Please PRAY for the local elections taking place this Thursday. Pray for all the candidates willing to serve their local community. Pray for discernment for yourself in the way you should vote. Pray for the ongoing local government of our area, for wisdom, honesty and integrity for all those in positions of leadership. Pray also for our Member of Parliament and those in senior positions within Government nationally.

The Church of England are looking at Pilgrimage - This summer, the Church of England is launching a new reflection campaign centred around pilgrimage, and the places and stories that help us feel part of something bigger on our journey towards God. Pilgrim Places, Holy Lives runs from the day after Pentecost, 25 May to 21 June, with readings and reflections exploring eight places which were important in the spread of Christianity in England, and the stories of the saints who lived there. Each day will include a Bible reading, a prayer, a short reflection and a suggested action or reflective question.