On 3 October 1940, the Meco Factory in St John’s was bombed by a Luftwaffe plane. Seven men were killed, and a woman lost her sight. On the afternoon of 11 June, a service was held in church to rededicate the plaque which has been relocated from the old Meco Factory.

“New beginnings” is a theme we usually associate with the start of a new year – whether that is the calendar, academic or Church year. So why, you might be wondering, has it been chosen as the theme for a magazine we’ll be reading in June? Well, if we think back to the events of May, we will find that the theme is, in fact, very appropriate.

The coronation of Charles III this month is an almost unique event in the contemporary world. None of the other European constitutional monarchs are crowned, instead simply having a ceremony to swear an oath, and the longevity of Elizabeth II means many only know a crowning as a historic event. While the King became king at the moment of his mother’s death, this is still a highly symbolic moment. Seven decades have passed since the last coronation, hence the majority of people alive today will never have seen one.

We have had some good news, Little Lambs will be back next week, Monday 24th April.

Little Lambs Notification

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel the Little Lambs session due to take place on Monday 17th April.

We are very sorry about the late notice of this cancelation.

The Flowers Ladies of our church pulled out all the stops and created a wonderful display of flowers for Easter this year, filling the church with the glorious scent of flowers.

Get creative with our Easter Crafts & Breakfasts!

If you've got extra time, follow the Animal Trail in the churchyard and solve the hidden message.

Lent is nearly over! We will soon be celebrating the most joyful day in the Christian calendar. Before we get there, I encourage you to take a moment to look back on the last thirty or so days and ask yourself: What have I missed most during the season now coming to a close? Perhaps it’s indulging in your favourite tipple in the evening; the cake, puddings or crisps missing from your meal times; or maybe it’s the time you no longer spend playing video games or looking on social media. Perhaps you’ve been missing the flowers in church?

Alleluia, Christ is risen.
He is risen indeed.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
With these words of the Easter Acclamation, church lights are thrown on, bells ring, and, according to the service rhetoric, noise is made! It is a bright and joyful scene, in sharp contrast to the days which have gone before. Holy Week, particularly the last few days of that week, is a dark and highly emotional time as we commemorate the final days of Christ’s life on earth.