St Michael and All Angels' Church
Appleby's parish church dates back to the early 14th century, although it is likely that there was a church on this site from Saxon times.
Inside is the tomb of Sir Edmund de Appleby and his wife Lady Joan, who lived at the Moat House around the time of the church's construction. Sir Edmund fought at the Battle of Crecy with King Edward III, and his family continued to occupy the Moat House until 1560.
Socially and geographically, the church is the centre of the village. As Appleby nestles in its valley, its tall spire is visible from every direction.
Church Contacts
Woodfield Team
Rector: Revd. Canon Vivien Elphick 01530 270354
Appleby
Team Vicar: Revd Karen Thomas 01530 272651, karen.thomas7 @ sky.com
Lay Reader: Mrs Debbie Kent
Churchwarden: Mrs Pauline Bee 01530 274525
Parish Administrator and Pastoral Assistant: Judy Selby 01530 273572, selbyjudy @ talktalk.net
From the Rectory
Dear All,
Lent is approaching. It starts on Ash Wednesday, which this year is on February 22nd. We’ll mark this with communion services at Appleby at 10am and at Measham at 7.30pm. Lent runs from Ash Wednesday until Easter, but excludes Sundays which are seen as ‘mini-Easters’. This time mirrors the 40 days which Jesus spent in the wilderness at the beginning of his public ministry.
Traditionally it’s a time when Christians seek to re-orientate their lives around Jesus through prayer, study, and fasting – to take stock of their journey with Jesus. Let’s be traditional this year and do the same!
This year we’re offering a Lent course to help with this process. It’s called ‘Walking with Jesus’. There will be a mixture of short films (combining images, music and words from the Bible) and guided reflection/small group discussion around tables (led by members of the ministry team). The themes will include the incarnation, death and resurrection of Jesus, Jesus’ teaching and attitudes. Each time we will look at a topic, then what it means and what it means to each one of us. There will be 5 sessions in all.
When will the course run? You can come along on a Tuesday evening starting at 7.15pm and ending by 9.30pm (starts 28th February) or on Thursday mornings starting at 9.45am and ending by 12 noon (starts 23rd February). It will be the same on Tuesdays and Thursdays so you would be able to swap from one to the other if need be. We will serve coffee and tea.
Where? All the sessions will take place in Measham church hall.
Cost? £1 a session to cover materials etc.
Give it a go. It should be good! There will be sign up lists in churches, or ring Vivien on 01530 270354. I know there’s often a reluctance to sign up but it is immensely helpful in knowing how many copies of everything to have ready.
Enjoy a Holy Lent this year and let us help!
Yours, Vivien (Team Rector)