The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and senior church leaders have called a month of Prayer for the Nation during the second lockdown. The aim is that as many of us as possible unite to do this at 6pm each day. They have published a short booklet with a selection of general prayers to choose … [Read more…]
For November, and with a new national lockdown beginning, perhaps bringing despair to some and giving us ever stronger cause to hold our neighbours in our hearts, Lucy has chosen ‘Prayer for Pilgrims’, by Sheila Cassidy, which Grace Bryers recently shared with our prayer group. Almighty God and Father of us all,Have mercy on this … [Read more…]
The theme of our November magazine is, of course, remembrance with details of our special Service to Remember Loved Ones and Remembrance Sunday. The 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain serves as a reminder that we still need courage and endurance and we reflect on the issues facing the Royal British Legion for its … [Read more…]
Our talented Editor, Pam, has another packed magazine ready for our perusal. (If you know anyone who can’t access it online and would like one printing out and pushing through their letterbox, please email lois.sparling@gmail.com and we’ll get that done.) This month’s edition features the first Letter from our new Priest-in-Charge. We also welcome the … [Read more…]
In this month’s magazine we welcome news of our new Priest-in-Charge and the resumption of Sunday services in church. We look at the poignant story behind one of the nation’s favourite hymns and celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers’ journey. Continuing with the sea theme, Rev Jean Radley is this month’s Castaway. Click … [Read more…]
Church members were delighted by the announcement, at this Sunday morning’s services at Burneside, Grayrigg, Selside and on Zoom, that Rev Tricia Rogers, who has taken part in many of our Zoom services during lockdown, is to join the Beacon Team from September. Stepping up to take the place of Canon Nigel Davies, who is … [Read more…]
August’s Parish News is now available online. It features the Feast of the Transfiguration, celebrated on 6 August. There is good news about the re-opening of our church building and praise for the volunteers who have been busy preparing. Rev Jean Radley pays tribute to both Andrew Knowles and Maureen Stevens who have recently announced … [Read more…]
The Beacon Team email order of service for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity, including the text of all the readings in full, a short homily (on the parable of the sower) and opening and closing hymns, is now available. Click here to read or download it, or visit our Worship page to sign up to receive … [Read more…]
The Beacon Team email order of service for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity, including the text of all the readings in full, a short homily (on the text ‘Come unto me, all you who labour, and are overburdened, and I will give you rest’) and opening and closing hymns, is now available. Click here to read … [Read more…]
This week’s poem is taken from the Northumbria Community’s Celtic Daily Prayer (Book 1). It’s a good one to use if you wish to pray for one particular individual and hold them in mind while saying each verse. May the Father of Life pour out his grace on you;may you feel his hand in everything … [Read more…]
