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 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 his role as Rector for the Middle Rasen Group, Revd Bryan Dixon is now Priest in Charge for the parishes of the Walesby Group and the Barkwith Group of parishes.
(For specific parish enquiries, please see the contact details on the website A Church Near You)
Tuesday 5th May: 6pm - Reflective Holy Communion (Iona)
at Claxby Village Hall
Wednesday 6th May: 1:45pm - First CITS Study Course
at Claxby Viking Centre
Saturday 9th May: 10am to 4pm - Open Churches Festival
at Brookenby, Claxby, Normanby, Tealby, Thoresway & Walesby
Sunday 10th May: 10am to 4pm - Open Churches Festival
at Brookenby, Claxby, Normanby, Tealby, Thoresway & Walesby
Sunday 10th May: 3pm - Annual Griff Wood Service
at Claxby Viking Centre
Thursday 14th May: 7pm - Ascension Day, Deanery Service
at St John the Baptist, Nettleton
Sunday 31st May: 1pm - Annual Ramblers Service
at Walesby 'Old Church'
Sunday 31st May: 5pm - Evening Prayer (BCP)
at St Martin's, Kirmond le Mire
There are a wide range of theological opinions within the church, this article reflects the views of the author
'The Archbishop of Canterbury addresses the Pope'
In our world today, we are called to live and preach the Gospel with renewed clarity. In the face of inhuman violence, deep division, and rapid societal change, we must keep telling a more hopeful story: that every human life has infinite value because we are precious children of God; that the human family is called to live as sisters and brothers; that we must therefore work together for the common good – always building bridges, never walls; that the poorest among us are closest to the heart of God; and that the forces of death are overcome by the risen life of Christ. This is the vision of Jesus Christ – it must be where we fix our eyes in the years to come.
An extract from Archbishop Sarah's address to Pope Leo XIV
A Prayer for this Week
Eternal God, giver of love and power,
your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world
to preach the gospel of his kingdom:
confirm us in this mission,
and help us to live the good news we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
