The Uplands Group of Parishes consists of Guilsborough, Hollowell, Thornby, Cold Ashby, Ravensthorpe, Cottesbrooke, Creaton and Spratton                       

Message from Reverend Caroline Burnett, the Uplands Group of Churches

Uplands Group of Parishes Office (Answerphone): 01604 743444                                

her like that was obvious, as was their love and care for her.

What’s so powerful is that her story was repeated more than 56,000 times, with each person who ran raising money for a charitable cause close to their heart, usually with a moving tale attached – a lost loved one perhaps, or people who need extra help at home or abroad.  And each runner was surrounded by a loving community of family and friends supporting them.  That’s a lot of people all together.

At the moment we might feel that we could do with our faith in humanity restored and there it was – 56,640 people and their little communities, showing people’s very best qualities and what can be achieved when love and care are motivators.

Just before Easter I heard someone on the radio say, ‘I’m a firm believer that the only undefeated weapon in the history of the world is love, and it won on a cross, it won in an empty tomb and it’s still winning today.’

I’m so glad that the London Marathon came just a week after Easter Sunday; these two reminders of the power of love are just what our hearts need.

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  On the Sunday of the London Marathon in April I was straight home from taking church services to watch the television coverage.  My friend’s daughter, Laura, was running in it.  For her it was the twelfth of twelve marathons that she’d run in the year following the death of her husband from Leukaemia.  He’d only been in his mid-thirties and he left behind a very young child as well as his wife and family.  Laura was raising money for the Anthony Nolan Trust.  The 27th April, the day of the marathon, was her sixth wedding anniversary so she ran the last leg of it wearing her wedding dress.

I’ve often heard people say that they find watching this event emotional and uplifting and for me, this year, that was absolutely true.  I was so moved by Laura’s story, but also by the love and support that surrounded her.  Her friends had her wedding dress ready, hanging on a road sign for her to put on when she got near the finish line and their pleasure at being able to support

St Michael & All Angels, Creaton

St Michael’s has been closed for some time but will soon be fully open again. Over the past months, the organ has been taken out for major repair, and the tower has had a complete makeover including a beautiful new screen and storage cupboards. The Church is open for services as advertised, (see Church Services page) otherwise check the notice on the door.

Bishop John’s Leaving Service

Bishop John’s leaving service will take place on Sunday 28th September at 3:30pm in Peterborough Cathedral. All are welcome to attend, no tickets are required.