04/06/2026
Day 5 of Walk with the Northern Saints- a pilgrimage to Lindisfarne.
Walking a familiar path, past the house where I first lived as a baby and where my Grandma and Grandad lived. On my way to St Mary's High Crompton, the church where I was baptised, and my pilgrimage through life with Gid began. My Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma, Son, Daughter and Grandaughter were all baptised here too.
This is the church where the seeds of faith were sown and nurtured, where I was loved into being. Giving thanks for and praying for the "northern saints" of my St Mary's church family. Praying especially for all who were in Ladies '93 , The Ladies Society, the Re-start group, those involved in pantomimes, fellow Sunday school teachers and my wonderful Sunday School teacher, Sally Turner- who I've just found out is 88 today! Happy Birthday Sally! Praying for Revd Anne & Mthr Dorothy who were ordained from St Mary's , like me, and for Susanne training for the priesthood at the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield now. Giving thanks for and holding in prayer Fr Alan (RIP) and Pam and family for their support, encouragement and friendship.
Praying for Fr Paul, Fr Matt, Fr Howard, Mthr Sarah and Mthr Dorothy who serve this a mission Community and Fr Dean as he prepares for his ordination to the priesthood.
Praying for Pam Hartley, Headteacher, and all at St Mary's school, where I worked for a number of years first as midday supervisor then as administrator and where my children attended. Thankful for the joyful memories of school and church life in that place.
