Notices
Last updated Tuesday September 22 at 14.25
Following the announcement by the Prime Minister of new measures to limit the spread of coronavirus, the Church of England is continuing to engage with Government departments to review advice to churches.
The Prime Minister emphasised that we can draw comfort from the fact that places of worship as well as schools and businesses are staying open.
We note the change from a maximum of 30 attending weddings to a maximum of 15 from Monday September 28 and will study any detailed documents when they are available and amend this advice accordingly.
Following the announcement by the Prime Minister of new measures to limit the spread of coronavirus, the Church of England is continuing to engage with Government departments to review advice to churches.
The Prime Minister emphasised that we can draw comfort from the fact that places of worship as well as schools and businesses are staying open.
We note the change from a maximum of 30 attending weddings to a maximum of 15 from Monday September 28 and will study any detailed documents when they are available and amend this advice accordingly.
Resumption of Church Services
We are pleased to announce that we have resumed our Sunday 10am Communion Services. Following the new emphasis on wearing masks in shops, etc, we have received new guidance from the Diocese..
It is now mandatory for face coverings to be worn by all those attending a place of worship, including worshippers, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors, where there may be other people present.
Those leading worship, reading, preaching or leading prayers do not always need to wear a face covering unless physical distance cannot be maintained. Plastic visors do not come within the guidance on face coverings, which must safely cover the nose and mouth and securely fit round the side of the face – so it has to be a mask (unless exempt).
Face coverings are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer, from coronavirus COVID-19 and are not a replacement for physical distancing and regular hand washing.
(Further advice on this is contained here:-https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-07///COVID%2019%20advice%20on%20face%20coverings%20v1.0.pdf)
All precautions are being taken as set out in the Government and the Church of England guidelines.
We have made the church as safe as possible, but ultimately the decision of whether you wish to attend is for each individual to make; we look forward to welcoming you.
The Church is open between 10.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesday mornings
and 2pm to 4pm on Saturdays.
If you would like to make a special prayer request, please speak to one of
the stewards on duty.
We are pleased to announce that we have resumed our Sunday 10am Communion Services. Following the new emphasis on wearing masks in shops, etc, we have received new guidance from the Diocese..
It is now mandatory for face coverings to be worn by all those attending a place of worship, including worshippers, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors, where there may be other people present.
Those leading worship, reading, preaching or leading prayers do not always need to wear a face covering unless physical distance cannot be maintained. Plastic visors do not come within the guidance on face coverings, which must safely cover the nose and mouth and securely fit round the side of the face – so it has to be a mask (unless exempt).
Face coverings are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer, from coronavirus COVID-19 and are not a replacement for physical distancing and regular hand washing.
(Further advice on this is contained here:-https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-07///COVID%2019%20advice%20on%20face%20coverings%20v1.0.pdf)
All precautions are being taken as set out in the Government and the Church of England guidelines.
We have made the church as safe as possible, but ultimately the decision of whether you wish to attend is for each individual to make; we look forward to welcoming you.
The Church is open between 10.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesday mornings
and 2pm to 4pm on Saturdays.
If you would like to make a special prayer request, please speak to one of
the stewards on duty.
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.
100 Club
The winner of the draw in September is Mike Linskill (no.34)
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 September is Mike Linskill (no.34)
If you would like to know more about the 100 Club, please have a word with David Billett or Ali Holmes
Food Bank
The need for donations to the food bank is greater than ever. If you are in a position to give something, our collections are continuing. They can be brought to church at the 10am Sunday Service. Very many thanks for your continued support. It is hugely appreciated.
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.