WELCOME TO ST MARY'S AND ALL SOULS
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St Mary’s and All Souls Easter Services: Maundy Thursday 2nd April - 20.00 Benefice Holy Communion at St Mary’sGood Friday 3rd April - 10.00 Devotional service at St Mary’sEaster Sunday 5th April - 09.30 Holy Communion at St Mary’s. 11.15 Holy Communion at All SoulsFull Service Details Here |
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Take a look at the churches in the Benefice from the air |
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St Mary's and All Souls Services We will post any revisions to services here and on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StMarysAndAllSouls |
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St Mary's and All Souls latest Newsletter |
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PCC Papers You can now download minutes and other PCC documents from the PCC page |
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Food Bank latest needs: https://bromleyborough.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/ *PLEASE DON'T SEND US FROZEN OR CHILLED ITEMS AS WE DON'T HAVE THE CORRECT STORAGE FOR IT AND IT SPOILS BEFORE WE CAN DISTRIBUTE IT* WE'VE GOT PLENTY OF PASTA, CEREAL & BISCUITS
Thank you!
Judith Simmonds will be taking the Parish contributions towards the end of the month so please drop your donations into our box in the porch before then. |
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The Church Of England Daily Prayer |
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Rev Susan writes:
Byron and I frequently enjoy time off together by going into London and walking around. Often we visit the same shops, walk the same route but occasionally we explore streets and alleyways that are unfamiliar.
We love spotting the blue English Heritage plaques that have been put up to commemorate some notable men and women who have either lived or worked in the various buildings.
These buildings may be humble or grand but they all have blue plaques linking the people of the past with the buildings of the present.
This led me to think of how our churches hold special memories for people. We will mark St Mary’s 90 the Anniversary next year, St Martin’s is, of course, much older and Well Hill and All Souls are firmly rooted in their communities too.
I have lost count of how many people have told me of their family connections with the churches. So many memories and rich family histories.
It is nice for us to have and share those memories, but church buildings are not there to just remind us of the past, but to think of the present. Ancient churches and cathedrals receive lots of visitors who admire the grand architecture, the wonderful stained - glass windows, the paintings, the statues - and people enjoy the peace and ambience found in them.
On occasion you may hear church buildings referred to as ‘sacred spaces’. These places were built for the glory of God – to draw our thoughts, our eyes, up to the one whose presence goes far beyond the buildings – to God who is omni-present. And all churches remind us that there is a community of people in each locality, who gather there to worship and pray.
Many people pass churches every day and probably never even notice them, they are so familiar that we don’t think about them. Christmas is a time when more people are drawn to church to hear the story of Jesus’ birth and sing the familiar carols. For lots of people it’s an important part of their Christmas tradition and celebration.
But at the end of this month we enter Holy Week leading quickly into the most important Christian festival of Easter at the start of April.
Generally there are fewer people who attend Easter services than there are at Christmas. Perhaps this is because it is not a time when family gatherings happen so much and for children it’s more about the Easter eggs and less about the story – whereas at Christmas they also have the excitement of their Carol services and Nativity plays. Yet Jesus said more about his death and resurrection than he did about his birth. He said, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” (John 12:32).
So, I wonder, how might we seek to spread the amazing redeeming love of Jesus’ message to those passing our buildings this year?
Invite a friend – All are welcome.
Reverend Susan
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