Weekly Newsletter 9
Greetings to everyone, we are in the 7th week of the Easter season and the day after Ascension day, As we enter the 9th week of lockdown, I am happy to report that I was licensed as Priest in Charge of St Luke’s on Tuesday 19th May, to a large group of people who managed to log into Zoom, over 80 people. It was an absolute pleasure and honour to see so many familiar faces, so I thank God for the gift of technology. I’m looking forward to continuing the good work we have already undertaken so far as well as to up our involvement in being a part of the community of North Peckham. Thank you to all of you who were able to log in and I pray we can continue. Onwards and Upwards. Let’s make St Luke’s Great again.
FAITH AT HOME
The Church of England has released some material to help families to explore their Faith at Home. It can be found at:www.churchofengland.org/faith-action/faith-home
There is also a range of materials on our Diocesan website at: https://southwark.anglican.org/cypmm/
ROGATION SUNDAY - ROGATE CHURCHES
Last week Sunday 17th May was Rogation Sunday, and in previous years we have travelled to visit our Link church and joined in the Rogate Village Walk, alongside Fr Edward and the people of Rogate. It is a shame, we cannot join them this year, but we have been asked to contribute to their service via Video recording. Please do pray for our Link Church, as we are all struggling during these difficult times. I attach their service for last week Rogate Churches - Services Sunday 17/05/2020
WEEKLY SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday17 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 17th May 2020 it is on our Facebook page @stlukespeckham and YouTube Channels: https://youtu.be/zGcisLk3-cM
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
Good News, the website is likely to be up and running by Tuesday 26th May. More news to follow next week.
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, Maria, Abu, and Iain 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 23rd 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
Email below is from Keli Bolton dated May 2020
Good afternoon everyone!
I hope you’ve been able to enjoy some of this wonderful sunshine! I’m certainly feeling in higher spirits than last week J
LONDON BOROUGHS: please encourage your young people to complete this survey on how they’re feeling in lockdown: http://bit.ly/lockdowncheckup
Thy Kingdom Come starts today! Each day there will be a new video done by children and young people from around the Diocese to encourage families to pray (and they’re brilliant!). The videos will be posted on diocesan & CYP social media. Here’s the first one I did for Ascension as an introduction (it’ll be available from 4pm today).
Here’s what’s gone on the website this week:
SDBE Collective worship
Bereavement – basic principles
Young People
Year 6 transitions group on Facebook, offering resources to help those who are moving up to year 7 in September
Youth Work Conversations Exploring some of the issues in youth work during lockdown, and what their legacy might be
Toddlers – infant mental health
Other resources/info – how schools could change after lockdown
This Sunday - Engage worship: Ascension & Pentecost
Training – Thursday 28th May – seems to be a popular day! Here’s everything that’s happening:
11am-12pm: Ronni Lamont talks about her new book, 'Faith in Children' (Email: enquiries@resourcescentreonline.co.uk for a place)
How should we value children's spirituality?
What's the point of play?
Kids in Church - what's the deal?
2:30pm: afternoon seminar by Dr Andrew Root - REGISTER HERE
Why youth ministry is becoming a less-valued thing, and turning toward a new imagination for youth ministry that frees us from competition.
6-8pm – Supporting CYP with bereavement during lockdown - Book your place
with 3 experienced chaplains on how to adapt our practice in the context of social distancing.
Youth Workers: The National Youth Association has just published the National Occupation Standards and Youth Work Policy for England.
Thank you for all you’re doing, you may not always feel like it but you’re doing a great job and it matters. Stay safe J
Kind regards,
Keli Bolton
Children & Youth with Mission Action Planning
020 7939 9479
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. Ascension to Pentecost 21st to 31st May 2020
Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus.
Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, Thy Kingdom Come is going to look slightly different this year.
During the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come, it is hoped that everyone who takes part will:
Deepen their own relationship with Jesus Christ
Pray for 5 friends or family to come to faith in Jesus
Pray for the empowerment of the Spirit that we would be effective in our witness
Link to the Church of England resources is below, where you can also download the App.
TKC- Church of England 21/5/2020 - 31/5/2020
Diocese of Southwark resources is: Southwark Thy Kingdom Come resources
An ecumenical Service of the Armed Forces for Ascension Day - This is great lovely music, scripture readings and prayers…enjoy
LET US PRAY…. A prayer for all those affected by coronavirus
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy.
Sustain and support the anxious,
be with those who care for the sick,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
ASCENSION DAY PRAYER
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ
to have ascended into the heavens,
so we in heart and mind may also ascend
and with him continually dwell;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Have a blessed week
Revd Sandra. 22 May 2020