St Peter’s Church in Pedmore, Stourbridge invited families to come and explore their churchyard on Palm Sunday for their first Forest Church session. Around 24 children came along for the…
Around 24 children came along for the hour-long ‘service’ which included a short time of worship followed by three activities – an Easter trail, the chance to make an Easter garden and some colouring and puzzles. At the end, the group came back together to sing again before enjoying hot dogs!
Calling Young Disciples Mission Enabler, Jayne Blythe said: “The church put on a couple of different trails for families during the pandemic which were really popular so they thought they’d give Forest Church a go. It was advertised to Messy Church families, baptism families and also in the local primary school. Forest Church takes place around the churchyard and happens outside regardless of the weather – we just encourage families to dress appropriately!”
Rector of Pedmore and Wollescote, David Nichol, said: “We had heard that Forest Church had worked well for other churches and our local CE Primary already does Forest School so we thought it might be good to try as an alternative to Messy Church. Our plan is to invite families who don’t normally come to church to something once a month where we can share faith in a fun way.”
Siobhan is Mum to Bethan and Connie. She said: “The afternoon has been beautiful and really well organised. It’s wonderful to have activities for the whole family which use what’s around us and makes God come alive in a natural way. It gives the children a chance to talk to their friends about Jesus and helps them learn the stories.”
Emma is Mum to Harry and Niamh. She said: “We try to come to Messy Church regularly and every one has been amazing. Today I especially enjoyed the gardening – the theme of new life was lovely.” Harry, age 11, said: “I liked the activities, especially the trail. I don’t know that Jesus told his friends to get him a donkey!”
St Peter’s CE Academy and St Peter’s Church in the Saltway Team have been awarded a silver Church and School Partnership Award recognising the close relationship between the church, school and local community.
This year’s Church of England Advent and Christmas theme focuses on the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: the gift of God being born as one of us in Jesus Christ.
An article from Archdeacon Mark for December editions of parish magazines.
The Muslim-Christian dialogue group in Lye, Stourbridge, arranged a litter pick on 31 October to clear up two local streets.
A new singing group for children will launch at St Peter’s Centre at Pedmore Church on 15 November, 10 years after Singing Angels originally began at St Andrew’s Church on the Straits.
Bishop Hugh visited Cropthorne with Charlton C of E First School on 3 November to share in their collective worship and meet with the children.
Approaching 5,000 poppies will again be on display this year both outside and inside St Mary and All Saints Church, Kidderminster as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served and continue to serve in armed conflicts worldwide.
Last weekend, Bishop Alan Winton confirmed candidates from the parishes of Gornal and Sedgley and Kingswinford at All Saints’ Church in Sedgley. We asked the candidates from All Saints to tell us about their journey to confirmation and the difference their faith has made to their lives.
St Andrew's Church in Netherton launched a weekly Wellbeing Café last month to provide a safe and warm space for…
Elaine Simpson was ordained Deacon on Sunday 25 October by the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick in a special service at St Mary’s Church in Elmley Castle,
