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relationships. Whether it’s walking with friends, DATES FOR
family or co-workers, it’s a great way to catch
up, connect, and engage in meaningful
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We’re introducing a monthly walk in the
benefice, so if you’d like to walk with 2023
company why not join in on a fourth Friday –
the details are in the Benefice news Floral Group 1st Thursday Club Communibus Women’s Institute
elsewhere in this magazine.
Walking also holds an important place in Salt and Pepper Club Pop in Place Twinning Gardening Club
many religious traditions, including
Christianity. Jesus Christ himself was often
depicted walking through the countryside,
preaching and healing people. Even during 25th Folk Night, Skittle Alley, Drax Arms John & Di Cullen 7.30pm
his final days, Jesus walked a long and
difficult path, leading up to his death and
resurrection. August
On Good Friday, Christians commemorate 8th 65 . Anniversary Celebration
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the crucifixion of Jesus, a day that was
marked by his suffering and death. Walking in
silence, reflecting on the path that Jesus
walked, is a powerful way for Christians to
connect with the sufferings of Jesus and to SP 17th Salt and Pepper Club
honour his sacrifice. This is why we have a
Walk of Witness up to Black Hill, where a Cross is erected during the service at September
10:45am. Later in the day we will remember the path Jesus took to the Cross
during our reflections at 2pm. 12th Kelly Shaw 'A Celebration of Nature's
Then on Easter Sunday Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and often this Bounty' Demonstration
involves a joyous gathering with family and friends. I know there will be joyous SP
celebrations at all our services in the benefice on Easter Sunday, for Zinnie and I 21st Salt and Pepper Club
this will include a lovely walk on the beach at Lulworth Cove before our first
Communion of Easter at 8am on the beach! 26th Folk Night, Skittle Alley, Drax Arms Sherburn Sanders 7.30pm
However you are remembering, reflecting and celebrating in the days leading up 29th Macmillan Coffee morning
to Easter Sunday, I do hope they are filled with ways to recharge, relax and
reconnect.
With blessings Sandra October

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