The national church Daily Hope phone line

If you know of anyone who does not have access to the internet, please tell them about this free phone line.
The daily hope phone line was launched on Sunday, 26th April and is aimed particularly at the over 75s who do not have access to the internet.  The line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044.  This is a simple way to bring worship and prayer into people’s homes while church buildings are closed. Callers will hear a special greeting from the Archbishop of Canterbury before choosing from a range of options, including ‘Prayer During the Day’, ‘Night Prayer’ and a recording of the Church of England’s weekly national online service. A section called Hymn Line will also offer a small selection of hymns, updated daily. 
 
Please contact Revd Graham Buckle regarding baptisms, weddings and funerals. His email address is: dovecote10@btinternet.com

Revd Graham’s Weekly Message

8th May 2024

Last week we had a family of ducks invade our garden. I don’t know how they got in, but they appeared to be going round and round trying to find a way out. Every now and again they would stop and take a breather and then they would continue on their quest to find a way to escape. Eventually the mother flew over the fence and the ducklings were then able to squeeze through the chain link fence to be reunited with her. Their mother was calling them and they responded to the call that they recognised. It reminded me of the story that Jesus told in the form of a parable – the lost sheep. The shepherd searched for the one that was lost until it was found and brought back into the fold … Read more