MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

Jesus said “Let not your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.”

Let us remember those words as the world around us seems to fall into chaos and let us face the future, trusting that God will be with us all through the time to come

But we must also look to practicalities and plan for what lies ahead so I ask you now to consider how we might continue to be church ourselves and for our communities in the weeks ahead.

I am sure you will be aware by now that that  people may be asked to self-isolate and that  church services  may be suspended, although I would hope  to be able to keep offering open buildings, with access to all for private prayer, non-Eucharistic Services and, weather permitting, services outside.

But how may we support each other and our neighbours during a difficult and perhaps dangerous time?

Firstly: you will be kept informed at all times either by email or phone or a in person from a required distance.

Secondly: here are a few  ideas that we may use over the next weeks/months

·        Pray over the phone together? Partner each other in prayer.

·        Share bread and wine in an Agape meal at a fixed time in individual home each week.

·        Facebook Groups for Book Studies and Bible Studies

·        Take Prayer Requests Online or on the phone, and have a virtual prayer meeting

·        Take requests for help with shopping, medication etc online or on the phone.

·        Ask everyone to light a candle at the same time and post photos

·        Have people pray in “shifts” over a period of time so we know someone is in constant prayer, particularly in Holy Week.

·         Practice Lectio or Visio Divina (information coming soon)

With my love and prayers to you all.