Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Services & Events
Services, Prayer and study groups
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Most weeks there are different services across the benefice offering you a choice of services, times and locations:
Events - Social, Fundraising and other
Please click on the text for more information.
Heritage Weekend
12th and 13th September
St Peter’s Church, Thornton, will be open all weekend to
visitors.
As well as being able to explore our lovely Grade 1, historical church for yourselves, there will be a display and information regarding the birds that visit the local area including of course the Reservoir.
There will also be an exhibition of the history of Thornton and the
church There is no charge although refreshments will be available to purchase.The church will be open between 10 am and 5 pm on Saturday 12th and from 1 pm till 5 pm on Sunday afternoon.
Ride & Stride Saturday 12th September
Ride and Stride raises money through sponsorship for your chosen
church and Leicester and Leicestershire’s
Historic Churches Preservation Trust.
You may walk, ride or drive to some of the 400 churches
and chapels open on 12th September.
Contact Shirley for more information
01530 230 422.
Circular Benefice Walk
Saturday, 19th September
If you enjoy walking, why not join us on
Saturday 19th September on the Benefice Walk of about
8 miles through beautiful countryside visiting some of our local churches: St Peter’s in Thornton, St Michaels in Markfield, St Mary’s in Stanton, the Quiet Garden at the site of Holy Rood, Bagworth, and, if we are not too tired, Cross Hills Baptist Church.
The walk starts at the Lych-gate at St Peter’s Church in Thornton (LE67 1AA) and heads to Markfield following the Leicestershire Round through Brown’s Wood. From here our path takes us to Stanton, and then onto Bagworth, and finally back to Thornton through the new woodlands.
We will leave Thornton at 11 am. You will need to bring drinks and a packed lunch. Footwear suitable for walking is necessary. There are options if you don’t want to do the complete walk.
If you would like more information
or to let us know you are joining us,
please contact William & Shirley
on 01530 230422.
