Hymns are normally sung at all our Common Worship (CW) services and services of Evening Prayer but not at Book of Common Prayer (BCP) services of Holy Communion, unless stated.
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 three 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 11th May: Annual Griff Wood Service
at Claxby Viking Centre at 2pm
Tuesday 13th May: 6pm - Reflective Service of Holy Communion (Iona)
at Claxby Village Hall (refreshments from 5:30pm)
Wednesday 21st May: Noon - Chapter Meeting at Market Rasen Church Hall
Sunday 25th May: Choral Evensong at St Thomas'
Market Rasen at 4pm
Thursday 29th May: 7pm - Deanery Ascension Day Service at East Barkwith
The following announcement was made by Revd Claire before the 10:30 service at St Thomas' Market Rasen last Sunday, 4th May 2025
'Announcement'
Before we begin our worship this morning I have something to tell you all. I am equal parts excited and sorry to announce that after 8 wonderful years here in Market Rasen it is now time for me to move on. I have been appointed to the role of NE Lincs Deanery Partnership Growing Faith Lead and Oversight Minister of Humberston. This is a role to which I felt a surprising, clear and strong call from God. At my ordination I promised God I would go where he called, and that I must do.
I’m sure you will have some questions for me as I have lots of thank yous for you but we do have plenty of time for all of those in the coming weeks. I can confirm that I will leave my posts in the Market Rasen, Walesby, Middle Rasen and Barkwith Groups and in the West Wold Deanery at the end of July. My family and I will move to Humberston in August and my licensing to my new role will take place on Tuesday 2nd September at St Peter’s Church, Humberston.
In the meantime, please would you pray for me and my family and we’ll pray for you as we all get ready for our next chapters.
A Prayer for this Week
Eternal God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life:
grant us to walk in his way,
to rejoice in his truth,
and to share his risen life;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen.
