News From St George’s Church
Update on Services - July 2020
Currently, Church will be open, for PRIVATE PRAYER only,
for two hours between 12noon - 2pm on Mondays and from 10am - 12noon on Fridays, in the Cheyne Chapel. Please enter by the South door and as part of social distancing safety measures, a face mask is advised whilst in Church.
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have been unable to meet together in person to worship.
We are looking at how to safely reintroduce Sunday Public Worship in our Church.
Meantime, please see details below of Services & Events available online this week.
Update on Services - July 2020
Currently, Church will be open, for PRIVATE PRAYER only,
for two hours between 12noon - 2pm on Mondays and from 10am - 12noon on Fridays, in the Cheyne Chapel. Please enter by the South door and as part of social distancing safety measures, a face mask is advised whilst in Church.
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have been unable to meet together in person to worship.
We are looking at how to safely reintroduce Sunday Public Worship in our Church.
Meantime, please see details below of Services & Events available online this week.
To access this week's pre-recorded Sunday Service
led by Rev'ds Linda & Nigel Washington
for Sunday 5th July - Fourth Sunday after Trinity
please click the following link
http://www.harlingtonchurch.org/worship-services-2/this-sundays-service/
You can download the Readings & Service Sheets below.
led by Rev'ds Linda & Nigel Washington
for Sunday 5th July - Fourth Sunday after Trinity
please click the following link
http://www.harlingtonchurch.org/worship-services-2/this-sundays-service/
You can download the Readings & Service Sheets below.
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please use the link below to access our dedicated Webpage on 'A Church Near You' website .
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Messages from Rev'd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge
4th July 2020
Dear all
Here we are on 4th July, the day when hairdressers, pubs, holiday cottages and more emerge forth, people are travelling to spend time with families. Churches are now officially allowed to open for Public Worship, weddings can take place and we can begin to discuss baptisms again. Despite the Government clearance to open for Public Worship there are many practical issues to consider, and a lot of guidelines to read and put into place; so, many churches, including ours within the Quintet, will not be opening for Sunday Public worship yet but each church is either open or about to open for Private prayer. We are moving gently forward to a time when we can gather physically in church again.. but we must be safe.
It is an interesting concept how we will manage the hosting of Public Worship Sunday services in the future whilst also looking to live stream services too. Some churches are investigating how to install broadband connections and this may be something that we also need to consider. Life's experiences move us forward into new times and new ways. Gently does it. One step at a time.
Our Services and events this week
Our weekly Quintet pre-recorded service http://www.harlingtonchurch.org/worship-services-2/this-sundays-service-2/ is accessed by about 200 people on Facebook alone, and other people connect direct to Harlington website, or access via the link in this email so church has taken on a new and exciting dimension. Our service this week includes young Toby and Joshua from Chalgrave Church (and Messy Church and Youth Group) as our Bible readers, Marcel from Harlington Church offers our Intercessions, Jenna Dearden (Ordinand from Westoning) offers a lovely sermon this week, and Nicholas plays skillful accompaniment for our hymns and music. Thank you so much to everyone involved in our service this week, which has been filmed at Harlington Church.
The Upper Room: zoom worship service takes place for an hour at 9am on Sunday morning. People gather from across the Quintet of churches, but also on occasions with visitors from Gloucestershire! This week we are looking at 'Coming to Faith' and 3 ladies will give brief testimonies of their journey (following on from 3 men sharing their stories last week). There will be scripture, music and prayer in an hour of peace and reflection. Last week we had 37 people visiting the Upper Room and many have said how that hour sets them up for the day. Do join us if you can. Please contact Linda or Nigel for access link - see contact details below.
Morning Prayer
Tuesday morning at 9.30am via zoom link. You are most welcome to join us for 45 minutes of sharing Bible passages, prayer and reflection. (Please ask Linda or Nigel for the access link).
Zoom coffee Mornings:
Harlington 10.30am on Tuesday
Westoning 10.15am on Wednesday
Toddington and Chalgrave 10.30am on Thursday
Do please join us for one or more events, if you can.
Quintet Churches open for Private Prayer as follows:
Toddington church is open on Monday 12 noon to 2pm and Friday 10-12noon
Harlington Church will be open tomorrow afternoon 2-3pm and Thursday 10-11am.
Tingrith Church will be open Sundays 11-12 noon
Westoning Church is open for private prayer Wednesday 12 -1pm and Saturday 2-3pm
Chalgrave Church will be open 11-12 noon on Thursdays from 16th July.
Response please
As we move forward into these new stages please link with us and tell how you are feeling about worship and meeting opportunities now, and also how you feel about future worship e.g. are you keen to return to church, or reticent? We would really value your comments.
We send our love in Christ, and our prayers. Please keep safe, take care of yourselves.
