Moorland and Egloskerry Benefice and St Stephen’s Church came together for a lovely, joyful service at North Petherwin Church on the afternoon Sunday 11th February to wish Reverend Nicki Farr well as she leaves to take up her new post in charge of the Camel-Allen Benefice. Helen Uglow welcomed everyone to the service and started it off with the first prayer. Representatives of many of the churches were involved in the service doing readings. Ray Harvey thanked Rev’d Nicki for all she had done with the churches in her time as curate and wished her well in her new Ministry. She has had an deep impact on many of us and will be missed. Nicki`s husband, Andy, was also thanked for his support and input. As Ray said, not "Farewell" but "Au Revoir"! Olivia Colwill brought up the gift for Rev’d Farr from the Benefice, which was a clerical stole, beautifully made to order by Juliet Hemingway Clerical Textiles, depicting nets full of fish and fields of sheep. Then Lynn Cove Frostick gave Rev’d Farr a very mysterious present from Trewen Church!Rev’d Jess Lancaster led sending prayers and David Miller, Minister of Central Methodist Church, Launceston spoke moving prayers as a number of the congregation came up to join in a laying on of hands for Rev’d Nicki and her husband. Jo Faull played the organ for the service, and the team of bellringers, led by Tower Captain Bill Willis, rang the bells to welcome everyone to the church.There was a good spread laid on for the tea afterwards, and everyone enjoyed the food and the opportunity to chat to people from other churches.A picture of the gifted clerical stole can be seen by clicking the Download button.PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of date published or amended.
Photo: Bill WillisThe Parish Safeguarding Officer is responsible for ensuring the coordination of any concerns about a child, young person or vulnerable adult, or the behaviour of an adult working with vulnerable groups. Their role is to ensure that these are appropriately reported both to the statutory agencies and to the Diocesan Safggeguarding Team.The North Petherwin Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is Bill Willis. His details can be found on the church noticeboard and are repeated below.Bill Willis07581 418230nppso@icloud.com If you wish to speak to Bill, please contact him for advice, guidance or just for a chat about any concerns you have.Link to Truro Diocese Safeguarding TeamMore information on Safeguarding can be found via the following link:https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding/diocesan-safeguarding-contactsInformation on our Church Safeguarding is permanently given on the Welcome page of this website. Please follow this link:St Paternus Welcome Page. PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of date published or amended.
A Massif earthquake in Morocco, floods caused by two dams bursting in Libya and a continuing war In Ukraine, with now the crisis in Gaza and Israel. And still, the people affected by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey are in need of helpThese are disasters of epic proportions and the people involved; the injured, those made homeless, children orphaned, the traumatised and all those trying to rescue and help the victims, are in desperate need of our help.DEC, the Disasters Emergency Committee, a group of leading charities, have pooled resources to help in events such as these.Can you help? If so, please visit the DEC website (see below) and make your donation. Your help will be greatly appreciated.Thank you.https://www.dec.org.uk/PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of date published or amended.
Something wonderful happened at St Paternus.On Sunday 5th March I attended Holy Communion at St Paternus Parish Church in North Petherwin.Of course, it was not the first time I have attended Holy Communion. I have done so ever since I was confirmed way back in the 60s. And it is certainly not the first time at St Paternus.For those of you who don't know it, let me tell you that in this Parish we are blessed with a most beautiful and historic church.I love Holy Communion. It is a deeply moving service, with the opportunity to sing wonderful hymns, to take communion at the altar rail, to say and listen to wonderful prayers and, on this day, to listen to the most wonderful sermon given by Rev'd Nicki Farr. She delivers her sermons from the heart, in a way that we can all understand and be inspired by.Above all, Holy Communion is a wonderful service where you can feel at one with God.If you have never been to this service at St Paternus or do not attend regularly, why don't you pop along on the first Sunday of the month at 10.30 am. I just know that you will be glad you did!Ken.PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of date published or amended.
