CHURCH NEWS
Weekly Prayer Roster
Each week during the year the Churches in their prayers, the residents of particular streets in the village, those
who work in the parish and village organizations. Those to be remembered this month are:
3 November
The Roundabout magazine and all who contribute to its publication.
10 November
The Royal British Legion, its local branch and members, all current and former mem-
bers of the armed services who live or work in the village.
17 November
The Village Hall Trust, The Parish Council, our District and County Councillors, our
PCSOs and all who keep us safe in Buckden.
14 November
Those who drive through the village on the A1 or who visit Buckden for leisure, work
or family.
Buckden & District Churches Together - Study Lunch
The next Study Lunch will be on Monday 11 November from 12.30 to 2.00 pm in the Methodist
School Room, Everyone welcome, Contact: Ann Brittain on 812012
Thought for the month
November is a season of remembering: although it may be easy to forget the true story behind the fire-
works and bonfires of 5
th
November, there is no doubt that when we join together the following week on
Sunday 10
th
, we do so for a collective act of remembering and honouring those who have died in con-
flict, not only in the two World Wars, but in conflicts since, and in prayer for those who still risk their lives
in the pursuit of peace and justice.
Many will also wish to remember their loved ones who have died – whether recently or in years past –
at one of the All Souls services of commemoration.
November is a month of remembering, but remembering does not just mean looking backwards. It also
means looking around us at the present time, and looking at ourselves, and seeing the legacy of those
who have gone before us: their influence, their imprint on the world, and on the lives of those who knew
and loved them.
It is a chance, too, to consider what our own legacy will be when we are gone: whether or not we be-
lieve in life after death and in the hope of heaven, we will seek to live out our days in such a way that
earth itself becomes a little more heavenly. Today, let us remember to say ‘thank you’ for all those who
have done that for us, for our community, and for our world.
Revd Ally Barrett
Vicar of St Mary’s
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