Good evening all, 

I trust you are well? 

It is turning out to be a wildly busy week – meetings, people, report writing, and planning Christmas! I know! We haven’t even finished the harvest season yet hahaha! In fact, the other day I even saw something that might be good for us to consider during Lent. That was a little bit too far forward, even for me!

A couple of things to share with you this week – 

We are having a one off service of Compline on 18^th October at 7pm in Usk. It is Compline with a slight twist – the autumn evenings are beautiful and the air has a special quality, so we will be holding the service in the churchyard. Please come dressed for the weather. We will have seating, and if the rain is tipping down then we may have to rethink, but the plan is to be outside, as we say the final office of the day, before the “greater silence”. If you’ve never been part of a Compline service then please do come along and give it a try. I know those who are familiar with the service will have it in their calendars without a doubt. It promises to be atmospheric and peace inducing. 

Second, I wanted to share with you some good news about the Mothers’ Union locally. I’ve attached a photo of our very own Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen James being enrolled as a member in our local Bettws Newydd branch, as his wife Sue is welcomed in from another branch. The Mothers’ Union does a huge amount of good work, locally and abroad, as well as providing fellowship and friendship for its members. It is a powerhouse of prayer and welcomes all people as members, you don’t need to be a woman or a mother. Please let me know if you are interested in finding out more.

Finally, can I offer you my usual reminder – can I pray for you? Is there anything you would like me to pray about, and is there anything I can help with?

Thank you to all those who are working hard alongside myself and the rest of the team. Some of you really do go above and beyond, and I wouldn’t choose to be part of this anywhere else.

With my love and prayers,

Sally xxx

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