Ramblings from The Rectory 

Christenings or Baptism, Weddings and Funerals.

Just part of my job as your vicar is the taking of the above services and if you need to talk to me about any of these services, or indeed about anything, my contact details are below and also in the village magazines and on the village websites.

During this summer I have the greatest pleasure in officiating at two Weddings and a Wedding Blessing at our three Churches of St Luke. I do hope the sun shines on our couples as they join together in Holy Matrimony. If you are thinking of getting married and are thinking about a church wedding I am always very happy to talk to you about how we can help make this a very special day for you both, especially as many of the restricting regulations have now been removed.

Another fabulous part of my job is to Baptise or Christen babies, children and adults, which can be part of a Sunday service, or more often a special service just for you and your family and friends on whatever day suits you.

Of course there are sadder times, when I lead a service of memorial or a funeral either in church or at a crematorium. The churchyards at Kinoulton and Upper Broughton are both still available for burials, and although Hickling Churchyard is closed, burials now take place at the cemetery on Clawson Lane. All three of our churches have plots set aside for the burial of ashes and a small plaque may be added above where the ashes are buried.

However, whether it be a Wedding, Christening or a Funeral I will always spend time with the families, either at their home or here at The Rectory, talking through what they want, planning what might take place and offering support and reassurance.

It is a sad fact of life that we will all at some time become ill and should you or anyone in our villages want me to visit for a chat or reassurance, whether you are a regular church attendant or not, please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Please do feel that you are able to get in touch with me at The Rectory, for any reason or even just to ask a question. Whilst I do only work part time, if I am available I will always try to answer the phone or get back to you if you leave me a message.  My email is also available.

Yours in Christ

Reverend Maggie Woodward

The Rectory, 41 Main Street, Kinoulton

I can be contacted by phone at The Rectory on 01949 81183 or by email maggie.woodward511@btinternet.com