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Pet Service success for Fun-Key church
St Giles’ Wedding Fayre
Revd John Chambers is pictured leading the annual pet service at Fun-Key Church, a new venture at St. Mary’s Richmond. The family event takes place on the last Sunday of each month providing fun for family, friends and worship aided by craft, music, activities and a warm atmosphere.
In the picturesque village of Bramhope, St Giles’ Church is holding its first Wedding Fayre next month. Revd Janice Smith will be on hand to talk to couples who come to the church on October 7th and says there will be lots of advice on hand. “Church weddings are on the increase again. People want a meaningful and spiritual service before God for this, the greatest commitment of their lives.”
A congregation of 125 humans and 50 animals of all shapes
and sizes took part in the service of thanksgiving for animals with the pets receiving an individual blessing and owners a personalised certificate. There was a quiz, face painting, craft activities, hymns and songs with refreshments provided by the Mothers’ Union including animal shaped biscuits. For more information visit the Fun-Key church Facebook page or contact gillian.lunn@yahoo.com
Poet Laureate at Leeds Minster Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy comes to Leeds this month for a poetry and musical evening to celebrate Leeds Parish Church becoming a Minster. On September 27th at 7.30pm she will be joined by musician John Sampson and, as well as drawing on a wide range of writing, Carol Ann will be performing a poem for Leeds which has been written especially. The event VI
has been sponsored by LCI and the Leeds Literary and Philosophical society. Carol Ann Duffy is a Scottish poet and playwright, and professor of Contemporary Poetry at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the winner of numerous poetry awards and has been awarded an OBE. Tickets from LCI. See Diary Dates opposite for details.
She says that couples will have the chance to visit the church in a relaxed and informal way and consult a range of exhibitors - all experts in matters concerning the ‘big day’. They will be available to give advice - from harpists and hair-dos to florists and fireworks! Ms Krystyna Novak, the organiser, said: “I am really excited at this new venture. St Giles is such a warm, cosy church with its beautiful stonework arches, all set off by a rich red carpet. Who would not want to marry here?” Further details can be found at www.stgilesbramhope.org.uk