St Peter’s Church, Church Langton, Sunday 3rd November 3.00pm
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.Amen.”
Prayer for all souls day
You are warmly invited to join us in a simple service of reflection and remembrance of those we have loved and lost on All Souls day.
This short service of All Souls in St. Peter’s Church on Sunday 3rd November 3.00pm. This service will be taken by Revd Martin Hathaway. This service is to remember departed loved ones whether many years ago or recent.
During the service, the names of all those who have been put forward will be read out and there will be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of your family member or friend. If you want a member of your family or close friend to be remembered please email Maxine Johnson with the details, or if you live locally, drop a note through her door.
This service is followed by light refreshments of tea and cake
Come along and celebrate the season of Autumn. This beautiful season is the time of the year of migration and hibernation. The nights draw in and we prepare for winter. November includes All Souls. Two Remembrance services at Church Langton and Stonton Wyville.
Service Rota
October 6th Communion 6.00pm Thorpe Langton – Martin
13th Harvest Festival 10.30am Church Langton – Martin
13th Harvest Festival 4.30pm Tur Langton Jonathan
20th All Age Worship 10.30am Tur Langton – Maxine
27th All Age Worship 10.30am Church Langton – Maxine
November 3rd All Souls Service 3.00pm Church Langton – Martin*
3rd Communion 6.00pm Thorpe Langton – Martin
10th Remembrance 10.30am Church Langton – Martin
10th Evensong for Remembrance 4.30pm Tur Langton – Jonathan
17th All Age Worship 10.30 Tur Langton – Maxine
24th Communion 10.30 Church Langton – Martin
Sunday 3rd November 3pm – All Souls – Tea and cake after the service
Rosy Autumn Harvest
COVID GUIDANCE: All services are now live in church, observing the current UK Government guidance: Masks/face coverings are now optional, but we ask that if you have symptoms, please do not attend. Please check updates onLeicester Diocese’s website
A Night of Remembrance and Community at St. Peter’s in Church Langton
Last night, despite the rain, members of the community gathered at St. Peter’s Church in Church Langton, for the All Souls service. It was a moving evening filled with the warmth of shared memories and the promise of eternal hope. The event brought people together to remember their loved ones, whose names were read aloud and for whom prayers were offered.
In the midst of the hushed, reverent atmosphere, attendees were invited to light candles in memory of their dearly departed. The soft glow of these candles illuminated the hearts of those in attendance, providing a tangible connection between the living and the departed, a symbol of the enduring love that transcends the boundaries of life and death.
Candles for our loved ones
The address given by Reverend Martin Hathaway. He spoke of Jesus’s promise, one that brings comfort and solace to those dealing with loss. “In my Father’s house are many mansions,” he quoted, drawing from the Bible’s Gospel of John. These words offer the reassurance that there is a place prepared in heaven for all of us, where we will one day be reunited with our loved ones. It’s a promise that provides comfort and hope during moments of grief.
The service reached its conclusion with the hymn ‘Praise my soul, the King of Heaven.’ As the congregation joined in song, the power of communal worship and shared faith became palpable.
After the service, attendees gathered for a time of fellowship over coffee and biscuits. This opportunity to share stories and console one another served as a reminder of the strength that comes from coming together as a community. It is in these moments of shared grief and mutual support that we find solace and healing.
St Peter’s Prayer Tree
Additionally, attendees had the chance to explore the newly installed Prayer Tree, a symbol of hope and inter-generational connection. The tree is adorned with paper leaves that contain prayers, contributed by Year 4 students from the church school. These heartfelt wishes hang from the branches, the children’s collective aspirations and desires.
The Prayer Tree is a testament to the enduring power of prayer and the unity that it brings. Congregation members and visitors are encouraged to add their own prayers to the tree, either in person or by sending them to the church. As the tree continues to grow with new leaves, it becomes a living testament to the shared faith and hope that binds the community together.
The Prayer Tree
In conclusion, the All Souls service at St. Peter’s in Church Langton was a night of remembrance, faith, and community. Despite the rain, the warmth of shared memories and the promise of Jesus’s words on ‘many mansions’ provided comfort and solace to those in attendance. In moments of grief and loss, coming together as a community and offering prayers for our loved ones is a powerful reminder that love endures and transcends the boundaries of life and death.
Jesus’ words of comfort
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
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