October 2024
The number of Covid-19 cases may have subsided but the virus has not gone away altogether and continues to present a risk to some.
We continue to take care to ensure everyone's safety.
Although there is no requirement to do so, feel free to wear a facemask and if you wish to maintain space between yourself and others during services, please mention this to one of the churchwardens or sidespersons when you arrive.
At Holy Communion we have resumed the use of the common cup. However, if you wish to take communion by intinction - that is taking the wafer dipped in consecrated wine - do indicate your preference when you come to the communion rail.
Hand sanitiser is available to use on entering and leaving the church.
All of our churches are open daily for personal prayer:
We warmly invite you to join us at 9am on the first Sunday each month for an online service, led by Ian Lyall, our Reader. In the Calendar you will find the scripture references for the Zoom services and you might like to read these as you set aside some time for prayer and reflection. You can also download the order of service
See the Calendar for details.
It has been wonderful to have the Benefice choir back to sing at many of our services and choir practices are held on Thursdays - see the Benefice Choir pages for more information
The Children and Youth page has updates on various activities and on 'Aubergine Operations' - our youth group
If you know of anyone in your neighbourhood who might need practical or pastoral help then do contact a member of the Ministry Team or one of the Churchwardens
Below are some prayers that you may wish to use:
For the Christian community
We are not people of fear:
we are people of courage.
We are not people who protect our own safety:
we are people who protect our neighbours’ safety.
We are not people of greed:
we are people of generosity.
We are your people God,
giving and loving,
wherever we are,
whatever it costs
For as long as it takes
wherever you call us.
Click on the link below for more prayers.
They are set out so that you can read them as they are or perhaps cut into separate prayers to use each day: