Shellrock Benefice

We are pleased to say that the ‘pop up’ Coffee Morning held in the Village Hall on the last day of February was a great success and each Rockland church went home with a profit of over £100. Very many thanks to all who came and donated generously, creating a lovely atmosphere, but especially to those who baked the delicious cakes and help during the event by setting up tables, serving, washing up and clearing the hall afterwards. It is hoped to repeat the event again later in the year! Watch this space!

Our next fundraiser is on April 11th when the Cheese and Wine Evening will be held in Village Hall from 7pm. The Roskettes have been busy practising their repertoire for weeks, so please get your ticket (£10) from the Community Shop, John Brown, Julie Dekker or Cath Jones. Not only does this cover the entertainment but also a very substantial buffet during the breaks and a glass of wine. There is a bar, where further supplies of drinks can be bought! All profits will be divided between the Rockland churches.

The vandalised East Window at All Saints was removed for repair at the beginning of January and we are pleased to announce that it is being returned at the end of March. It has been heartwarming to receive so many donations towards the eye-watering cost of repair from so many villagers and thanks to them, the window should be there for a few more generations of Rocklanders to enjoy. The window will be dedicated by Revd. Tori as soon as possible and all will be welcome at the service.

On Good Friday, the reflective service following the Walk of Witness from St James, Gt Ellingham will be at All Saints at about 2pm, depending on when the walkers arrive. It is always a very meaningful service to which all are welcome. On Easter Day (Sunday 5th April) there will be a different kind of whole new Benefice service to celebrate the risen Christ at All Saints, when we are holding a short service at sunrise as we watch the sun come up from the east (onto our newly restored window!) According to the little man in my phone, dawn should be at 6.28 that morning but please check that before you come!! There will be bacon sandwiches to follow, we are told! We haven’t tried a dawn service at All Saints before (at least in living memory!); we did attempt fireworks at midnight a few years ago which was great fun but sadly upset the local ewes about to give birth, which wasn’t our intention, so this looks like a good alternative that will not disturb anyone!

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