Before we entered the season of autumn and winter we had a lovely visit from Sr Mary Holmes on 26th July. She gave a very interesting talk about her recent travels around sites in Europe linked to Moravian history.

The Christingle service at Kilwarlin was a lovely time as usual. The Christmas tree was lit and the church full of happy people. Lights were dimmed and the light from the candles reflects on the faces of the children, they sang old familiar carols.

Gracehill’s festive season was ushered in by the Moravian Women Association’s (MWA) popular Coffee Morning at the end of November. The church was filled with warmth and welcome as harp and piano music set a gentle seasonal mood,

Congratulations and best wishes go to two couples who celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary within a week of each other: on the 2nd of October Br Les and Sr Norma Machell; and on the 9th of October Br Cyril and Sr Mary Smith.