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St. James's Road, Hampton Hill, TW12 1DQ (Parish Office 020 8941 6003)
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Word
Meaning
Rector
A title given to an incumbent of certain parishes, originally those which retained their titles.
Rectory
Where a rector lives.
Religion
A set of beliefs about God or the gods, and the practices associated with those beliefs.
Remembrance Sunday
The day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today. On this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women. See the page Remembrance Sunday.
Reredos
An ornamental screen of stone or wood carvings behind and above the altar. See the page The Sanctuary.
Resurrection
When Jesus came back from the dead three days after he had been crucified. From Latin: 'to rise again'. See the page Easter.
Repentance
To be sorry for the sins that you have committed.
Reverend, The
A title of honour for an ordained person.

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