From the Parish Priest
Dear friends,
New year is always exciting, but it does not take long for normality to return and we are back in our usual routine. However, the year proceeds, and before we know it the days are getting longer, and signs of Spring are already appearing.
In the Christian Church, Lent will soon be upon us, and Easter following. Many people see Faith, and particularly the Christan Faith as something to console and comfort us as we live our lives in a cruel world. That is the case in some ways, but the Christan Gospel also challenges us, and we ignore this challenge at our peril.
Lent is about engaging with the Challenge of the Christian Gospel, and exploring how we can learn from Jesus’ life and teachings, and express that truth in our lives and through our worship.
Lent Starts on Ash Wednesday 14th February (Yes, it displaces Valentine’s Day!) with our Ash Wednesday Service at Kelly at 7pm.
During Lent, there will be a Lent Course, at the Rectory, on both Monday at 5pm, and Thursday at 7pm. This year we will be exploring the Holy Week Services or Liturgies. There seemed to be quite a bit of confusion and misunderstanding as to what these beautiful service were for and there position in the tradition and life of the church. There is a great deal we can learn from them, and so this is an opportunity to prepare to take a full and meaningful part in the life and worship of the Chruch at this most special time.
With love and prayers,
Philip