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Services across the benefice on Sunday 16th February 2025

St. Mary Almeley – 11.00 am – Holy Communion.
St. Mary Brilley – 3.00 pm – Village Praise.
St. Mary Magdalene Eardisley – 9.30 am – Iona Service.
St. James Kinnersley – 9.30 am – Holy Communion.

The Services across the benefice, including St. Mary Almeley, for the whole of the current month can be found here.

Churchyard Maintenance
We are looking to appoint someone for the maintenance of the churchyard (March to November) on a fortnightly basis to ensure tidy and respectful surroundings. To include mowing and strimming, edging and treatment of paths as appropriate, trimming bushes and removal of weeds at the base of walls. Removal of all cuttings and rubbish will be essential. Expressions of interest to judyhayes618@gmail.com by 28th February with prices, experience and equipment available 

Our vicar Marcus’ latest thought for the month of February 2025 can be found here, where you will also find the Acting Bishop of Hereford’s letter for February 2025.

Sox For Soles
Many thanks to everyone who donated socks for the salvation Army to distribute. The box was overflowing and they will be much appreciated.

While thinking of those not as fortunate as us, please remember the Community Larder (a box kept in the church porch). The donations of non-perishable goods are taken to Kington where they are distributed to those in need in our area. Thank you.

Study Group – Reverend Katie Smith will be leading a study group looking at the book of Romans. This will start on Thursday 16th January at 7pm and will be every third Thursday thereafter. It will be located in Almeley. For further information, please email Katie: – revkatiemsmith@gmail.com

Night Prayer (Compline)
Night Prayer is a traditional short time of prayers at the end of the day.  Wednesdays here at 7.30 pm

Epiphany letter from Archbishop Stephen, who has written to all clergy, lay ministers and congregations in the Church of England. The letter is here.

In this week’s pre-recorded video message, Bishop Richard looks at the final mark of mission – to treasure, to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth – the video is here. To access the previous video messsages, please use the Hereford Diocesan website here or on YouTube here.

Year of Engagement 2025: we can join Bishop Richard with Revd. Stephen Hollinghurst – Mision Enabler, Environment and the Bishop’s former chaplain Nicol Kinrade in a video conversation here.

Furher articles by members of the diocese can be found on St. Ethelbert’s blog on the Diocesan website here.

Church website – Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are, again, looking for someone to manage our website and keep it updated. If you, or someone you know, are interested in more information about what is involved and feel that you have the appropriate skill and, of course. time, please contact Judy Hayes (07914 812 509). Thanks in advance.

Recipe Book
St Mary’s church has ‘gone to print’ with a new recipe book. This has tried and tested family favourites and is on sale (£5) in church. Please contact Judy Hayes (07914 812 509) if you wish to purchase but cannot get to church.

Diocesan Services –  An online service every Sunday from the Diocese, this will be broadcast at 10.00 on the diocesan Facebook page.
Church of England – Church of England services can be joined at any time here or here
Further afield – The Taize community in France livestream their prayers everyday at 7.30 here and beautifully from across the world, here