The Church Of The Holy Rood -- Wool, Dorset, U.K.

Reflections - a service of encouragement

For the Evening Service, Sunday 29 January: "Reflections - a service of encouragement" A service of the word using hymns, songs, readings, prayers, poetry, drama and testimony chosen by the home groups to encourage you in your daily living and Christian life, and to build community.

Lent

Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday 21 February - There will be pancakes at the D'Urberville Hall, 11.30-1.30pm

Lent Lunches

Commencing 29^th February, and continuing on 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28^th March. Holy Rood will be responsible for the lunch on 14^th March. Donations will be given this year to Barnabas Fund which supports persecuted Christians in countries around the world.

Canzonetta

Sunday 25 March at 3.00pm. Canzonetta present “Spring Song” - a concert in aid of Church funds

Lent Groups

York Course

The York Course, Handing on the Torch: Sacred Words for a Secular World will be running in two venues, 3 Lampton Close (contact John Matthews 462128), and a Churches Together group at the Methodist Church (contact Rhona 462215), both on Thursday afternoons, beginning 1 March.

Holy Land Pilgrimage

27 March - 3 April, led by Rev Graham Shaw

A few places are still available - see brochure at the back of church.

In the local community . . .

Show Your Love On Valentines Day

While many people are hoping for a romantic message or gift on Valentines Day, others will be hoping for a blood transfusion to save their life.

7000 units of blood are used every day to treat patients in hospitals across the country. By donating blood you are giving a life-saving gift that will be appreciated forever and allow the patient to spend more time with the one they love.

So please give an extra-loving gift this Valentines Day and book:

The Wool session is taking place on 14th February 2012