Dear all in St. Philip’s and St. Wilfrid’s parishes, We have heard today from our Bishops that all worship services are to be cancelled until further notice in the light of the coronavirus outbreak. We are obviously really sorry to hear this, but it is a necessary measure in the current circumstances. Please be assured that we will both be praying for you all and doing all we can to support all those in our congregations and beyond in the coming weeks and months. Rob and I will be on the phone to as many of our congregants as we can in the next few days to see how we can best support you and how you can support one another and our community. We will be exploring live-streaming acts of worship and also planning to deliver paper copies of sermons and prayers in the coming weeks to sustain you. We will also be providing practical help where we can. We will also be trying to have both St. Philip’s and St. Wilfrid’s buildings open as regularly as we can for private prayer (at a distance!). Currently we have plans to have St. Wilfrid’s open on Saturday 21st morning 9:30am-midday and both churches open on Sunday 22nd afternoon 2-4pm and watch this space for further plans. Finally, do know we are here for you – do be in contact with myself and Rob, if there is help you need – or if there is help you can offer to others. With love, Hannah Do see this link for the letter from the Archbishops about this https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/news/archbishops-call-church-england-become-radically-different-public-worship
*Coronavirus Response at St. Philip’s and St. Wilfrid’s*Updated 13-03-2020This Sunday we will be: - having our services as usual - not sharing the peace - receiving bread only at communion - not passing round the collection plate (you go to it to give!) - clergy will only be wearing washable robes - not having tea and coffeeIn response can you: - pray - don’t come if you feel unwell - wash your hands before you come - use antibac as we will hopefully have some as you arrive - don’t touch anyone else - notice if anyone is missing and give them a call - bring your own bottle of water or flaskThank you for your continued support!
