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Fifty Years of Ministry

by churcheditorMagazine, News September 2, 2024August 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Looking Back on Fifty Years of Ministry Reverend Stanley Howarth (From the September 2024 Parish Magazine) Looking back over fifty years of ministry as a priest. When I was ordained priest in 1974 my bishop, archdeacon, rural dean and incumbent were all men and modern language services were just being introduced in the form of …

September 2024 – Message from the Churchwardens

by churcheditorMagazine, News September 1, 2024August 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

From the September 2024 Parish Magazine We are both truly thankful to those who continue to offer us as new churchwardens support and guidance. In the next few days we will be welcoming the Rev’d Morna as our new incumbent at St Mary’s. We hope that you will join us for this special occasion on …

September 2024 – From the Vicarage

by churcheditorMagazine, Vicars Message September 1, 2024August 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

From the September 2024 Parish Magazine Dear friends, I would like to begin by thanking you for your wonderful welcome to us - your cards, letters, flowers and produce have all been so beautiful and heart-warming. We are really beginning to settle in well and are looking forward to getting to know you all better. …

Ride + Stride 2024

by churcheditorEvents, News August 26, 2024August 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Saturday 14th September 2024 marks the annual Ride and Stride organised by Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust. Churches across the county and every deanery have been invited to participate with some churches opening up for you to visit. This years event also coincides with our Flower Festival weekend, so not only will visitors be able to …

Rev’d Morna Simpson – Introduction

by churcheditorNews August 18, 2024August 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

In less than a month we welcome Rev'd Morna Simpson as Vicar of Finedon. Whilst preparing to take up this post, she took some time out of her busy schedule to record a short message for you all. Rev'd Morna will be installed by the Bishop of Peterborough and Archdeacon of Oakham in a special …

Operation Christmas Child 2024

by churcheditorUncategorized August 18, 2024Comments are Disabled

For many years Roy and I have organised Operation Christmas Child – a charity run by Samaritan’s Purse which last year was well supported by St. Mary’s Church and friends. This year we will provide all shoe-boxes in the form of pre-printed flat packs which will ensure that all boxes are the same size and …

August 2024 Message from Fr Stan

by churcheditorMagazine, News, Vicars Message August 1, 2024July 28, 2024Comments are Disabled

From the August 2024 Magazine Fr Stan writes: When I was preparing for ordination at Salisbury and Wells Theological College in the early 1970s our Principal, canon Harold Wilson (not the prime minister of the same name), instilled in us the importance of the “Vicar’s Letter” in the parish magazine because, he said, more people …

August 2024 – Message from the Churchwardens

by churcheditorMagazine, News August 1, 2024July 28, 2024Comments are Disabled

From the August 2024 Magazine July has been a slightly quieter month in terms of church activities and events. For the churchwardens however it seems to have been very busy trying to find our way through not just the weekly requirements for services and many of the other aspects of being a churchwarden. We are …

Welcome Message from Rev’d Morna

by churcheditorMagazine, News, Vicars Message August 1, 2024July 28, 2024Comments are Disabled

From the August 2024 Magazine Dear friends, We have arrived in Finedon! Having moved at the end of July, Becky and I, as well as our cats (Nellie and Maggie) and tortoise (Mother Julian) are beginning to settle into our new home. We are very much looking forward to meeting you all and, when things …

Summer ’24 Children’s Art Challenge

by churcheditorEvents, Uncategorized July 14, 2024July 14, 2024Comments are Disabled

After so many children from Finedon Schools made wonderful Shoe Box Nativities for the Christmas Tree Festival, we have introduced a Flower Festival Art Challenge over the summer with the work going on display at Septembers Flower Festival. We are looking for you to create a 3D display or diorama of your favourite piece of …