]
Sisters’ 600th year of memorial service for the hero of Agincourt. The English community of Syon Abbey was founded by a charter of King Henry V in 1415 exactly 600 years ago, to pray for him and his family, living and dead, and for the souls of all the faithful departed. On 31st August the […]
National Day of Prayer for our Police is on Thursday 14th May. The aim is to spark prayer for the police service in general and for those who support them. This is especially important in this time of a reduced force. These are difficult times for our Police. The National Day of Prayer for the […]
Poverty Sunday is a national initiative encouraging local churches and community groups to reflect, raise funds and respond to issues of poverty affecting communities in England. We are inviting you to take part in a Poverty Sunday Service followed by a Frugal Lunch on Sunday 21st June, or a day or time that suits you. […]