St Mary's Church, Botus Fleming

04/06/2026

Our churchyards are places held with great love. They are where we come to remember, to give thanks, and to honour those who have shaped our lives. Because these are sacred spaces, we all have a part to play in caring for them well.

Over recent months, a number of items have been placed in our churchyards that fall outside the diocesan regulations. I know these things are left with real affection, but some of them can cause damage to the mowing equipment and create risks for the people who look after the grounds. They also make it harder to keep the churchyards looking peaceful and respectful for everyone who visits.

May I gently ask that we all follow the churchyard guidelines and remove anything that isn’t permitted. Keeping to the rules helps us protect those who maintain the space, prevents accidents, and ensures our churchyards remain places of dignity, beauty, and remembrance.

Thank you for helping us care for these precious places.

Revd Laura
Priest in Charge

01/06/2026

The diocese’s Buildings Strategy has received final approval from members of the Bishop’s Diocesan Council (BDC).

30/05/2026

The June newsletter is available nowhttps://www.saltashteamministry.org/assets/newsletters/2026/June-2026.pdf

29/05/2026

This Trinity Sunday we gather as one benefice- a sign of the unity we celebrate in God Himself: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three and yet perfectly one.

Our worship will follow the Book of Common Prayer (1662), the prayer book that has shaped Anglican faith for centuries. Its language is dignified, poetic, and deeply rooted in Scripture. A BCP service invites us to slow down, to listen, and to pray words that generations before us have prayed, a reminder that we stand within a long, faithful tradition.

As we come together in one place, with one voice, we reflect something of the God whose unity we honour on this feast day.

All are welcome to join us, and to stay afterwards for a soup lunch.

26/05/2026

22/05/2026

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21/05/2026

19/05/2026

This morning at St Mary’s

19/05/2026

This morning at Bishop Cornish School Revd Laura explored the theme of justice using Zechariah 7:8–12.
The children heard how God asked the people to show kindness, be fair, and not ignore those who needed help — but the people stopped listening.

We talked about what it means to listen with our hearts.

We heard a story about two friends walking through a noisy city. One could hear a tiny cricket because he was listening for it. Everyone else only heard the sound of coins because that was what mattered to them.
The children reflected on how we often hear the things we care about most.

Zechariah’s message is the same:
What are we listening for?
Are we listening for kindness, fairness, and people who need a friend?

We finished by thinking quietly about this question:
What could I do today to show I am listening with my heart?

18/05/2026