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From Revd Debbie, Assistant Minister
Dear Friends,
I received
a letter, which was addressed to all clergy in the
CofE, from Archbishops Justin and Sentamu. I wish
to share with you part of that letter to help you have a clearer
understanding of why the doors of our churches are firmly locked.
Stay
home, protect the NHS and save lives
“We are in
a time of great fearfulness. The numbers of those becoming seriously ill
and dying is increasing. It therefore remains very important that our
churches remain closed for public worship and private prayer. The Church
of England is called to model the very best practice. We must lead by
example. Staying at home and demonstrating solidarity with the rest of
the country at this testing time, is, we believe, the right way of
helping and ministering to our nation. Therefore, for a season, the
centre for the liturgical life of the church must be the home, not the
church building.”
Although public worship is temporarily on hold, the worship of God has definitely not been suspended. I have been posting prayers, music and reflections on our new Facebook group page on a daily basis. If you have not joined us yet we can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/638305163631527/?ref=bookmarks#_=_ Listeners were invited to light a candle. The podacast was on the front page of the website and on Facebook.
I am sorry
have to inform you that our dear friend Geoff
Penketh was diagnosed yesterday with having the COVID-19 virus. He is
currently being treated in PAH. Please keep Geoff, Rosemary and all the
family in your prayers. With every blessing
Rev Debbie |