Praying the Scriptures: Understanding Lectio Divina
Many parishioners appreciated reading through Luke's Gospel in Advent and Mark's Gospel in Lent and have asked for guidance in how best to approach their daily reading of the Bible. A session on Lectio Divina, the prayerful reading of Scripture, has been arranged for Tuesday, 30th September at 7pm in Syderstone Church. What is Lectio Divina? See this link for a page on how Lectio Divina differs from other forms of engaging with the Bible.
Beyond the Pigpen: From Rebellion to Reconciliation
Fr Clive will lead a Day Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham on Saturday, 13th September. The programme will commence at 9.30am with an address in the Barn Chapel and will include Mass and Sprinkling in the Shrine Church before ending with a short time of prayer and reflection at 4pm. Everyone is welcome. Please invite your friends and any who may be interested. A detailed programme will be available in due course.
New Dates for the Contemplative Prayer Group
For over a year, a group from across the Creakes Benefice and beyond it have been meeting at The Church of Saint Mary Syderstone for contemplative prayer. Contemplative prayer is a form of silent prayer that is focused on experiencing God’s loving kindness through quiet, gentle attention. This form of prayer has a deep and rich tradition within Christianity. Meetings are at 4pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Coffee, cake, and fellowship follow.
Believing with the Body — A Talk by Fr. George Guiver
Building on the excellent lectures of previous years we are delighted to have Fr George Guiver CR as our speaker this October. Fr George is a monk with The Community of the Resurrection in Mirfield and the author of several books. His latest book is 'All Christians are Monks: The Monastery, the Parish and the Renewal of the Church'. This is a talk not to be missed and everyone is encouraged to attend, especially PCC members and those who will be involved
Christmas Servives Across the Creakes Benefice
Information about services across the Creakes Benefice for Christmas 2024
Carol Service at The Church of Saint Mary Syderstone
A carol service is being held at the Church of Saint Mary Syderstone on Friday 20 December at 6pm. The service will feature guest organist Benjamin Howell and his music students, plus the Syderstone Singers. There will be readings, carols, and time to reflect amongst friends. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served after the service.
Contemplative Prayer Group to Continue in 2025
New dates for the Benefice Contemplative Prayer Group have been published. The group meets once a month for silent prayer at the Church of Saint Mary Syderstone. Usually Fr. Clive starts with a brief talk or reading to help the group settle and find a focus. Then there is 20 minutes of silent prayer. After a short discussion or wrap up by Fr. Clive, there is coffee, cake, and fellowship at the back of the church. All are welcome to
Acts of Remembrance Across the Creakes Benefice
There was an Act of Remembrance following the Benefice Sung Mass in South Creake and Morning Worship in Syderstone on Remembrance Sunday. Both services were at 10am. There was also an Act of Remembrance before Choral Matins in North Creake at 11.30am.
Special Choral Evensong for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
We had a special Choral Evensong on Sunday in The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, North Creake for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. A good-sized congregation was present, and refreshments were provided after what was a very moving service.
Eucharist for Waterden’s Patronal Festival
Friday, 1 November at 12:00 noon is the Patronal Festival for Waterden. Fr. Clive will be preaching. Please do come along to worship in this very special church.