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As we await news of when & how we might be coming out of lockdown, this update starts with an update on Gathered Services and then continues with:
… and the usual listings of services and contacts but first:
Ahead of Ascension Day, this update from St Mary’s starts with news about a return to ‘gathered services and then continues with:
… and the usual listings of services and contacts but first:
This Easter 2021 update from St Mary’s starts with a message from Revd Anne and also includes:
… and the usual listings of services and contacts but first:
You may be reading this article around Eastertime, or a little earlier. It’s at Easter that Christians the world over celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection, and are reminded of God’s free gift of forgiveness and love. In the Bible we read,
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This New Year update starts with a Farewell Message from Rev. Mandy and includes:
… and the usual listings of services and contacts but first:
Dear Friends
I neither anticipated nor expected to be writing to you at this time, but, because of Paul’s accident, and the consequences of it, the 27th December 2020, was, sadly, my last working Sunday.
Cakes, History, Remembrance, Fitness & St Mary’s Update – Updated for LockdownThis news update covers several topics, starting with Cakes, History & Xmas, then covering:
First let’s find out what Cakes, History & Xmas have in common:
St Mary’s News Update – a New AdministratorThis update starts with news about a new administrator for the 3 parishes and also addresses:
and the usual listings of services and contacts but first, the new administrator:
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Day 112 after (loose) LockdownOn Day 112 since Lockdown started St Mary’s issue the latest edition of their News Update, topics addressed include:
It also provides listings of services and contacts but first, about reopening… Continue reading “Day 112 after (loose) Lockdown – St Mary’s Update”
Zoom Visit from CambodiaThis coming weekend, St Mary’s congregation will be joined by the McCann family on a home visit from Cambodia. They have been serving as missionaries there for 3 years.
This update starts with a message from Revd. Mandy Elmes and also includes details of how to access Zoom services, listings of services and contacts. There is also a sprinkle of humour.
On Ascension Day, I received a post on the West Bergholt WhatsApp chat group which said
“Ascension Day is when Jesus started working from home!” Continue reading “Zoom Visit from Cambodia – St Mary’s News Update”
Day 39 of LockdownOur day 39 update starts with St Mary’s May edition of their news which includes a message from Revd Mandy Elmes and details of how to access services online. Other updates include:
This update starts with a message from Revd. Mandy Elmes and also includes details of how to access Zoom services, Continue reading “Day 39 of Lockdown – the St Mary’s May edition”
Day 9 of LockdownDay 9 and, with nearly 600 UK COVID-19 deaths in the past day, we start off this update in a thoughtful mood. We start with the latest news from St Mary’s which has an appropriate Easter Message from Revd Mandy Elmes. As well as that there is a bulletin from Colchester Police.
This update focusses on the COVID-19 crisis with online services and a message from Revd Mandy Elmes. Some prayer suggestions are offered and also some spiritual one-liners! It also provides listings of services and contacts but first the Easter Message:
The Coronavirus Pandemic is something none of us anticipated or imagined. It is Continue reading “Day 9 of Lockdown – The Spiritual Edition”