Update on Services
We are following the most recent advice from the Government and Church of England
in connection with Coronavirus and our Church is currently closed.
As our Church is closed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are unable to meet together in person.
However, we are finding new ways to reach out and keep in touch with you all.
We are following the most recent advice from the Government and Church of England
in connection with Coronavirus and our Church is currently closed.
As our Church is closed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are unable to meet together in person.
However, we are finding new ways to reach out and keep in touch with you all.
To access this week's pre-recorded Sunday Service
led by Rev'ds Linda & Nigel Washington
for Sunday 31st May - Pentecost
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 31st May - Pentecost
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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News From St George’s Church
We are following the most recent advice from the Government and Church of England in connection with Coronavirus.
Our Church is closed at present. We are looking at new ways to reach out and keep in touch with you all.
To access Resources, Prayers, Services & up-to-date information
from St. George's Church and the Church of England,
please use the link below to access our dedicated Webpage on 'A Church Near You' website .
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7714/
Or find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/St-George-of-England-Church-Toddington-107893234204347
We are following the most recent advice from the Government and Church of England in connection with Coronavirus.
Our Church is closed at present. We are looking at new ways to reach out and keep in touch with you all.
To access Resources, Prayers, Services & up-to-date information
from St. George's Church and the Church of England,
please use the link below to access our dedicated Webpage on 'A Church Near You' website .
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7714/
Or find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/St-George-of-England-Church-Toddington-107893234204347
Thy Kingdom Come 21st - 31st May 2020
Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray, from Ascension on 21st May to Pentecost 31st May, for more people to come to know Jesus.
Please click below to see leaflet from Rev'ds Linda & Nigel Washington giving details of Prayer & Reflection Resources and information of Virtual Events going on during the lead up to Pentecost.
Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray, from Ascension on 21st May to Pentecost 31st May, for more people to come to know Jesus.
Please click below to see leaflet from Rev'ds Linda & Nigel Washington giving details of Prayer & Reflection Resources and information of Virtual Events going on during the lead up to Pentecost.
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Messages from Rev'd Linda Washington, Priest in Charge
30th May 2020
Dear All
We hope and pray that you are well and coping ok. Each day seems to bring a new stage and a new set of challenges and adjustments. Do please link with us to share your news, or to let us know if you would like any support eg shopping, IT help, prayer, links by phone etc.
This week's Quintet service celebrates Pentecost which is marked as the birth of the Christian Church. And as the disciples joined together in the Upper Room at Pentecost, so a number of us have joined together remotely from our homes - sharing our different voices, to contribute to our service - please do join us from your homes too so we can share time together.
Sandy Ryan from Chalgrave Church and David Jones from Harlington Church read our Bible readings. Robert and Steve (Readers), Nigel and I join in leading the service and Nicholas plays our hymns. We offer our sincere thanks to all involved. We also have 2 hymns from St Martin's in the Fields church choir. If you are willing to be involved in future recorded services, to offer a reading, or the Intercessions, please do let us know. You will be most welcome.
This week's services and events:
If you would like to join us this week for a zoom virtual coffee morning please note the following dates and times into your diaries:
Tuesday morning 10.30am Harlington Coffee morning
Wednesday morning 10.15am Westoning Coffee morning
Thursday morning 10.30am Toddington Coffee morning (Chalgrave church members are welcome to join us).
Services:
Sunday 31st 9am Westoning Church: a Pentecost Upper Room time of Prayer (please email Nigel if you would like to join so he can send you the link)
Monday morning 9.30am: Morning Prayer by zoom for Harlington Church (and Quintet church members who would like to join) Please email Linda to ask for the link.
Tuesday morning 9.30am: Morning Prayer by zoom for Toddington church (and Quintet church members who would like to join) Please email Linda to ask for the link: revdtoddington@gmail.com.
Other Sunday services:
Church of England Thy Kingdom Come - Pentecost Sunday service (with the Archbishops of York and Canterbury and the Pope) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvNuebjkSM4&feature=youtu.be
A Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Churches Together Thy Kingdom Come evening Pentecost Praise service: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOR364-_KwEgko9Sq5i7jsw (This link includes access to different talks, reflections and prayer events over the past 10 days).
The Diocese of St Albans - YouTube
A reflection for Thy Kingdom Come 2020, Beds and Herts from Peter Berners-Lee on John 20:16 - Duration: 4 minutes, 37 seconds.
www.youtube.com
We send our love and prayers to you all
Linda and Nigel
9th May 2020
Dear All
This week our service comes from Chalgrave Church (well sort of!). The service is not a Communion Service so is slightly shorter, and we are pleased that Stephen Farmer and Robert Johns (Readers) have been involved in reading the Bible passages...it's good to share! If anyone would like to contribute to a future service please let us know. It would be good to include readers and intercessors from across the five churches over the weeks ahead.. and perhaps there might be scope to include a testimony or two to encourage others, if you feel inspired to share.
