Archive for January, 2018
Musings from The Manse – January 2018
‘Where has this last year gone?’ is often heard at this time of year, and to add to that we can now say ‘where has the last decade gone?’ as we move further towards the end the second decade of this century. It also raises other questions as we reflect and look back; What has […]
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I wonder if you observe Lent by giving something up or doing something different. I have heard of folk giving up chocolate, alcohol, coffee and crisps, some have tried to look at how they spend their time and stopped watching their favourite soap. Some have said they will do something different, maybe contact the family […]
Continue ReadingAsh Wednesday Joint Service
Bilton Grange and Knaresborough URCs will join together in worship to mark the start of Lent at Bilton Grange at 7pm on Ash Wednesday the 14th Feb. The service will include communion and will be for about 30 minutes. I look forward to us sharing together as a Pastorate as we journey into Lent and […]
Continue ReadingEaster Eggs
It comes around so quickly and Easter is early this year. We have to start collecting for our mini egg drop to share Easter with our neighbours. You’re always so generous, so if possible, could you add a bag of mini eggs to your shopping? Thank you, Norma
Continue ReadingPromises, Promises
Who hasn’t ever made a promise – whether to themselves or to someone else? It is something we often do without thinking about it too much. I promise I will call you tomorrow; see you at the weekend; buy you a new toy; cook dinner for your parents, or some other little thing. Then there […]
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