Weekly Newsletter 7
Greetings to everyone, we are in the 4th week of the Easter season and the 7th week of lockdown. I have been speaking to several of you over the past few weeks, and it is clear people are settling into the Lockdown, but still really miss meeting up with each other in person. Whilst it is difficult, we all know it has to be. From a personal point of view, I am at a stage where I am getting used to the lockdown, and in some ways enjoying speaking to people on the phone, on Zoom, etc, which did not always happen as much before. So some good is coming out of the lockdown.
For those who attended the Zoom service of Holy Communion on Sunday, or have listened to it afterwards, will have heard that my service was on what it means to have abundant life, and how for each of us it maybe something different. I’m hoping that despite the difficulties of living with Coronavirus around us, that you are able to live life to the best you can right now. Maybe not being able to do all you want, but hopefully you have all you need. As usual this Newsletter, will provide links where you can find resources for help in a variety of ways.
REVD SANDRA LICENSING AS PRIEST IN CHARGE
AT ST LUKE’S PECKHAM
Many of you will have received the link to my licensing which will be via Zoom, led by Bishop Christopher. It will be Tuesday 19th May at 4pm. Look forward to seeing you there.
WEEKLY SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
I’d like to kick off with thanking everyone who joined us on Sunday 3rd May at 10am during our service of Holy Communion which was conducted online via Zoom. It went well and we are getting better with the tech each week. If you would like to join us this Sunday, do please get in touch and email me on: sandra.stlukespeckham@gmail.com
If you would like to see the service for 3rd May 2020 it is on our Facebook page @stlukespeckham and YouTube Channels: here
ST LUKE’S REGULAR GIVING
We are thankful to all of you who donate to St Luke’s regularly, however, at this time it is just as important to continue your regular giving even if you cannot attend the Church building for worship. I would encourage those of you who normally donate via the collection plate or envelope to consider setting up a Standing Order, so that even when you are unable to attend you will still be contributing financially to the church, so we can continue the work in the community to build God’s kingdom. If you do wish to consider this form of donating the account details are:
ST LUKE’S PCC
ACCT:32196202. SORT:60-16-16
Thank you for enabling the work of St Luke’s in the Parish to continue.
ST LUKE’S PECKHAM, WEBSITE
Apologies the website is still down, but we are working with someone who may be able to get us up and running before too long, so watch this space.
TOGETHER SOUTHWARK
Together Southwark is a joint venture between the Anglican Diocese of Southwark and Church Urban Fund. Together Southwark is working to assist local churches, community groups and voluntary organisations to transform lives and communities together in the Diocese of Southwark, covering South London and parts of Surrey.
Together Southwark works to reveal faith in action, to support and sustain individuals, families and communities in times of need and affect positive change in public policy. You can access their resources at the website from here: togethersouthwark
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK FOOD ACCESS RESPONSE
Love thy neighbour. We are called to love our neighbour. There has been such an outpouring of support for one another amid these very difficult times when the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic is robbing people off their lives and others of their livelihoods. We are all caring for one another in many ways: from that phone call for a chat with a person who is self-isolating and might be living on their own, to those much-needed food parcels, all the way to sign-posting information to access such support.
The information provided in this resource encompasses assistance offered in the geographical area covered by the Diocese of Southwark, which covers South London and part of East Surrey. We have done our utmost to include all already existing information on available support outside the scope of food banks in this resource. Please bear in mind that we are in an evolving situation and some information in this document will become out of date and new information added.
We aim to update this resource as regularly as we can - download the full Food Access Response document, or visit the link below for information divided by borough. Food Access Response
PRAYERS
Please find at this link a very useful resource for prayers at this time, produced by the Church of England, which is free to download and share. I have found it helpful and I hope you do too. Digital (double page)
ST LUKE’S OUTREACH WHATSAPP GROUP
St Luke’s has a WhatsApp group for those of you who would like daily contact and to be uplifted with messages of support, please do get in touch if you would like to be invited to join the group do let me know.
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
St Luke’s Youth Church are meeting fortnightly via Zoom to allow the young people to come together to share ideas and to talk to one another, the sessions are lead by Fola and Maria, and include various activities including bible study, prayer, and exercise!! If there are any young people who would like to join do obtain parental consent and get in touch and I will arrange to send the link.
The next Youth Church catch up is on Saturday 9th May at 2pm, parents/carers if your child would like to join us please give them permission and I will send the Zoom link. Please contact me on sandra.stlukespeckham@gmail.com
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE'S MISSION & MINISTRY
Please see the resource from the Diocese of Southwark for information on ministry for our children & Young People. https://southwark.anglican.org/cypmm/
CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
The following link provides ‘Advice from Young People for young people’ provided by the Children’s Society, especially in relation to Mental Health and Well-being, here. Age range from 0-5, 6-12, 13-17 & 18-25.
THY KINGDOM COME.
9 Days of Prayer from Ascension to Pentecost 21st to 31st May 2020
Please find attached the new electronic materials for Thy Kingdom Come, developed for use at home they can be found on the Diocesan website at: Thy Kingdom Come 2020
Let us Pray….
Collect for the 4th Week of Easter
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Have a blessed week
Revd Sandra
06 May 2020