COVID-19 The Church continues to be alive and active, but our buildings must close. We are seeing a huge increase in the number of people falling sick with COVID-19. We must distance ourselves from one another and prevent the spread of infection in order to save lives. Therefore, as well as public worship being suspended, this and all church buildings in the Church of England are now closed. Our worship of God and our care for each other continue but cannot be done in this building. Our website contains details of how to join others online for prayer, worship, study, and community life. See: stmichaels.westworcesterchurches.org.uk/ The clergy of this church, Phil Bradford and Sarah Cottrill, can be contacted in an emergency as follows. Phil – 01905 423794 (Phil) Sarah – 01905 426257“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength . . . Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” To protect the vulnerable amongst us, please do not leave your home except for essential trips.
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have today advised that public worship is suspended with immediate effect until further notice. All services across the West Worcester Group are therefore cancelled until this advice changes. We will endeavour to keep St John’s Church open during the day as a place for people to pray during these difficult times. We will also be looking to find ways to help our local community in whatever ways we can. Please do not hesitate to contact the clergy in any case of pastoral or other need.(17 March 2020)
