Harvest Time

It's harvest time and our Benefice churches will be holding their special services and events now. St Mary's held a combined Harvest Communion with a 'Back to Church' service last Sunday complete with balloons and some beautiful flowers.

Many people took the opportunity to accept the invitation to come back, and we were pleased to welcome them all. The usual refreshments after gave everyone the chance to meet and greet each other.

The children brought some of the gifts to the altar for a blessing, and these have been distributed to local families or those living alone this week. These brought plenty of smiles to their faces and thanks. We have missed those who are unable to come to church because of illness or infirmity and would like them to know they are always in our prayers. If you would like someone to visit you, please let us know.

The second 'Sunday Sanctuary' for young people was again, well attended. There were 40 young people at the first meeting the previous week. The event held at 5.oopm in the church, gives those who have never been inside the church the opportunity to share an informal gathering, led by Lydia, the Youth Worker.