Update on Sunday Worship

Sunday 19th April

The Third Sunday of Easter

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Sunday
 9:15 am   Holy Communion at St Lawrence, Towcester
10:15 am   Benefice Sunday Worship via Zoom
11:15 am   Family Worship at St Bartholomew’s, Greens Norton

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Dear friends,

As we continue through the Easter season, we are reminded that faith is not simply a moment, but a journey that leads somewhere real. In Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples walk the road to Emmaus, talking, questioning, and trying to make sense of all that has happened. It is in the middle of that journey that they recognise Jesus, and their hearts begin to burn within them. That same invitation is there for us: to walk together, to make space for God in everyday life, and to trust that Christ meets us on the road.

In the coming weeks, one of the ways we do that together is through our Annual Parochial Church Meetings (APCMs), which take place as part of our regular acts of worship:

• St Mary’s, Easton Neston – Saturday 2nd May at 6:00 pm
• St Lawrence, Towcester – Sunday 10th May at 9.15 am
• St Michael’s, Bradden – Sunday 10th May at 9.15 am
• St Bartholomew’s, Greens Norton – Sunday 17th May at 11.15 am

APCM report packs will be sent by email to those on the Electoral Roll and printed copies will be available in church next week.

The APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) is the yearly gathering of each parish church. It is a time to reflect, give thanks, and look ahead, as well as to appoint key roles and receive reports, helping ensure the life of the church is open, accountable and well supported.

A key part of the APCM is the appointment of Churchwardens, who work closely with the clergy in caring for the life of the parish. This year, we have two vacancies at St Bartholomew’s, Greens Norton, and one at St Lawrence, Towcester, as Stephanie Watts steps down. We are deeply grateful for all that Stephanie has given.

The APCM also includes the election of members to the Parochial Church Council (PCC), which shares in the leadership of the church, helping shape worship, mission, finance and the overall direction of parish life.

If you would like to be part of this shared leadership, or would like to explore what is involved, please speak with Revd Paula, Revd Greg, Revd Nigel, or your Churchwardens.

Looking ahead to this weekend, St Lawrence will host the Lumos Candlelight Concert on Friday evening. An unforgettable evening of Coldplay music in a stunning candlelit setting.

Then on Sunday at 2:00 pm, we gather again for something quite different but equally special. Faith, Fun and Food, our young people’s group, will be joining with over 30 pupils from St Thomas More Catholic School for a shared act of worship. This all age service is open to everyone and offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the faith of young people, to worship together across generations, and to encourage one another as we continue to grow as a church that is outward looking and rooted in Christ.

Everybody is very warmly welcome.

With my prayers 

Revd Paula Challen  
Rector 

 Worship for this coming week