Little Stour Benefice

The Smyth Abuse Scandal and the Church 

I am writing in light of the resignation of the Archbishop and the ongoing publicity surrounding last week’s publication of the Makin Review. As you will know, the Archbishop has now made the decision to resign,taking responsibility for failures in safeguarding.

We are all shocked at the horror and scale of abuse which was identified in this reportand we  hold all of those who have suffered abuse, and who continue to live with the impact of the trauma inflicted on them, in our prayers. If you would like to offer up a prayer in church please come to one of our churches at Ickham, Littlebourne, Wingham, Wickhambreaux and Stodmarsh, which are all open in daylight hours. 

The Church of God continues to be the light in dark times. Please be assured that I and the church here will continue to work towards peace, safety and healing within our villages and communities. 

Please pray for wisdom and unity as the Church tries to heal and move forward. And please ask God to hold all of those affected by these painful events in your prayers

Reverend Lesley Hardy

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Church and Village Magazine

You can download the latest edition of Church and Village here. 

Rachel Armstrong is now editor and can be contacted here. The editorial deadline is the 15th of each month.

Wingham Parish Magazine

Available from Wingham Newsagents and in the churches, the magazine is published monthly and costs £1

For subscriptions (to get a copy of the magazine each month delivered to your door), contact Sue on 01227 720726.

Anything to be included should be emailed to the editor by the 12th of the month before.

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Canterbury Cathedral

Daily worship

The following services are broadcast on the Cathedral's website 

• Upcoming Events 
• Youtube channel
  

Cathedral website:  https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/

Church of England website:  https://www.churchofengland.org/

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