Rural life is forever changing and we’ve all
heard of villages that have suffered badly from the effects of
social upheaval.
In many communities, the church remains the constant element and,
even for those who are not regular members of the congregation, the
church continues to be an important focus for village life.
In the Somerset village of
Cannington, Father Peter Martin spends
much of his time attending to what he calls the ‘social gospel’,
working hard to maintain the community’s spirit through his work
with village organisations, including two of Cannington’s schools…