TENBURY TEAM NEWS.THIS WEEK:
Prayer Time.
Please consider joining others in our Benefice St Marys Church Tenbury Wells at 9am on each Monday for a short time of prayer. If you would rather join us from home, please let me know and I will get prayer resources to you.
Reverend Mark Inglis - Team Vicar.
Reverend Lawrence.
Will be holding communion this Friday 9.00am, at St Marys, Church Tenbury Wells.
Liturgical Seasons and Days.
St Davids DAY
Spread Christianity:He was a powerful preacher who established churches and monastic communities across Wales, Brittany, and southwest England. We celebrate St. David's Day on March 1st to honour St. David, the patron saint of Wales, a revered 6th-century bishop known for spreading Christianity, founding monasteries, and performing miracles, with celebrations showcasing Welsh culture through parades, traditional costumes, and national emblems like daffodils and leeks. The day commemorates his death (circa 600 AD) and his motto, "Do the little things in life," embodying Welsh identity and values.
Why St. David is celebrated:
Performed Miracles:
Legends include raising a hill for a crowd to hear him and curing a blind mentor.
Simple Living:
He's associated with asceticism, self-discipline, and a simple diet, often linked to the leek.
How it's celebrated:
National Symbols:
People wear daffodils and leeks, Wales' national emblems, and display the Welsh flag.
Parades & Concerts:
Events, parades, and concerts feature traditional Welsh music and dancing.
Cultural Pride and Acts of Kindness
It's a vibrant expression of Welsh heritage, with children dressing in traditional Welsh costume.
Inspired by his teaching, people perform small acts of kindness, as per his motto: "Do the little things in life".
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