COVID-19 Pandemic Response14/5/20: Now that we have moved to Level 2 things are generally eased - but we still can't have normal church services.
Gathering are restricted to a maximum of ten people. So we will continue with online video services for now. I am interested to know if people would like to be part of some small 10-person Holy Communion services before the next change occurs to open contact up further. If you are interested please go to this page and fill in the details. |
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6/4/20: With the nation at Level 4 Pandemic response, all face-to-face gatherings are suspended: This includes mainly music, Selwyn Centre, Messy Church, Home groups, Everyman, Alpha - all are suspended.
Online Video Services: We can worship together from our separate bubbles with the video services you can find on the Online Services Tab.
Telephone Contact: We have established a telephone tree with the intention that everyone on the roll will be contacted personally.
Prayer and Worship: We are providing personal worship and prayer resources for use by households at home and delivered by this website. Where practical paper copies are posted to parishioners without internet access.
Alpha: Is continuing to meet by Zoom. Resources are being produced for the children who are part of Alpha for Families.
Home groups, Vestry and subcommittees: May meet by conferencing calls/software.
Online Video Services: We can worship together from our separate bubbles with the video services you can find on the Online Services Tab.
Telephone Contact: We have established a telephone tree with the intention that everyone on the roll will be contacted personally.
Prayer and Worship: We are providing personal worship and prayer resources for use by households at home and delivered by this website. Where practical paper copies are posted to parishioners without internet access.
Alpha: Is continuing to meet by Zoom. Resources are being produced for the children who are part of Alpha for Families.
Home groups, Vestry and subcommittees: May meet by conferencing calls/software.
23/3/20: With the PM announcing that the nation is now at Level 3 moving to Level 4 on Wednesday, all face-to-face gatherings are suspended: This includes mainly music, Selwyn Centre, Messy Church, Home groups, Everyman, Alpha - all are suspended.
The Archbishops have ordered that from Monday 23-March all Public Worship services are suspended
Message from the Vicar 19-March-2020
This bulletin is to bring you up to date with the parish planning to address the Covid-19 virus. The Bishop has passed on the advice from the Ministry of Health and is updating us regularly.
These are uncertain times and can be a significant source of stress. I encourage you to “Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands!” Be careful of the anxiety and fear which are around. Let’s take sensible precautions but let’s not be consumed by fear. King David wrote, “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.” [Psalm 56:3-4] David knew what it was to be afraid – and he knew what to do when he was. He strengthened himself in the Lord. “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.”
Let’s continue to be mindful of one another; Bishop Ross wrote, “I urge people in our churches to do their best to adapt to these changing circumstances, and to continue to care well for one another.”
Peace be with you,
Ian
This bulletin is to bring you up to date with the parish planning to address the Covid-19 virus. The Bishop has passed on the advice from the Ministry of Health and is updating us regularly.
These are uncertain times and can be a significant source of stress. I encourage you to “Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands!” Be careful of the anxiety and fear which are around. Let’s take sensible precautions but let’s not be consumed by fear. King David wrote, “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.” [Psalm 56:3-4] David knew what it was to be afraid – and he knew what to do when he was. He strengthened himself in the Lord. “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.”
Let’s continue to be mindful of one another; Bishop Ross wrote, “I urge people in our churches to do their best to adapt to these changing circumstances, and to continue to care well for one another.”
Peace be with you,
Ian