A September Retrospective

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What a month it has been, and perhaps one of our busiest since June when we welcomed the Watoto Choir, Rushden Town Band as well as hosting the D-Day 80th Evening of Reflection. September has not only seen a new beginning for the younger members of our congregation who have started new school years, with …

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Licensing of Revd Morna

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St Mary’s has a new vicar! The evening of Wednesday 4th September 2024 saw the collation and licensing of the Revd Morna Simpson as Vicar of Finedon and Curate Training Programme Officer with Assistant Vocations Officer. The service was very well attended by clergy and community with the church filled with over 180 people all …

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Fifty Years of Ministry

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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  …

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September 2024 – Message from the Churchwardens

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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 …

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Ride + Stride 2024

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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 …

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August 2024 Message from Fr Stan

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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 …

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August 2024 – Message from the Churchwardens

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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 …

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