Licencing of Rev’d Canon Laura Hewitt as Rector of the StowCaple group of parishes:
The licencing service took place on Wednesday 19th March in the church of St John the Baptist, King’s Caple, led by the Acting Bishop Rt Rev Dr David Thomson.
A warm welcome was given to Laura by a congregation from across the parishes with hymns led and sung by the StowCaple choir.
Photos of the service can be found in the Gallery.
Lent Lunch:
14 April at King’s Caple Old School 11.00am – 1.00pm
Faith in Art during Lent 2025
As there is no Benefice Compline for Lent this year, Kathy Priddis is belatedly offering 4 evening Art and Prayer Workshops at her home, on Thursdays 20th & 27th March and 3rd & 10th April from 7.00-8.30pm.
Places limited – only 2 left – so jump in soon!
Please bring an apron.
Round Oak Cottage, Bridstow HR9 6QJ.
To join and get directions please email: kathy@priddis.me, or phone and leave a message on 01989 218503.
The first session resulted in some fantastic interpretations on “Beginning with a Dove”.
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Diocese News – click here to see this week’s news from Hereford Diocese, and here to read the latest version of Inspire! magazine.
Periscope (a Christian lifestyle magazine) is now digital! – as it is no longer possible for this to be posted out – the e-magazine is available to download here.
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PAST NEWS & EVENTS:
Retirement of Rev’d Crispin Pemberton – Sunday 21 April 2024
Crispin’s final service as Rector of StowCaple Benefice took place at a packed Sellack church. The sun shone as it was Crispin’s birthday(!), which also helped with parking on the field and socialising outside after the service.
Many thanks to Suzannah for organising and rehearsing a magnificent choir, supplemented by family and friends. The music by Stanford, Handel, Byrd, Berthier and Finzi complemented the service perfectly.
Crispin explored the irony of today’s reading – John: The Good Shepherd and His Sheep – in this his final sermon!
The church had been beautifully prepared by many members of all the churches across the Benefice and special thanks are given to Kathy for preparing a memorable gift for Crispin, as well as to all involved in the preparation of refreshments, particularly Barbara for the gorgeous cake. More photos of the service can be found in the Gallery: click here.
Coronation Celebrations – click here for a selection of photos taken at Peterstow & Bridstow church celebrations.
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations – click here for a selection of photos taken at the Jubilee Benefice celebrations.