Fr. Luke Larner

Guest Editor: When I needed a shelter were you there?

As a teenager I lived with my Dad in what we called our ‘Batchelor pad’ in the centre of a town not far away. During a turbulent time in my life, my Dad was made redundant from...

‘Windfall cross’ marks Bedford’s first River Blessing

A church service with a difference took place in Bedford yesterday (Sunday) with a special blessing of the River Great Ouse that flows through the town. As part of the service, a wooden cross...

Everyone welcome at the Sunday Blessing of the River Great Ouse

This Sunday (20 March) sees a special blessing of the River Great Ouse, nature and our local environment, and everyone is welcome to join in. The short ritual - which has been adapted...

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