by Rev'd Canon Eileen Harrop | Aug 19, 2021 | St Mary's, St Andrews
Dear Friends, August! Whatever you and I are doing this summer, we might have been more attentive to the weather than we might have done in previous years. In my reckoning, this summer will not be memorable for being the sunniest or warmest in our region. Our...
by Tom Deakin | Aug 10, 2021 | St Andrews, St Mary's
Confirmations – Sunday June 27th On Sunday 27th June, St Mary’s Church, Gainford welcomed the family and friends of 5 candidates for Confirmation, the Bishop of Durham The Rt Revd Paul Butler and the combined congregations of St Andrew’s, Winston and...
by Rev'd Canon Eileen Harrop | Aug 9, 2021 | St Mary's, St Andrews
Dear Friends, August! We have arrived at the height of summer. We have enjoyed stunningly beautiful summer days of bright and warm sunshine although the forecast warns of thunderstorms as temperatures rise. ‘We are not all in the same boat’ although ‘we are in the...
by Rev'd Canon Eileen Harrop | Jul 23, 2021 | St Mary's, St Andrews
Dear Friends, Do you feel you and we have entered a new post-pandemic phase as Government legislated restrictions have been lifted? Are you celebrating summer holidays with family and friends? In the past week of sunshine and warmth, I have noticed wild swimming being...
by admin | Jul 22, 2021 | St Andrews, St Mary's
When attending a Confirmation Service from within the congregation I’m always struck by the sense of belonging and the pride of being a genuine part of the proceedings when witnessing and praying for the individuals who have chosen their faith. It is a good feeling...
