Last summer was the hottest I have ever known. It was a difficult one for farmers: arable crops were too dry, and some farmers were harvesting at night to try to gain the moisture levels required for sale. Many livestock farmers had to use their winter silage to feed their Read more
On Sunday 20 September members from all four churches in the Benefice gathered at St John’s hall for a simple celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Alec’s licensing in the Benefice. It was a joyful occasion with lots of laughter – and cake! Over the summer we had collected donations Read more
It seems an odd thing for St Johns Church to support, but read on and I think you will see why. The Morning Star Trust own and operate three yachts and take people to sea for anything up to 10 days. The people who come are expected to become fully Read more
As we envision our future as a Benefice, we find inspiration in Archbishop Samuel’s life and ministry in Tamil Nadu, South India. Despite being from the lowest Dalit caste, Samuel believed in his calling to be ordained, overcoming opposition even within the Church of South India. His mission was to Read more
August is normally a quiet month when the Church Hall and St John’s Rooms are not as busy as normal. However the SMT have been busy, we have arranged for the doorway between the hall and the toilets to be made accessible for all, we also organised servicing of the Read more
I hope you have had time for relaxation over this long hot summer. Sabbath rest – the need for proper periods of stepping away from routine work whether creative, practical or dutiful – has been baked into Creation from the very start. Do we rest enough I wonder? I read Read more
Have you ever thought about the consequences of Global Warming and Climate Change in terms other than temperatures increasing? Most of us will be highly aware at present of the impact of prolonged high temperatures and of Wildfires both abroad and at home. But do you know about Tipping Points? Read more