Bishop's inspirational sermon on creation

rA joyful service at St Lucius' was illuminated by an inspirational sermon on the theme of Creation from Bishop Smitha, who also celebrated the Eucharist. 

The church has been awarded the A Rocha Silver Eco Church Award and the Bishop, on her first visit to Farnley Tyas, helped to celebrate this project at this parish service.

She also spoke of the warmth and friendliness she felt on entering St Lucius' and that she looked forward to returning.

At the end of the service, she was shown the extensive environmental improvements in the churchyard, including a memorial garden, restored pathways, repaired graves, nesting areas and a rebuilt dry stone wall.

​Afterwards, she met members of the congregation over refreshments.

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