Good evening friends,

Who’s looking forward to an extra hour in the morning on Sunday? As I am on the rota for the 8am service I must confess to feeling very lucky! 

Now then, what do I need to share with you this week? I think the most important thing is an invitation to pray. The Dean of the cathedral has written a special series of prayers called a Novena – nine days of prayer specifically for us to pray as we approach the enthronement of Bishop Cherry as the Archbishop of Wales on 8^th November. The theme of the prayers each day focuses on aspects of the archbishop’s presidential address at the recent Governing Body meeting and it is hoped that the whole province of Wales will unite in praying as we approach this new season in the life of our church. At a clergy training day today, Bishop Cherry thanked us for our prayers, and then added “please don’t stop”. It was heartfelt. So please click the link and have a look at the materials. If you would like a hard copy printed, just let me know.

https://churchinwales.contentfiles.net/media/documents/2511_-_Novena_for_the_Enthronement__Cherry_w8V7I5d.pdf

Also, don’t forget that if you would like to watch the enthronement in good company, Raglan Church will have a big screen up to live stream the service – 3pm 8^th November. Just bring a plate of food to share and join the party. (Sue Russell and Sarah Byford are collating numbers).

My last thing to mention is that next week I am taking two days off (Tuesday and Wednesday, 28^th and 29th). The rest of the team are working so please don’t hesitate to be in touch with them if you need anything – the team is so strong and we are all aware of each others’ work and situation so someone will be able to help. I really do think we are in an amazing place with the various clergy and lay people who work so hard to pull together for the mission of God. Thank you to everyone who contributes to church life, I’m very aware that you make my role much easier than it might be, and we shine the light of Christ for all to see, when we work together. Thank you.

Someone said to me this week that they never know whether they really can ask me for prayer when I offer. Yes you can – I keep a note of everyone, week by week, on my desk and you can be assured of my prayers when you need them. So just let me know.

With love,

Sally xxxx

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Please note that Friday is usually my rest day. Emails received on Friday may not be responded to until after the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.