Coronavirus Updates
Church Closure Following the Prime Minister's announcement on Monday 23rd, all church buildings are now closed. This means we are no longer allowed to open the church for private prayer. We are also no longer allowed to hold weddings or baptisms. Please do send us your prayer requests. We may not be able to hold services in the church, or open it for you to pray, but we can pray on your behalf. Your prayer requests are sent to the clergy and we will offer them each day when we celebrate mass on behalf of the community. | |
Services Cancelled The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have today announced that for the time being public services in the Church of England must be cancelled. We will, over the coming days, keep you updated on how we at St John's can support you during these difficult times. At this time, although we cannot have any services, we would like you to know that the church will be open at the usual time of Sunday worship at 10am so that people can come in and be quiet, pray, or light a candle. | |
Can't come to church? Individuals and families unable to join public worship may find some of these resources helpful. Daily prayer resources from the Church of England, and links to worship apps can be found here: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer The Church of England has also published a page of prayers and intercessions for personal or group use. There are special prayers for use if you can't get to church. There is also a simple form of morning and evening prayer which can be downloaded and printed. The National Children and Youth department have assembled some resources here: http://www.going4growth.com/growth_in_faith_and_worship/faith-in-the-home, with a Worship at Home sheet available to download. | |