A backpack blessing service
First published on: 13th June 202531 children and 9 adults, along with 26 backpacks, received a 'back to school' blessing during a service at St John's Church, Waterbeach in September last year.
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31 children and 9 adults, along with 26 backpacks, received a 'back to school' blessing during a service at St John's Church, Waterbeach in September last year.
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