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Hodnet Parish is located in North Shropshire, in the West Midlands and is part of Lichfield Diocese.
We are three churches who together are looking to love God and serve Him in our rural area and further afield.
Have a look at our Statement of Purpose on the "About Us" section for more information.
We hope that you find what you are looking for here, if not please use the details under "Contact Us" and we will do our best to answer your query.
We are an Anglican church with three lovely historic buildings in different parts of the parish:
* St Luke's Church in Hodnet, of Norman origin, is the Parish Church
* The Chapel of St Luke at Weston under Redcastle, close to Hawkstone Park.
* The Chapel of the Epiphany at Peplow, a hamlet south of Hodnet.
We share the following Core Purposes - Mission - to bring people of every age and background into a living and growing relationship with Jesus Christ Community - to be a mutually supportive, caring community in which everyone has a part to play Worship - to offer worship to God that is wholehearted, accessible and relevant Discipleship - to enable people to grow in wholeness and Christ-likeness in their own lives and relationships God's Kingdom - to change the way the world around us goes about its business
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
Baptism and Thanksgiving We welcome families who wish to bring their children to be baptised. A first step would be to attend a church service and introduce yourself, or to contact the Rector directly.
We will help you to understand the significance of Baptism and what part the Church can play in your child's growth in faith. In it you make a commitment to Christ and to the nurture of your child in the Christian faith. As a church we promise to grow as part of the church. If all you wish to do is to express your gratitude to God for the gift of a child then an alternative to baptism would be a service of Thanksgiving.
Weddings
If you are planning to get married the best way to do so is in church in the presence of God. To say your vows "in the sight of God" concentrates the mind on the seriousness of the commitment and expresses your need for the strength and help of God in your marriage.
You are eligible to be married in one of our churches if either of you are resident in the parish or one of you is a member of the electoral roll of either church. For non-residents to join the electoral roll it is necessary to have attended worship regularly for at least six months. We believe in a loving and forgiving God and so Divorce is not always a barrier to being married in Church. If either of you have been divorced it's important to discuss this with the Rector, as an opportunity to learn from the past and to move on. Contact the Rector as a first step in your wedding plans.
Confirmations Young people may be prepared for confirmation at any age from school year 6 and upwards. This is normally done in a group each year or every other year, which meets weekly for about 8 weeks. Adults may be confirmed at any age, and preparation for this may be done individually or in a group. Contact the Rector with any enquiries about confirmation.
Funerals For many people the subject of death is a very sensitive issue. When a loved one dies we are in a state of shock and bewilderment. The Funeral Director arrives to make the funeral arrangements and will ask you if you would like to go into church for the service or go straight to the Crematorium. All you need to do is tell the Funeral Director you would like a church service.
The funeral would be a service of thanksgiving with a personal tribute to the person's life. Because of time pressures at the Crematorium, I encourage you to use the church for a short service. Obviously I hope we never need to meet under sad circumstances but if we did I want you to know that your church cares very much and wants to support and comfort you.
RECTOR'S MAY MESSAGE
Dear Friends, We had such a celebration last Sunday! The Bishop of Shrewsbury was with us to confirm three people and to present the Bishop's Certificate to seven people, five from our parish.
It was a really happy occasion and the Bishop, preached on the gospel reading from
St John. Jesus said to his disciples "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me." The Bishop reminded us how often our Bible reminds us not to be afraid. God said to Moses that there was nothing to fear and Jesus made it very clear that we are not to be anxious. God knows what our needs are and will provide for us.
The Bishop's Certificate group, who has completed two years study, all enjoyed the course and are now more than able to lead worship from time to time. I am so proud of them all. Now we need a new group to start the course, what about a group of men this time?
With Love
Charmian
Services for May/June 2008
Hodnet
Weston
Peplow
Thursday 1st May Ascension Day
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7.30 pm Ascension Service
Sunday 4th May Easter 6
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Morning Prayer
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11.00 am Morning Prayer
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Sunday 11th May Whit Sunday
11.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Holy Communion
6.30 pm Evensong
Sunday 18th May Trinity Sunday
11.00 am Family Communion
9.30 am Morning Prayer
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Sunday 25th May Trinity 1
6.30 pm Evensong
11.00 am Family Communion
9.30 am Holy Communion
Sunday 1st June Trinity 2
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Morning Prayer
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11.00 am Morning Prayer
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Officer
Name
Tel: Number
Parish Rector
Rev. Charmian Beech
01630 685491
Hodnet Church Wardens
Mrs Janice Parker
01630 685531
Mr Gerry Whitby
01630 685595
Weston Church Wardens
Mr Arthur Fox
01630 685180
Mr Brian Harper
01939 200636
Hodnet 2000
Is someone in your family thinking of attending University,
College or taking an apprenticeship. Do you know about
"Hodnet 2000" We can help you with some of the cost. Ring 01630 685207 for an application form. If you would like to help and become either a trustee or a supporter please ring the above number.
Plant Stall
Plants wanted for a plant stall to be held on Sunday, May 18th at Hodnet Hall Gardens. Please contact Joanna Howard on 01630 685207 if you have any surplus plants.
Brass Rota for Hodet
Volunteers needed to clean the small items of brass. If you could spare an hour or so, once or twice a month please contact Janice 01630 685531.
Hodnet Flowers
If possible could the windows be decorated for Pentecost. Whit Sunday.
May 11th. Thank you all.
Altar Rota for Weston
May 4th and 11th. Fiona Chant.
May 18th. Joan Woolley.
May 25th. Ivy Harper.
Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup
We are excited to welcome our new supervisor, Natacha Ferrett. We will endeavour to make this a very exciting term for the children.
Our session times are Monday to Wednesday.9.00 am until 11.45 am and 12.30 pm until 3.15 pm.
Thursday and Friday. 9.00 am until 12 noon.
Thursday afternoon we offer a parent and toddler session and all are welcome to attend from 1.00 pm until 3.00 pm.
Hodnet Church Bookstall
We have a wide range of books for sale in Church. If you want a holiday read please come and have a look. All proceeds from the sales go to the Church.
Hodnet, Age Concern Lunch Club
Volunteers wanted! We still need more people to volunteer a little time to help with the Age Concern lunch club at the Meadows on a Thursday.
Hodnet Youth Club
Ruth Holden still needs people to offer some help with the Youth Club. Please, please think about whether you can help ˜ we can't provide a flourishing club for our young people without your help. Call Ruth on 01948 890610 or Charmian on 01630 685419.
For information about all activities within the Parish, services, weddings, baptisms, funerals etc. please contact the Rector:
