Today as I write this is Tuesday 25th May the Anniversary of the death of George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis, USA, by policeman Derek Chauvin on 25th May 2020. We pray for the life of George Floyd and with his family as the effects of his death still continue to this day.
So much has happened in the wake of George Floyd’s death, some good and some bad. Of course we have seen the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and the raising of racial awareness amongst people & groups who had not thought of it before.
SOUTHWARK DIOCESE ANTI-RACISM CHARTER
The Church has been at the forefront of change especially here in Southwark Diocese we have made a Anti-Racism Charter within which are 12 point plan of developing leadership the full charter can be accessed here Southwark-Anti-Racism-Charter.pdf
In addition the Archbishops Anti-Racism Task Force issued the Report From Lament to Action on Stephen Lawrence Day 22 April 2021, a report which reflects on the many reports and recommendations issued in the previous 30 years but this time outlining the Actions needed along with proposals of who are to take the action and a date by when it must be done. You can access the report here FromLamentToAction-report.pdf
So we continue to pray for healing of a Global nation and for healing of those who suffer racism, we also pray for those who are racist that they may see the evil of their ways.
COLLATION & LICENSING
I’d like to send personal thanks to all those who joined Revd Collins and myself on Pentecost Sunday during the 10am service as I was collated as the new Vicar of St Luke’s and Revd Collins as the new Associate Priest. It was a pleasure to be joined by so many people and to share such a special day with you, during the service presided over by the Acting Archdeacon Jonathan Sedgwick.
APCM - 30 MAY 2021
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be taking place this Sunday during the Notices of Sunday’s service, the reports are on the Church website APCM 2021 REPORTS
Please do have a read of them before you come along, there will be some printed copies available on the day, as they will not be read on the day, but there will be an opportunity for questions. There are still spaces for anyone who would like to be on the PCC, so do please let me know if you want more information about what is involved in being a PCC member.
PECKHAM PANTRY
The Pantry has been continuing on a Wednesday throughout the pandemic and has helped many people in the community, so do please come along, where you can register for £4.50 and receive at least £15 worth of shopping.
FRIENDS OF KELLY AVENUE PARK
The Friends continue to support park keeping it clean and welcoming, this year’s Annual Funday will be on Saturday 10th July from 12-4pm, please come along and invite your friends and family.
NEXT STEPS
This coming year - we would like to work more in the community especially as restrictions are lifted and we are able to open our Community Café once more on a Wednesday, there are other events being arranged. I look forward to communicating them to you as we go forward.
Finally a big thank you to all those who continue to support St Luke’s church and the surrounding Community.
Let’s pray - The Collect for Pentecost Sunday
Holy Spirit, sent by the Father, ignite in us your holy fire; strengthen your children with the gift of faith, revive your Church with the breath of love, and renew the face of the earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
REVD SANDRA SCHLOSS
MAY 2021