Update from Revd Bryan Kerr
St Peter’s, Heversham | St Thomas’, Milnthorpe | St John’s, LevensIn line with official guidance, all public acts of worship are suspended, but the churches are to remain open during the week for personal prayer on an individual basis. We are
even though we cannot be together in one place at this time. A number of resources are already available from the Church of England, including the LiveLent initiative: A couple of apps for your phone that are useful in daily prayer:
There are two associated documents: a set of prayers for use at this time and a short service for prayers in the home. You might wish to print a copy also and post it through the letterbox of someone who would appreciate it, especially if they are not on email. Copies shall be available to take from the church buildings also. Resources will shortly be made available for you to use for worship in your home at service times, so that we as a Church will still worship together, albeit in our own homes. A weekly sermon will also be issued for Sunday. It is my intention to say Morning or Evening Prayer in each of the three church buildings every Sunday. This is not a public act of worship but it maintains the principle of a weekly service according to the rites of the Church of England being said in each church. The Bible will be read and prayers offered for and in each parish this Sunday as follows:
The 7pm Evening Prayer coincides with the National Call to Prayer issued by Churches Together in England which I bring to your attention. A friend reminded me of the words in Psalm 91. It encourages us to life wisely and confidently in the light of God’s goodness and care. Here are the first six verses: Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare He will cover you with his feathers, You will not fear the terror of night, These are uncertain days, yet with God's help we will get through this. Let us continue to pray for each other and to take care of each other. Here is one of the prayers produced by the Church of England: God of compassion, Set of prayers for use at this time Short service for prayers in the home Print copiesPrint copy of Worship at home. What's on in our parishesFollowing the the Church of England's advice that public worship should be suspended until further notice, all of our local Services, meetings, Lent lunches and so on have been cancelled. Latest national guidance from the Church of England. St Thomas’ Church OPENSt Thomas’ Church is open most days between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm St Thomas’ Lent Shopping TrolleyThe trolley is in the Church Centre until Easter Sunday St Thomas’ Electoral RollElectoral Roll forms are at the back of church. Latest newslettersParish News, March. Notices for next Sunday Email a notice to Diane. |