For members of our churches not on internet, Nigel and I deliver service sheets with the reading sheet each week so everyone is able to worship. If you know of anyone who would like to be included in our mailings or deliveries, please do let us know, or pass on our contact details, or this email, so they can link with us.
It has been very lovely to share with so many of you this week at zoom PCC meeting (Westoning) and zoom coffee mornings or prayer meeting. We will issue zoom invitations for next week's meetings tomorrow which will include a Chalgrave church meeting too.
Please let us know if you, or anyone else you know, would be interested to join an informal church meeting so we can make sure to send out an invitation. We are also considering launching zoom prayer and home study groups . If you feel an interest to join us in these, please let us know asap. Perhaps you might also be interested in a quintet church Quiz night, or a book club?
There have been so many wonderful pictures from the villages of the V.E. day celebrations. Such special times.. socially distanced but enjoying time as community as we all pay tribute and remember.
A quick reminder that the free Daily Hope phone number: 0800 804 8044 to contact if you would like to hear a daily service, hymns or prayers, or to receive the comfort of listening to a reflection. Please pass this on to anyone you know who may not be on the internet but who may be glad of company and encouragement.
Please let us know if you have any other news to be circulated.
With every good wish
Linda and Nigel
2nd May 2020
Dear All
Yet another week has passed in 'lockdown'. How are you and your families coping? We have had some wonderfully sunny weather this week, but also some heavy rain.. quite symbolic. Each day is different but, in many ways, each day can be very much the same. Are you grateful to slow down a little, or do you feel a sense of loss of routine and miss company? Are you climbing the walls or still very content to have space and time to be, to do, and to breathe the cleaner air?
Families are busy with home schooling, and many people are also working from home, whilst others are furloughed. Grandparents and families are finding new ways to connect but will be looking forward to times when they can meet up physically to share a laugh or a cuddle. Many of us are learning new IT skills and there is a growing sense of positivity as we see some regular aspects of life across Europe, Australia and New Zealand begin to release. We too have been told that we are past the peak and there are encouraging signs of some aspects of normality returning... the council tips have opened! Rejoice, Rejoice and again we say rejoice! But, for now, we remain patient and look out for each other within our communities and church families.
Nigel and I send our very best wishes to you all. We pray protection and peace for you and your families. We also pray for all those who work in the NHS and in the caring services and for all key workers...especially remembering our local schools and businesses. We pray for those who are sick (please forward names of anyone you wish us to pray for). Thank you all so much for all your support and for the different creative initiatives and projects. Have a good week.
Nigel and I miss meeting with you all and encourage you to link and let us know your news. We are here for you if you need us: 01525 714442.
God bless
Linda and Nigel
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
30th May 2020
Dear All
We hope and pray that you are well and coping ok. Each day seems to bring a new stage and a new set of challenges and adjustments. Do please link with us to share your news, or to let us know if you would like any support eg shopping, IT help, prayer, links by phone etc.
This week's Quintet service celebrates Pentecost which is marked as the birth of the Christian Church. And as the disciples joined together in the Upper Room at Pentecost, so a number of us have joined together remotely from our homes - sharing our different voices, to contribute to our service - please do join us from your homes too so we can share time together.
Sandy Ryan from Chalgrave Church and David Jones from Harlington Church read our Bible readings. Robert and Steve (Readers), Nigel and I join in leading the service and Nicholas plays our hymns. We offer our sincere thanks to all involved. We also have 2 hymns from St Martin's in the Fields church choir. If you are willing to be involved in future recorded services, to offer a reading, or the Intercessions, please do let us know. You will be most welcome.
This week's services and events:
If you would like to join us this week for a zoom virtual coffee morning please note the following dates and times into your diaries:
Tuesday morning 10.30am Harlington Coffee morning
Wednesday morning 10.15am Westoning Coffee morning
Thursday morning 10.30am Toddington Coffee morning (Chalgrave church members are welcome to join us).
Services:
Sunday 31st 9am Westoning Church: a Pentecost Upper Room time of Prayer (please email Nigel if you would like to join so he can send you the link)
Monday morning 9.30am: Morning Prayer by zoom for Harlington Church (and Quintet church members who would like to join) Please email Linda to ask for the link.
Tuesday morning 9.30am: Morning Prayer by zoom for Toddington church (and Quintet church members who would like to join) Please email Linda to ask for the link: revdtoddington@gmail.com.
Other Sunday services:
Church of England Thy Kingdom Come - Pentecost Sunday service (with the Archbishops of York and Canterbury and the Pope) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvNuebjkSM4&feature=youtu.be
A Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Churches Together Thy Kingdom Come evening Pentecost Praise service: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOR364-_KwEgko9Sq5i7jsw (This link includes access to different talks, reflections and prayer events over the past 10 days).
