Dear Friends at St Alban’s,

This past week marked a very special milestone for us: the one-year anniversary of Toddler Tuesday. What a joy it has been to see this initiative grow and flourish within our church community. I am deeply thankful to all who have made it possible, especially to Tammy and her wonderful team of helpers, whose faithfulness and hard work have been such a blessing.

Sometimes the small acts of service—moving chairs, setting up, tidying away—can seem pointless or even tedious. Yet even these simple, unseen tasks are part of God’s work among us. They, too, help prepare the ground for the coming of the Kingdom of God in this place. Please continue to pray for all who attend Toddler Tuesday, and for their children, that they may catch a glimpse of God’s love, kindness, and welcome through us.

It has been a real joy for me to be back in the swing of things after being unwell. Thank you for your prayers and kindness during that period.

I should let you know that I won’t be with you this weekend, as I have the pleasure of attending Fr David D’Silva’s licensing as priest at the Church of St Silas in Blackburn. In due course, he will also be made a Canon of Blackburn Cathedral. We hold David and his family in our prayers as he prepares for this new season of ministry. We wish them every blessing.

Here at St Alban’s, Fr Joshua will be with you to celebrate and to preach a mighty word of God, and to lead us in singing His praises.
To Him be glory for ever. Amen.

God bless you all,

Fr Sean