Ladock News September 2026
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
For many of us, September feels like the start of a new year. Shaped by the academic calendar, we carry that rhythm with us as children, students and adults begin something new whether that be nursery, school, college, university, work, retirement, or another season of life.
Change is part of life. As summer gives way to Autumn, trees and fields bring us the fruit of their labour and we gather to celebrate harvest with thankfulness. Although many of us are far removed from the growing and provision of food, we still enjoy a plentiful choice, whether it is locally grown and seasonal or brought from much further away.
At harvest we pause to give thanks for the many things we tend to take for granted. We often get upset when what we want isn’t available in our local shop yet we seldom think beyond our own annoyance, we don’t give a thought to the struggles of farmers and manufacturers that are involved in the process of getting it to our homes. So, this year we will be pausing and giving thanks to all those involved with the production and provision of the very many items -foodstuffs, clothing, homeware etc.
You are warmly welcome to join any of our church services as we celebrate harvest. As a token of thankfulness, we invite you to bring an offering for the foodbank, thereby helping neighbours who need confidential support mindful that any one of us may need a helping hand at some point. Harvest Services this year will take place
20th Sept 9.30 Probus
4th Oct 11.00 Ladock
11.15 Tresillian
12th Oct 9.30 St Erme
11.15 Creed (and Grampound)
18th Oct 11.00 St Michael Penkevil
grace and peace,
Caroline
Rest day: Friday. Emails received on Friday and Saturday are unlikely to be responded to until Monday.
Our planned services and other events for September are:
Saturday 5 September: Coffee Morning in the Hall, 10.00 – 12.00
Sunday 6 September: Holy Communion 11.00 am, with Choir.
Sunday 13 September: Team Service at St Michael Penkivel at which the Ladock Choir will be singing. No service at Ladock
Saturday 19 September: Churchyard Tidy, 9.30 – 12.30 – See poster below
Sunday 20 September: Holy Communion 11.00 am, with Choir.
Sunday 27 September: Holy Communion, 11.00 am.
Sunday 27 September: Evensong 6.00 pm.
There will be no service of Morning Prayer on Tuesday mornings this month.
The Church is open for private prayer every day, including weekends.
Please note that full details of online services and all our events are on our website www.ladockchurch.org.uk
Ladock Church is also on Facebook.
Coffee Mornings in the Hall
The next Coffee Morning in the Hall will be held on Saturday 5 September, 10.00 – 12.00.
Harvest Festival
This year’s Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday 4 October at 11.00 am, to be followed by a Bring and Share welcome, to which all will be most welcome. We will be decorating the church on the morning of 3 October when will be happy to accept gifts of flowers, produce. The collection on the Sunday will be split between RABI and local food banks.
Contacts
Reverend Caroline Husband Joe Sharp, Churchwarden
01726 337730 07816 317180
Email: rector@probusteam.com Email: Churchwarden@ladockchurch.org.uk
Rev’d Linda Whetter Sue Smith, Churchwarden
01872 530265 07900 070382
Email: lindaw23@outlook.com Email: churchwarden2@ladockchurch.org.uk
Vanessa Morcom, Safeguarding Officer
07980 938910
Email: safeguarding@ladockchurch.org.uk