The homilies project was developed so that a congregation can engage in study and discussion of the lectionary when a Priest or Reader are not available to lead the service. The files include the gospel reading, details of the other readings for the week, the homily itself which can be read out loud, discussion points and the collect for the week. They are written by a variety of people, including our bishops and archdeacons, and they are intended to be used by lay leaders who are not authorised to preach.
The Walesby Group is now fortunate to be able to call upon the resources of four clergy licensed to their churches, supported by a wide team of lay and retired ministers. In addition to her role as Vicar for the Market Rasen Group, Revd Claire Burnett is Priest in Charge for the parishes of Brookenby, Claxby, Croxby, Kirmond le Mire, Normanby le Wold, North Willingham, Stainton le Vale, Thoresway and Walesby. Revd Bryan Dixon, Rector for the Middle Rasen Group, is Priest in Charge for the parish of Tealby and the Barkwith Group of parishes.
(For specific parish enquiries, please see the contact details on the website A Church Near You)
Sunday 3rd November: 3pm - Service of Light at All Saints' Tealby
Wednesday 6th November: 10am - Holy Communion (BCP) at Tealby
Thursday 7th November: 3pm - Reflective Service of Holy Communion (Iona)
at Claxby Village Hall (refreshments from 2:30pm)
Sunday 10th November: 10:30am - Walesby Group Remembrance Service at St Mary's Claxby
Sunday 10th November: 10:45am - Barkwith Group Act of Remembrance at East Barkwith War Memorial
Sunday 10th November: 6pm (for 6:30) - Barkwith Group Quiz at The Heneage Arms
Monday 11th November: 10:50am - Act of Remembrance at Brookenby War Memorial
Monday 11th November: 1:30pm - Chapter Meeting at Market Rasen Church Hall
Friday 15th November: 7pm - Walesby Curry Night at Walesby Village Hall
Wednesday 20th November: 2pm - Walesby Group Meeting at the Viking Centre, Claxby
Thursday 21st November: 2pm - Walesby PCC Meeting at the church
There are a wide range of theological opinions within the church, this article reflects the views of the author
'Reconciliation'
Reconciliation is one of our greatest needs and toughest challenges as human beings. In a world plagued by conflict, division and indifference, the Church has a crucial role to play as a community of reconcilers. Jesus calls every one of us to love God, our neighbours, ourselves and our enemies – a challenging command, with nobody left out.
The word ‘reconcile’ literally means to bring together – or heal – that which was broken. This healing is much more than the absence of conflict. It’s certainly not about suppressing difference. Reconciliation is about seeking to transform relationships that have become damaged or destructive into relationships of trust that bring new life.
The journey towards this is not easy. It requires humility, time and patience. Most of all, it demands a decision to let go of the destructive power of memory and past hurt. It’s precisely because reconciliation is so difficult that it is so powerful.
Reconciliation is at the heart of Christ’s good news. It’s at the centre of the call he makes to those who follow him. That’s why I’ve made it a personal priority for my ministry.
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus are the story of God’s reconciliation with humanity. Through them, Jesus opens the way for a restored relationship between God and us. If we embrace that joyful new relationship, it should overflow into the way we relate to one another. This will look different in each of our lives – from making cups of tea to acting as professional mediators.
Christ calls us to be peacemakers who cross the borders and barriers that divide us – radical in our generosity and welcome. It’s a call to see others in their full humanity, to persist in seeking their good. Communities of followers of Jesus across the world are present at the most local levels where relationships are made or broken. In these relationships, the Church has the opportunity to offer honest, deeply-rooted hope.
(Material taken from the Archbishop of Canterbury’s website: https://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/priorities/reconciliation)
A Prayer for this Week
Lord of heaven,
in this eucharist you have brought us near
to an innumerable company of angels
and to the spirits of the saints made perfect:
as in this food of our earthly pilgrimage
we have shared their fellowship,
so may we come to share their joy in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.