Dear Friends,
The 80th anniversary of VE Day is a moment of profound significance for our country. It is a time for us to remember with deep gratitude the generation who gave their tomorrow for our today. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Many of us will be thinking of our parents or grandparents, remembering them with love and thankfulness. We also remember that war continues in many parts of the world today and we continue to pray for peace and justice.
On May 8 1945, church bells rang out across the country to mark and celebrate victory in Europe, following Germany’s total surrender to the Allies. The day was one that remained in the memory of all those who witnessed it, including my own Grandparents who remembered the sheer joy and relief that war in Europe was over. It signified the end to nearly six years of a war that had cost millions of lives; had destroyed homes, families and cities; and had brought huge suffering to populations of entire countries. Millions rejoiced and in towns, villages and cities across the country – and indeed the world – people celebrated the victory with spontaneous street parties, dancing and singing. However, VE Day did not mark the end of World War II because the war against Japan did not end until 15th August 1945. Faith, for many people at that time, helped them get through the difficult and dangerous times, giving them hope that things would be better, that goodness and light would overcome the darkness and that justice would prevail. Faith can give us strength, consolation and hope too, enabling us to carry on whatever we are facing, because Jesus promises to always be with us (Matthew 28:20) lifting us up and sustaining us, encouraging us to not be afraid but to trust in him.
God Bless,
Clare
Rev’d Clare Coates
Lead Minister for Hardwick, Dry Drayton and Caldecote with Childerley
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
07818618795
Services in May
Sunday 4 May
9:30am Holy Communion and Sunday Club with Rev’d Clare
Sunday 11 May
9:30am Holy Communion with Michaela McNeill and Rev’d Clare
3:00-4:00pm Wild Church at the Cabin. An outdoor family service suitable for children of all ages, to engage playfully, actively and creatively with God’s natural world.
Sunday 18 May
9:30am All Age Holy Communion and Sunday Club with Rev’d Clare
Sunday 25 May
9:30am Morning Worship for all ages with Ali Marcus and Peter Cornwell
Thursday 29 May Ascension Day
7:00pm St Mary’s Comberton, with Rev’d Claire and Rev’d Chris
Zoom Services
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.
Weekday Services
Wednesdays
1st Wednesday of the month, 9:00am at the Cabin
And in the following weeks, on zoom. All welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89886404258?pwd=TUowNlY3bVBSUThEa0pRTmZoT0liUT09
We are launching Caldecote Women’s Prayer group on Thursday 8 May and thereafter, weekly in term time at 9am on Zoom! Women from Caldecote and surrounding villages are warmly invited to join us online, gathering in spirit to pray, reflect and lift one another up through prayers. For more information, please speak to Rev’d Clare.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85862955673?pwd=xdAzFalsE5eLRaSjNrPEC2x0dK8m9I.1
Meeting ID: 858 6295 5673
Passcode: 390391
Friday night prayers at 7:30pm, on Zoom
All most welcome to join us on Fridays for night prayers starting at 7.30 pm with chat and prayer actually beginning at 7.45 pm.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74928194654?pwd=ModszJXGbkzYudWzjxmZ6F8uWyu5bL.1
Meeting ID: 749 2819 4654
Passcode: 3v4ZAQ
For more information, please email Michaela McNeill on mjvmcn@gmail.com.
What’s On
Tuesday Toddlers in the Cabin
All welcome to join us for free play, craft, story and fun!
Tuesdays
Every other week, 1:00-3:00pm The Colour Wheel – Hardwick Mindful Colouring Group
£4 donation which includes refreshments and materials. For more information contact Nicky.
Thursdays
10:30am-12noon Bumps and Babies with Ali in the Cabin. All welcome.
Saturdays
1st Saturday of every month: 10.00am-12noon, Pippins, in Hardwick School Hall.
Drop in for a cuppa, cake and a chat!
Useful Contacts
Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org
Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974
Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org