August is the holiday month, with schools, colleges and many voluntary groups closed. For some, this holiday season brings a very welcome break from work and routine, a time to get away from it all and relax. For some it’s a get-away to somewhere different, somewhere to explore and experience a different culture. For some,… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice – August 2023
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Vicar’s Voice April 2022
Have you ever noticed when attending various church services throughout the year, how the priests’ stole and the altar cloths change colour at various times? Have you ever wondered why? Well, the churches year is made up of different seasons, and each season has it’s own colour. During Advent and Lent, Purple is used as… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice April 2022
Messy Church March 2022
March saw the 4th Messy Church held in St Felix, and much fun was had by all. Activities included making paper chains, decorating jars for candle holders, and the opportunity to play in the play-doh pit!! After a story and song time led by Greg and Rachel, Charlotte served up a shared lunch of 3… Continue reading Messy Church March 2022
World Day of Prayer 2022
Held on the 1st Friday of March each year, the World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. The origins of World Day of Prayer date back to the 19th century when Christian women of United States… Continue reading World Day of Prayer 2022
Vicar’s Voice March 2022
This month sees two major events taking place. The first is Ash Wednesday, on the 2nd March. This is the day the season of Lent begins, and the day when, Christians receive ash on their foreheads, reminding us that we are but dust and ashes. It is also the time of year when we traditionally… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice March 2022
Vicar’s Voice February 2022
I guess the most important date we think of in February is the 14th. Yet there are a number of special dates for people in this month. The church begins the month with Candlemas, or the presentation of Jesus in the temple by his mother Mary and earthly father, Joseph as according to Jewish rite.… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice February 2022
Vicar’s Voice January 2022
I hope you all managed to have a good Christmas, and despite ongoing restrictions due to Covid, you managed to spend some time with your nearest and dearest. I hope you also managed to attend a Carol Service (or two!) or a Nativity Play, or you might even have watched Midnight Mass from Kings College.… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice January 2022
Vicar’s Voice December 2021
December, and the month when we get excited about Christmas…or the month we dread ! No doubt, as December draws on, many of you will be making preparations for the big day. Writing and sending a myriad of Christmas cards, buying a new real tree or getting the old well used one out of the… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice December 2021
Vicar’s Voice November 2021
Rev Mandy’s letter for November 2021
Vicar’s Voice October 2021
October, the end of summer, the start of Autumn. The weather might be anything, wet and windy, hot and sunny, cool and grey, the leaves have started to turn colour, and the days are shortening fast. But the month of October is a very busy one when it comes to celebrating Saints and Praying for… Continue reading Vicar’s Voice October 2021