Linda and Nigel
CONTACT DETAILS
Revd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge: 01525 714442 or 07715 603557 or by email: revdtoddington@gmail.com
Revd Nigel Washington, Associate Minister: 07722 297299 or email: nwashy2@gmail.com
Dee, Church Warden: 01525 872649
4th July 2020
Dear all
Here we are on 4th July, the day when hairdressers, pubs, holiday cottages and more emerge forth, people are travelling to spend time with families. Churches are now officially allowed to open for Public Worship, weddings can take place and we can begin to discuss baptisms again. Despite the Government clearance to open for Public Worship there are many practical issues to consider, and a lot of guidelines to read and put into place; so, many churches, including ours within the Quintet, will not be opening for Sunday Public worship yet but each church is either open or about to open for Private prayer. We are moving gently forward to a time when we can gather physically in church again.. but we must be safe.
It is an interesting concept how we will manage the hosting of Public Worship Sunday services in the future whilst also looking to live stream services too. Some churches are investigating how to install broadband connections and this may be something that we also need to consider. Life's experiences move us forward into new times and new ways. Gently does it. One step at a time.
Our Services and events this week
Our weekly Quintet pre-recorded service http://www.harlingtonchurch.org/worship-services-2/this-sundays-service-2/ is accessed by about 200 people on Facebook alone, and other people connect direct to Harlington website, or access via the link in this email so church has taken on a new and exciting dimension. Our service this week includes young Toby and Joshua from Chalgrave Church (and Messy Church and Youth Group) as our Bible readers, Marcel from Harlington Church offers our Intercessions, Jenna Dearden (Ordinand from Westoning) offers a lovely sermon this week, and Nicholas plays skillful accompaniment for our hymns and music. Thank you so much to everyone involved in our service this week, which has been filmed at Harlington Church.
The Upper Room: zoom worship service takes place for an hour at 9am on Sunday morning. People gather from across the Quintet of churches, but also on occasions with visitors from Gloucestershire! This week we are looking at 'Coming to Faith' and 3 ladies will give brief testimonies of their journey (following on from 3 men sharing their stories last week). There will be scripture, music and prayer in an hour of peace and reflection. Last week we had 37 people visiting the Upper Room and many have said how that hour sets them up for the day. Do join us if you can. Please contact Linda or Nigel for access link - see contact details below.
Morning Prayer
Tuesday morning at 9.30am via zoom link. You are most welcome to join us for 45 minutes of sharing Bible passages, prayer and reflection. (Please ask Linda or Nigel for the access link).
Zoom coffee Mornings:
Harlington 10.30am on Tuesday
Westoning 10.15am on Wednesday
Toddington and Chalgrave 10.30am on Thursday
Do please join us for one or more events, if you can.
Quintet Churches open for Private Prayer as follows:
Toddington church is open on Monday 12 noon to 2pm and Friday 10-12noon
Harlington Church will be open tomorrow afternoon 2-3pm and Thursday 10-11am.
Tingrith Church will be open Sundays 11-12 noon
Westoning Church is open for private prayer Wednesday 12 -1pm and Saturday 2-3pm
Chalgrave Church will be open 11-12 noon on Thursdays from 16th July.
Response please
As we move forward into these new stages please link with us and tell how you are feeling about worship and meeting opportunities now, and also how you feel about future worship e.g. are you keen to return to church, or reticent? We would really value your comments.
We send our love in Christ, and our prayers. Please keep safe, take care of yourselves.
Linda and Nigel
CONTACT DETAILS
Revd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge: 01525 714442 or 07715 603557 or by email: revdtoddington@gmail.com
Revd Nigel Washington, Associate Minister: 07722 297299 or email: nwashy2@gmail.com
Dee, Church Warden: 01525 872649
Actions we can all take to continue Living God's Love during the COVID-19 outbreak
Although we have had to suspend public worship for a time, we can still find new ways to pray, to worship and to serve with ‘generosity and joy, imagination and courage’.
Across our diocese, we can pray for our families, our neighbours, our local health workers and for all those charged with making difficult decisions at this challenging time. The Lord’s Prayer asks God to meet our daily needs and to protect us from evil. Why not pray it every time we wash our hands?
We are humbled by the extraordinary response of so many people and churches to love their neighbours at this time. Church members, along with people across the community, are contacting the isolated, picking up shopping and calming fears.
Meanwhile please join us in praying regularly:
Living God, draw us deeper into your love;
Jesus our Lord, send us to care and serve;
Holy Spirit, make us heralds of good news.
Stir us, strengthen us, teach and inspire us to live your love with generosity and joy, imagination and courage;
for the sake of your world and in the name of Jesus,
Amen.
Church of England Prayer Resources
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
Although we have had to suspend public worship for a time, we can still find new ways to pray, to worship and to serve with ‘generosity and joy, imagination and courage’.
Across our diocese, we can pray for our families, our neighbours, our local health workers and for all those charged with making difficult decisions at this challenging time. The Lord’s Prayer asks God to meet our daily needs and to protect us from evil. Why not pray it every time we wash our hands?
We are humbled by the extraordinary response of so many people and churches to love their neighbours at this time. Church members, along with people across the community, are contacting the isolated, picking up shopping and calming fears.
Meanwhile please join us in praying regularly:
Living God, draw us deeper into your love;
Jesus our Lord, send us to care and serve;
Holy Spirit, make us heralds of good news.
Stir us, strengthen us, teach and inspire us to live your love with generosity and joy, imagination and courage;
for the sake of your world and in the name of Jesus,
Amen.
Church of England Prayer Resources
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
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