Local Events - Part 6
Oct. 16th, 2022 04:04 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
smallhobbitOne of the things which is still celebrated in our part of the country is Harvest Festival both in churches and in schools. Originally this was a time when farmers and gardeners would celebrate the success of the harvest.
All the produce would be locally grown and brought into church for later distribution. The village church we used to attend would hold an auction the following day and the proceeds would go to a suitable charity.
This has changed now, and although even towns and cities are aware that it is autumn
produce is very rarely homegrown. Instead, tins and packets of non-perishable goods are brought in and generally donated to the local Food Bank. This is clearly a continuation of congregations being grateful for what they have and sharing with those who are in need.
This year our church, as many others, at the Bishop's suggestion, held a toiletries collection with the toiletries going to Gloucestershire Bundles (the charity I am treasurer for).
And here's our vicar together with Dawn, the chair of Bundles, with the donations from our churches.
All the produce would be locally grown and brought into church for later distribution. The village church we used to attend would hold an auction the following day and the proceeds would go to a suitable charity.
This has changed now, and although even towns and cities are aware that it is autumn
produce is very rarely homegrown. Instead, tins and packets of non-perishable goods are brought in and generally donated to the local Food Bank. This is clearly a continuation of congregations being grateful for what they have and sharing with those who are in need.
This year our church, as many others, at the Bishop's suggestion, held a toiletries collection with the toiletries going to Gloucestershire Bundles (the charity I am treasurer for).
And here's our vicar together with Dawn, the chair of Bundles, with the donations from our churches.
