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Remembrance Sunday 2020

Remembrance Sunday 2020

Fr Patrick writes… A week beforehand we thought we would not be able to hold our Remembrance Day Service because of the second lockdown, but thankfully special guidance was published on 3rd November.  So on Sunday 8th November several people

St Mary's Lapworth December 8, 2020 News Read more

VASA: Join the drive to change lives

VASA: Join the drive to change lives

Fr Patrick Gerard has recently been contacted by VASA, via Warwick District Council, with a bid for volunteers. VASA is a volunteer community transport provider. It is their mission to reduce isolation and promote positive health and wellbeing by providing

St Mary's Lapworth November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 News Read more

Trying to enter church when you haven’t booked a service? Try abseiling!

Trying to enter church when you haven’t booked a service? Try abseiling!

If you have walked around the church tower at St Mary’s over the last few months you will have seen signs warning against the dangers of possible falling masonry. This has been caused through the inevitable weather erosion of the

St Mary's Lapworth October 11, 2020October 12, 2020 News Read more

Foodbank at the Lees Chapel

Foodbank at the Lees Chapel

Over the lockdown period The Lees Chapel and St Mary’s have combined resources to support local families in times of need. Where? The Lees Chapel have purchased a large, bright yellow wheelie bin for donations of longer life and dried

St Mary's Lapworth September 4, 2020September 9, 2020 News Read more

An Update on the Malawi Container

An Update on the Malawi Container

The Anglican Church of Malawai and Birmingham Diocese have been in partnership since 1966. Each year, the Birmingham Diocese sends a container of donations to support the churches in Malawai. Donations typically include hymn books, prayer books, clothes, tools and

St Mary's Lapworth July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 News Read more

Further Updates on the Parish Magazine

Fr Patrick writes… The CofE has now dropped the requirement for all printed matter to be distributed via the post office.  I therefore hope that with this July/August edition of the parish magazine we will be back to near normal

St Mary's Lapworth June 23, 2020July 6, 2020 News Read more

COVID-19 Church Guidance – Recent Developments

COVID-19 Church Guidance – Recent Developments

Fr Patrick writes… On Monday 4th May The Times published a letter signed by 600 people requesting that clergy be allowed to enter their churches for their own prayers and to make video services. The letter was skilfully timed, just

St Mary's Lapworth June 22, 2020July 6, 2020 News Read more

Update on the Parish Magazine

Update on the Parish Magazine

Fr Patrick writes… Last month I wrote about my experience of losing and receiving with the May edition of the Parish Magazine.  On 11th April, with great reluctance, I finally accepted that that CofE guidance on the Coronavirus meant that

St Mary's Lapworth May 28, 2020June 5, 2020 News Read more

The Rectory Garden and Online Services

The Rectory Garden and Online Services

Fr Patrick writes… The Rectory garden is at its best in May, and I have enjoyed using it for online services.  I especially enjoyed doing a service among the bluebells on 26th April, the day we should have had the

St Mary's Lapworth May 15, 2020June 14, 2020 News Read more

Marking VE Day

Marking VE Day

Fr Patrick writes… This year 8th May was designated as a Bank Holiday to mark the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day.  I cycled through Henley-in-Arden where lots of socially distanced street parties were happening; each household in

St Mary's Lapworth May 10, 2020June 5, 2020 News Read more
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Latest News and Reflections

  • Environmental Update April 29, 2026
  • Easter Peace March 22, 2026
  • Update on the Parish Magazine March 22, 2026
  • Annual Parochial Church Meetings (APCM) March 22, 2026
  • Introducing Bishop Esther March 1, 2026

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