Notices
Dear friends,
Very sadly myself, the Churchwardens, the PCC, in consultation with
the Bishop of Whitby, have decided to suspend public worship for the moment. The number of infections is rising rapidly and we all feel this is the
appropriate course of action.
Our online worship will now take place on our Facebook page at 10am on Sundays and Wednesdays. I hope you can join us for some of these services.
The PCC have also decided that in light of rising Covid-19 infections we should close the church to private prayer for the time being. Everyone involved in making these decisions are aware that this will be a disappointment,
and for that I apologise to you all.
God bless,
Revd. Gareth
OTICES FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 17th JANUARY
Sunday, 17th January The Second Sunday of Epiphany
10.00 am Service live-streamed on Facebook (see link in text above)
Wednesday, 20th January
10.00 am Service live-streamed on Facebook
Friday, 22nd January
1.30 pm Funeral of Dawn Brewer
Sunday, 24th January The Third Sunday of Epiphany
10.00 am Service live-streamed on Facebook
Bible Study
We will be running an online Bible study on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning on Monday, 18th January at 1 pm. Please email me at thevicar@pickeringchurch.comif you would like to take part. Gareth
Children’s Society Boxes
Thanks to everyone that I have got boxes from. Just a quick update, I have started counting boxes and I hope to return them to you all in next two weeks. Apologies for the delay - I am a volunteer with Ryedale Covid Network doing shopping for people shielding and marshalling for vaccines at the surgery. Entering lockdown, and with vaccine roll out, this has increased, just taking up a little more time. So hopefully boxes back soon.
If anyone new would like a box let me know.
Thank you
Gail
Sunday, 17th January The Second Sunday of Epiphany
10.00 am Service live-streamed on Facebook (see link in text above)
Wednesday, 20th January
10.00 am Service live-streamed on Facebook
Friday, 22nd January
1.30 pm Funeral of Dawn Brewer
Sunday, 24th January The Third Sunday of Epiphany
10.00 am Service live-streamed on Facebook
Bible Study
We will be running an online Bible study on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning on Monday, 18th January at 1 pm. Please email me at thevicar@pickeringchurch.comif you would like to take part. Gareth
Children’s Society Boxes
Thanks to everyone that I have got boxes from. Just a quick update, I have started counting boxes and I hope to return them to you all in next two weeks. Apologies for the delay - I am a volunteer with Ryedale Covid Network doing shopping for people shielding and marshalling for vaccines at the surgery. Entering lockdown, and with vaccine roll out, this has increased, just taking up a little more time. So hopefully boxes back soon.
If anyone new would like a box let me know.
Thank you
Gail
Wishing happy birthday to anyone who is celebrating this week
SPDR - Might God be calling you to the ministry of Spiritual Direction, walking alongside someone in their journey of faith? If so, please consider signing up for next year's Spiritual Direction Course with York Diocese. The Course begins 14th to 15th April 2021 then sessions are usually 10am - 3.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Days typically include input by the team or visiting speakers, small group work and time for individual reflection. Most sessions are held at Wydale Hall. The Annual cost of the course, including all materials and the residential is £330. A deposit of £100 is required when your application is accepted. Please see Pam Lindsay for more details.
We have a link to our Area Dean's online services on the 'Online Services' page. Please also have a look at churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/church-online which includes weekly streamed and daily audio services. There is additional worship on the BBC to help us, and more is on its way.
You can also listen to the Worship at York Minster HERE.
You will find Matins, or Morning Prayer – in keeping with early Christian tradition, this simple act of prayer begins the day.
Evensong – this service, normally sung by the York Minster Choir, follows the order for Evensong in the Book of Common Prayer.
The Eucharist, or Holy Communion is celebrated twice every day.
Phone Line Daily Hope offers hymns, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a (free) telephone line. The line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 Please pass this number on to anyone you know, especially those who do not have access to a computer and would like to listen to favourite hymns and prayers.
Our church website and the Facebook page are regularly updated with links to messages from our Archbishops and to other worship and prayer opportunities.
You can also listen to the Worship at York Minster HERE.
You will find Matins, or Morning Prayer – in keeping with early Christian tradition, this simple act of prayer begins the day.
Evensong – this service, normally sung by the York Minster Choir, follows the order for Evensong in the Book of Common Prayer.
The Eucharist, or Holy Communion is celebrated twice every day.
Phone Line Daily Hope offers hymns, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a (free) telephone line. The line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 Please pass this number on to anyone you know, especially those who do not have access to a computer and would like to listen to favourite hymns and prayers.
Our church website and the Facebook page are regularly updated with links to messages from our Archbishops and to other worship and prayer opportunities.
100 Club
The winner of the draw for December was Mary Lakin (no. 38). 100 Club Subscriptions for 2021 are welcomed from now until January. Please enclose your cheque, made payable to Pickering Church PCC, or cash in an envelope with your name, and give this to David, Ali, Pam or Trevor. Contact David if you are unable to get to Church. The Club makes a useful contribution to the Church’s financial stream in these difficult times. Please ask David for a form if you would like to subscribe, at £24 for the year, or perhaps even take out an additional subscription.
The winner of the draw for December was Mary Lakin (no. 38). 100 Club Subscriptions for 2021 are welcomed from now until January. Please enclose your cheque, made payable to Pickering Church PCC, or cash in an envelope with your name, and give this to David, Ali, Pam or Trevor. Contact David if you are unable to get to Church. The Club makes a useful contribution to the Church’s financial stream in these difficult times. Please ask David for a form if you would like to subscribe, at £24 for the year, or perhaps even take out an additional subscription.
Food Bank
How to access Ryedale Foodbank - please note that all food parcels are now delivered.
If you, or someone you know, requires an emergency food supply, please contact your regular Referral Agency, or call 07922 421326, Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
For assistance at the weekend please call: NYCC on 01609 780780
Contact 07922421326 if you wish to donate food.
The Foodbank would like to pass on their thanks for the Harvest donations which have been warmly received.
If you, or someone you know, requires an emergency food supply, please contact your regular Referral Agency, or call 07922 421326, Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
For assistance at the weekend please call: NYCC on 01609 780780
Contact 07922421326 if you wish to donate food.
The Foodbank would like to pass on their thanks for the Harvest donations which have been warmly received.
Information from the Church of England about the Coronavirus measures we are taking. Click the link here to go directly to their website for the most recent information.