Parish of Bishopstoke

Dear Friends If I say the word ‘Holocaust’ you know exactly what I’m talking about – and you should! It originally meant a sacrifice or offering that was completely burnt. But it’s come to mean slaughter on a massive scale – hence, ‘nuclear holocaust’ – and, in particular, the Nazi regime’s murder of millions of Jews. But I wonder if you know the word ‘Nakba’. It’s Arabic for disaster or catastrophe, but has come to describe the events of 1948 when many Palestinians were d

‘I cannot remember in my life anything that I’ve been involved in where I have sensed so clearly the work of the Spirit.’ (Archbishop Justin Welby) Thy Kingdom Come is a global wave of prayer from 10 May (Ascension Day) – 20 May (Day of Pentecost). It’s now in its third year and has spread to many denominations across the world! This year it also co-incides with Christian Aid Week! Over this period we are offering various opportunities to pray in church either in silence o