February has been a busy month for us in Brown Clee Benefice. As we approach Lent, we remember that Lent is a time for us to reflect on where we are but also about where we are heading, so on Saturday 21st February we held a Vision Workshop at The Pavilion in Ditton Priors. This was a time for us to think about how we continue to connect and serve our communities, to share new ideas we could try and pray for places where we see Jesus is at work across our parishes. The Anglican Church is woven into the fabric of our villages and for many is not only an anchor from the past but also a light for the future. The church is seeking to connect with all across our communities and bring that light of hope, friendship and support wherever it is needed. We are pleased to advise that our planning application for a new disabled toilet, water and drainage for St John the Baptist in Ditton Priors was approved in February. Many thanks to all that have supported the application, and we now continue in the process of fundraising. This will make such a difference to the church and village, acting as a springboard for further options for worship, prayer groups and small meetings in church. If any of our readers would like to make a contribution towards the construction costs do please make contact with Revd Joe. Elsewhere across the benefice we have embarked on plans to refurbish the bells at St Giles Chetton, all part of the 200 years celebration for the existing peel of bells in that beautiful church. Finally, we are running a lent course at the the Pavilion in February and March looking at the topic of Generosity in all its forms, not just financial. It runs for 6 weeks starting on 19th February every Thursday at 6pm until 26th March and the Easter week. Everyone is most welcome to any of these evening events – Do dip in and out of them! It is such a joy to be part of this community, and we look forward to sharing with you an update following our Vision Workshop; how you can help or where we can help and support you.