Notices
The church may be closed, but the service continues.
At the present time we have had to close the church for public worship due to the coronavirus lockdown. Worship will be live streamed on the church's Facebook page at 10am on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Link to our Facebook Page
Blessings
Rev'd Gareth Atha
At the present time we have had to close the church for public worship due to the coronavirus lockdown. Worship will be live streamed on the church's Facebook page at 10am on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Link to our Facebook Page
Blessings
Rev'd Gareth Atha
The church is still open for private prayer between 10.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesdays and from 2pm to 4pm on Saturdays.
If you would like a special prayer request, please speak to one of the stewards on duty.
You will need a face covering, please.
If you would like a special prayer request, please speak to one of the stewards on duty.
You will need a face covering, please.
Dear friends,
You are warmly invited to join us for our Advent course 2020, entitled A Light In The Darkness. Because of the coronavirus situation we will have to meet online via Zoom. Details of dates and times are on the flyer above. Do let me know if you would like to join in and I will send you all the details and material.
With love and prayers,
Gareth
You are warmly invited to join us for our Advent course 2020, entitled A Light In The Darkness. Because of the coronavirus situation we will have to meet online via Zoom. Details of dates and times are on the flyer above. Do let me know if you would like to join in and I will send you all the details and material.
With love and prayers,
Gareth
The following paragraph is an extract from a letter sent out to all Clergy by The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and the Bishop of London:-
“Bearing in mind our primary vocation as the Church of Jesus Christ to pray and to serve we call upon the Church of England to make this month of lockdown a month of prayer. More than anything else, whatever the nation thinks, we know that we are in the faithful hands of the risen Christ who knows our weaknesses, tiredness and struggles and whose steadfast love endures for ever.”
Merciful God, we pray for the many people who have contracted the coronavirus around the world. Bring comfort to those grieving loved ones who have died, and peace to those worried, fearful and uncertain as the virus spreads. We also pray for governments and authorities who are developing strategies to contain and deal with the virus and those in the health services who may be risking their own lives to care for sick patients.
Here in Pickering we especially pray for the Corona Virus situation and the procedures that have been put into force to try to halt its spread. Help us all to be responsible in the things that we do in our lives to prevent the spread of the virus by taking heed of the recommended precautions and avoiding situations which may make things worse.
Further prayers relating to Covid-19 Pandemic can be found at:-
https://europe.anglican.org/main/latest-news/post/1555-coronavirus-prayer-reflection
The Archbishops are calling on all Christians to pray for the nation at this time of great difficulty. It is hoped that we might try to pray (at least briefly) once every day during the lock-down. We would invite you to join us in prayer daily at 6pm – you may wish to light a candle.
To help us all to do this, a prayer guide has been published. See below. These are just suggestions of course – as always: pray as you can.
“Bearing in mind our primary vocation as the Church of Jesus Christ to pray and to serve we call upon the Church of England to make this month of lockdown a month of prayer. More than anything else, whatever the nation thinks, we know that we are in the faithful hands of the risen Christ who knows our weaknesses, tiredness and struggles and whose steadfast love endures for ever.”
Merciful God, we pray for the many people who have contracted the coronavirus around the world. Bring comfort to those grieving loved ones who have died, and peace to those worried, fearful and uncertain as the virus spreads. We also pray for governments and authorities who are developing strategies to contain and deal with the virus and those in the health services who may be risking their own lives to care for sick patients.
Here in Pickering we especially pray for the Corona Virus situation and the procedures that have been put into force to try to halt its spread. Help us all to be responsible in the things that we do in our lives to prevent the spread of the virus by taking heed of the recommended precautions and avoiding situations which may make things worse.
Further prayers relating to Covid-19 Pandemic can be found at:-
https://europe.anglican.org/main/latest-news/post/1555-coronavirus-prayer-reflection
The Archbishops are calling on all Christians to pray for the nation at this time of great difficulty. It is hoped that we might try to pray (at least briefly) once every day during the lock-down. We would invite you to join us in prayer daily at 6pm – you may wish to light a candle.
To help us all to do this, a prayer guide has been published. See below. These are just suggestions of course – as always: pray as you can.
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.
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.
Thank you
A cheque for £110 has been sent to this year’s Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child appeal. Thank you to all those who donated so generously. Brenda Beal
A cheque for £110 has been sent to this year’s Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child appeal. Thank you to all those who donated so generously. Brenda Beal
100 Club
The winner of the draw in October is Val Birch (no.68)
If you would like to know more about the 100 Club, please have a word with David Billett or Ali Holmes
The winner of the draw in October is Val Birch (no.68)
If you would like to know more about the 100 Club, please have a word with David Billett or Ali Holmes
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.