Rector of the Upper Itchen Benefice @CofEWinchester
...: Send down upon all Bishops and Curates...the healthful Spirit of thy grace;... #BCP#RuralMinistry
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Five Easter Holy Communions celebrated across the benefice (and my excellent Lay Reader celebrated another two by Extension)!
#HappyEaster
... forgiveness,
and everlasting life and glory;
for, with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
rhou livest and reignest,
ever one God, world without end.
Amen.
#GoodFriday
2/2
O Lord Jesu Christ,
Son of the living God,
set thy passion, cross and death
between thy judgement and our souls,
now and in the hour of our death.
Grant mercy and grace to the living,
rest to the departed,
to thy Church peace and concord
and to us sinners...
1/2
Our last 'Thoughtful Tuesday' of Lent was rigorous, encouraging, and with moments of tearful testimony.
Then a lovely catch-up with many other parishioners in the locals bar! #VillagePubMinistry
A beautiful afternoon funeral was had, with gospel opportunity amidst the pastoral care... perhaps not unconnected to the impromptu bible study during a home visit this morning! #OneLord
"While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightningย stood beside them..." Luke 24.4
'Sunday Station' Easter Garden!