2026 is 800 years since St Francis died and 100 years since St Francis Bournville was built. A new play by Malcolm Morse has been written and is to be performed by members of our congregation and friends at 7pm on Friday April 10th and 2.30pm the following day. The attached posters indicate how tickets may be bought on line or over the phone.
St Francis was the son of a rich merchant who felt called by Jesus to give up all his possessions and share the life of the poorest people of his day. Over 17 years he attracted almost 5,000 followers. He brokered a truce in the Crusades. He introduced the Christmas crib. He called people to reverence the natural world and all its creatures. Less than two years after his death he was declared a saint. He composed the first poem in the Italian language, left many writings and a biography of him was published within three years of his death. Above all he loved: God, people, life, spreading joy and laughter among his contemporaries. John Nightingale
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