How are you coping?Next time you get out of the house for some exercise look out for a wildlife place, a natural area with a few trees and bushes. Then stop, face that area for a moment and listen, really listen. If you give it a few minutes you will find your ears tune into the bird song. It is truly wonderful this time of year and may even bring a smile to your face. These small moments are soul moments, connecting us to nature, connecting us to God's creation, they are good for our wellbeing.
Alconbury Weald ChurchAll our upcoming church services (INTERACTIVE) are now suspended until further notice. I will update you in regards to Easter Sunday, as it was to be an outdoor service, in due course but I think it is unlikely to go ahead.I will look into ways in which we can support each other and how I can resource you to worship at home maybe via an online portal. I am exploring social media and online possibilities. In addition to this is the plea to look outwards and consider how can we help and support others?Revd Rob.Highlights of joint letter from the Archbishops:The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling for Church of England churches to put public worship on hold and become a “different sort of church” in the coming months to face the challenge of coronavirus.In a joint letter, Archbishops Justin Welby and John Sentamu said it was now necessary to put public services on hold until further notice.But they said that far from having to “shut up shop”, the Church of England must face the challenge by becoming a radically different kind of church rooted in prayer and serving others.It comes after the Government announced unprecedented peacetime measures to try to control the spread of the virus, with restrictions on public gatherings, transport and working.“We may not be able to pray with people in the ways that we are used to, but we can certainly pray for people. And we can certainly offer practical care and support. “Please do carry on supporting the local foodbank and buy extra provisions for it. Ensure the night shelters wherever possible are kept open. There are many very encouraging schemes happening right across our country in communities to focus on caring for the most vulnerable and do continue to play your part in those.The archbishops have joined other church leaders in calling for a day of prayer and action this Sunday (Mothering Sunday) particularly remembering those who are sick or anxious and all involved in health and emergency services. Do this by lighting a candle in your window at 7pm this coming Mothering Sunday as a sign of hope and prayer.
New course date set.Starting Rite is a baby-centred course. It is a 5 week course for babies aged 0-1 and their parents/carers. Activities include baby-massage, music, story-telling and multi-sensory play.The course is free of charge and open to anyone but may be of particular interest for those thinking of having their baby christened. It is a great course for those looking for some new, imaginative activities to do with your baby and as a way of meeting other new parents and their babies. The course will run on Tuesday mornings beginning on the 10th of March at the school. There are 8 places per course so please get in touch to book. To find out more and to book a place please click here.
