A Word From the Manse...

       Autumn is almost upon us, our harvest festivals are happening, and our thoughts are beginning to turn from summer to winter. Traditionally, this is the time of year when we take stock of things. We celebrate the good things that have happened over the last year and we look to the future.

​     In the past, people would be particularly thankful for the food that was harvested and would look to make sure that enough was stored away to see them through the winter months. Things are different now. The supermarket tends to take care of storing our winter supplies for us and, this year we have all the uncertainties of COVID.

.     Are things better than last year? Let’s hope so! After all, there are many good reasons to believe they will be. Chief amongst them is the successful vaccination program. While clearly there are many reasons to remain cautious, we should remember that we have so many things to be thankful for.

    I’m thankful that our building is open, our regular services are all running, we can sing and praise God, and that next week we can have coffee after the services. Fellowship is beginning to seem more normal. The Church Halls are open with social activities and coffee mornings. Of course, there are the usual challenges. Singing while wearing a face mask will never seem a natural idea, and whilst YouTube and Zoom have proven their worth throughout recent times, technology always seems capable of producing challenges.

     Looking into the winter months ahead I am reminded of all the things we didn’t manage to do last year including, Remembrance Sunday and our Christmas Eve service. It is my firm hope that we will be able to honour those we love and have sadly passed away at our All Saints service this year, and that our Remembrance Sunday service will be open to more people. For Christmas, I’m sure that my prayers for unrestricted carol singing will be echoed by many.

Whats On?

Check our Calendar to see upcoming events, such as:

• All Saints Service
• Remembrance Sunday Service
• Holiday Events! (TBA)

     Times have been difficult and continue to be challenging but I believe we have a lot to be thankful for and even more to look forward to.

With Every Blessing,

Rev Steven