The Diocese of St Albans - YouTube
A reflection for Thy Kingdom Come 2020, Beds and Herts from Peter Berners-Lee on John 20:16 - Duration: 4 minutes, 37 seconds.
www.youtube.com
We send our love and prayers to you all
Linda and Nigel
9th May 2020
Dear All
This week our service comes from Chalgrave Church (well sort of!). The service is not a Communion Service so is slightly shorter, and we are pleased that Stephen Farmer and Robert Johns (Readers) have been involved in reading the Bible passages...it's good to share! If anyone would like to contribute to a future service please let us know. It would be good to include readers and intercessors from across the five churches over the weeks ahead.. and perhaps there might be scope to include a testimony or two to encourage others, if you feel inspired to share.
For members of our churches not on internet, Nigel and I deliver service sheets with the reading sheet each week so everyone is able to worship. If you know of anyone who would like to be included in our mailings or deliveries, please do let us know, or pass on our contact details, or this email, so they can link with us.
It has been very lovely to share with so many of you this week at zoom PCC meeting (Westoning) and zoom coffee mornings or prayer meeting. We will issue zoom invitations for next week's meetings tomorrow which will include a Chalgrave church meeting too.
Please let us know if you, or anyone else you know, would be interested to join an informal church meeting so we can make sure to send out an invitation. We are also considering launching zoom prayer and home study groups . If you feel an interest to join us in these, please let us know asap. Perhaps you might also be interested in a quintet church Quiz night, or a book club?
There have been so many wonderful pictures from the villages of the V.E. day celebrations. Such special times.. socially distanced but enjoying time as community as we all pay tribute and remember.
A quick reminder that the free Daily Hope phone number: 0800 804 8044 to contact if you would like to hear a daily service, hymns or prayers, or to receive the comfort of listening to a reflection. Please pass this on to anyone you know who may not be on the internet but who may be glad of company and encouragement.
Please let us know if you have any other news to be circulated.
With every good wish
Linda and Nigel
2nd May 2020
Dear All
Yet another week has passed in 'lockdown'. How are you and your families coping? We have had some wonderfully sunny weather this week, but also some heavy rain.. quite symbolic. Each day is different but, in many ways, each day can be very much the same. Are you grateful to slow down a little, or do you feel a sense of loss of routine and miss company? Are you climbing the walls or still very content to have space and time to be, to do, and to breathe the cleaner air?
Families are busy with home schooling, and many people are also working from home, whilst others are furloughed. Grandparents and families are finding new ways to connect but will be looking forward to times when they can meet up physically to share a laugh or a cuddle. Many of us are learning new IT skills and there is a growing sense of positivity as we see some regular aspects of life across Europe, Australia and New Zealand begin to release. We too have been told that we are past the peak and there are encouraging signs of some aspects of normality returning... the council tips have opened! Rejoice, Rejoice and again we say rejoice! But, for now, we remain patient and look out for each other within our communities and church families.
Nigel and I send our very best wishes to you all. We pray protection and peace for you and your families. We also pray for all those who work in the NHS and in the caring services and for all key workers...especially remembering our local schools and businesses. We pray for those who are sick (please forward names of anyone you wish us to pray for). Thank you all so much for all your support and for the different creative initiatives and projects. Have a good week.
Nigel and I miss meeting with you all and encourage you to link and let us know your news. We are here for you if you need us: 01525 714442.
God bless
Linda and Nigel
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
*Coronavirus News - Church of England Guidelines*
1. Our church buildings are closed for public worship and for private prayer.
2. Emergency baptisms can take place in hospital or at home, though subject to strict hygienic precautions and physical distancing as far as possible.
3. There can be no weddings in church buildings until further notice.
4. Funerals can only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. Only immediate family members can attend (if the crematorium allows) – that is, spouse or partner, parents and children, keeping their distance in the prescribed way.
5. All social/ fundraising events are cancelled for the time being.
1. Our church buildings are closed for public worship and for private prayer.
2. Emergency baptisms can take place in hospital or at home, though subject to strict hygienic precautions and physical distancing as far as possible.
3. There can be no weddings in church buildings until further notice.
4. Funerals can only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. Only immediate family members can attend (if the crematorium allows) – that is, spouse or partner, parents and children, keeping their distance in the prescribed way.
5. All social/ fundraising events are cancelled for the time being.
- “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength . . . Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”
- To protect the vulnerable amongst us, please do not leave your home except for essential trips.
- Please do not hesitate to contact us (see contact details below) if you need help, or would like to request prayer or to chat to someone for support, especially if you are having to self isolate or observe social distancing.
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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