Bakewell All Saints

06/08/2026

The Feast of the Transfiguration (August 6th) recalls the moment when Jesus went up a mountain with his closest disciples Peter, John and James. It is called the Transfiguration because Jesus changed, his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning and the disciples saw Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. A cloud appeared and a voice saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him."
The Transfiguration reveals the glory of God, points the disciples towards Good Friday and Easter, and gives us a glimpse of heaven. With the disciples we are challenged to see things through the lens of God.
Pope Francis reflected on The Transfiguration: ‘Our Christian faith is not meant just to give us beautiful spiritual feelings. That is not the message of Jesus. We are called to experience the encounter with Christ so that, enlightened by his light, we might take it and make it shine everywhere’. May our reflection on this great feast help us to do just that.

Father in heaven, whose Son Jesus Christ was wonderfully transfigured
before chosen witnesses upon the holy mountain,
and spoke of the exodus he would accomplish at Jerusalem:
give us strength so to hear his voice and bear our cross
that in the world to come we may see him as he is;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

09/07/2026

24/05/2026

Pentecost- 50 days after Easter and the gift of God’s Holy Spirit to inspire, lead, comfort and equip us to continue the ministry of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the world.

19/05/2026

Happy St Dunstan's Day

15/05/2026

During a time when there is uncertainty, divided opinions on who should lead the UK Government, and what needs to happen draw people together, we need to pray for the unity and peace of the UK and cooperation and colloboration, rather than division.

14/05/2026

The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven to sit at the right hand of God the Father, 40 days after his Resurrection.

23/04/2026

Today, Thursday 23 April, is a day to remember St George, martyr and Patron Saint of England. Happy St George's Day!

God of hosts,
who so kindled the flame of love
in the heart of your servant George
that he bore witness to the risen Lord
by his life and by his death:
give us the same faith and power of love
that we who rejoice in his triumphs
may come to share with him the fullness of the resurrection;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

20/04/2026

Heavenly Father,
We offer you thanks for the life of your late servant Queen Elizabeth II.
We remember with gratitude her long life of Christian witness,
her compassion for those in need,
and her devotion to duty.
As we mark the centenary of her birth,
grant that, inspired by her example,
we may serve you faithfully in our own generation,
with steadfast hearts, merciful hands, and trust in your providence;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.