Following the latest government announcements of measures to limit the spread of Covid, it’s now mandatory to wear a mask in church. There are exemptions for those who are leading services, preaching or reading, and for singing. The choir will not sing in masks, but it seems sensible for others to keep them on. This is the only change we are making to our Covid arrangements at the moment. I … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2021
Rector’s letter 4th December
Snow was falling, snow on snow: on Thursday it really did feel very like a bleak midwinter outside. As I sat in my study looking out at the sunset, with a hot cup of tea, thought of all those whose homes aren’t warm, who can’t warm themselves with hot food and drinks, and, especially, those without a roof over their heads. This month our retiring collections are for Shelterbox, a charity which … [Read more...]
Open the Book Team video
St Mary's Open the Book Team have produced a fantastic video for our local schools telling the Christmas Story: The Impossible Promise. Well done to all involved in making this video! … [Read more...]