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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 AUGUST MESSAGE
Dear Friends, The Cross Talk event is now over for the time being, although we will continue to pray for our friends in Potchefstroom. For three days all the delegates together with their Bishops met with the host Parishes and our Bishops in Swanwick in Derbyshire.
We spent time praying together and getting to know each other. Visitors from Malaysia, Canada, Germany and South Africa led our worship and it was a truly amazing experience to join with so many people of different nationalities. It reminded me to seek to regain the joyfulness of our shared Christian faith. While we were there the news came from the Synod of the overwhelming vote in favour of consecrating women as Bishops.
Our visitors from South Africa thoroughly enjoyed being with us and our friendship will continue with developing links between schools. Perhaps a return visit to Potchefstroom over the next year or so?
Now that the schools have broken up I hope you will have an opportunity to rest and be refreshed over the summer holiday. As I write the weather is set fair for a wedding later today so long may the sunshine continue.
Don't forget the Weston Village Show on August 10th. It's a show with events for all the family, the highlight of the year.
With Love
Charmian
Services for July/August 2008
Hodnet
Weston
Peplow
Sunday 6th July Trinity 7
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Morning Prayer
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11.00 am Morning Prayer
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Sunday 13th July Trinity 8
11.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Morning Prayer
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Sunday 20th July Trinity 9
11.00 am Family Communion
9.30 am Morning Prayer
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Sunday 27th July Trinity 10
6.30 pm Evensong
11.00 am Family Communion
9.30 am Holy Communion
Sunday 3rd August Trinity 11
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
6th JULY LUNCH
On July 6th, the parish will hold a "Bring and Share Lunch" at Hodnet Hall tea rooms. This will enable everyone in the parish to meet our South African visitors.
For more details please ring Sue Whitby on 01630 685595 or Janice Parker on 01630 685531
MARCHAMLEY GARDENS STROLL
Sunday, 13th July 2008 2pm˜5pm Ten village gardens open - Teas - Plant Sales. Adults £4 Children (over 5) £2 Family ticket £10 Dogs on leads please.
Proceeds to St Luke's Church Hodnet
HODNET PRE_SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Monday to Friday, 9.00 am until 11.45 am and 12.30 pm until 3.15 pm. Thursday, 9.00 am until 12noon
Thursday we offer a parent and toddler session and all are welcome from 1.00 pm until 3.00 pm. Please ring Natacha on 01630 685812 for more details.
Peplow Village News
A Summer Buffet in aid of Peplow church will be held at Weobly Small Holding, the home of Gill and Duncan Roberts, on Saturday, July 26th 2008. 4.00 pm onwards. Adults £5, children £2.50.
Weston News
Saturday, July 12th 2008
Picnic and music at Warden House. All proceeds to The Severn Hospice.
Telephone Margaret and John Edwards for more details on 01939 200235.
Tuesday, July 15th at 7-30pm
Weston Village Hall AGM. Contact Christine Moodie 01939 200656 or John Edwards 01939 200235.
Sunday, August 10th
Weston Village Show - Carriage Driving, Parade of North Shropshire Fox Hounds. Helicopter from RAF Shawbury. Model Helicopter flying exhibition. Dog Agility Demonstration. Balloon Race.
And many other attractions.
Saturday, September 13th.
A sponsored walk over the Fun Ride Course.
HODNET 2000
Do you know about "Hodnet 20002"?
We can help towards the cost of atteding University, College or an apprenticeship.
For an application form ring 01630 656507 or 01630 685207
For information about all activities within the Parish, services, weddings, baptisms, funerals etc. please contact the Rector:
