Dear Friends

I don’t usually urge readers of my letters page to sign petitions but on this occasion I have no hesitation in doing so. Please sign the Marriage Coalition Petition at  http://c4m.org.uk/ in support of the current definition of marriage and to oppose any attempt to redefine it to include same sex relationships.

To express support in this way is not an act of prejudice or homophobia. Since 2004 civil partnerships have provided full legal protection and benefits to those who want to formalise their same-sex relationships. But it seems to me there is a secular mindset at work amongst some members of the government, which is determined to confront religious groups over this issue.

Make sure your voice is heard and sign the petition here:  

http://c4m.org.uk/

Over 470,000 people have already signed!

Archdeacons' Charge - 2012

Walk of Witness - 2012

This years Churches Together "Walk of Witness" through the village started from All Saints Church. Following a short time of prayer, the walk progressed along the "The Street", stopping outside, Zaks, Poringland Village Hall and the Royal Oak public house, to sing a few hymns. Concluding with a short service at the Methodist Church. The day started with an 8.00am Service of Morning Prayer at Our Lady of the Annunciation, there was also an 8.15am Litany and Ante Communion (BCP) at St Mary's How and a 9.15am Morning Devotions at St Andrews Framingham Earl.