Newsletter - May 2021

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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

A Message from 'Thy Kingdom Come'

Thy Kingdom Come is a global wave of prayer calling all Christians to pray between Ascension and Pentecost for more people to come to know the love and peace of Jesus Christ. May 13th - May 23rd 2021

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Beautiful and inspirational prayer resources

We are giving away 100,000 copies of the Prayer Journal – written by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell - and printed copies of the Family Prayer Adventure Map.

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During the 11 days of TKC, commit to pray as a church for 24/1, or even 24/11, using the 24-7 Prayer virtual prayer room. It's so simple to set up a room for your church, deanery or even city, and encourage them to unite together in continuous prayer. Click here to create your prayer room.
'For TKC 2020 we felt that this was an important time for Christians across Oxford to gather together online to pray for the city. Working with churches leaders from all denominations, ...we set up a virtual upper room for the city. We were thrilled and encouraged to have over 200 people from at least 27 churches/congregations across Oxford join for prayer for 245 hours. Praise God!’ - Coordinator of the Upper Room, Oxford.’

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For young children 3-11

Flagship children’s resource this year –The Cheeky pandas 11 part video series teaching children about the Bible through prayer, song, worship, word and interviews with high profile leaders. It is being used worldwide in the Church and beyond. For example – it is being televised in the UK- by several Christian Broadcasters and will feature on BBC Songs of Praise. Such is the demand for the resource, it is being translated into Korean and Finnish.

With contributors such as Bear Grylls, Gemma Hunt and ++Justin it should be great for all the family. For each episode there are accompanying activity packs, family service sheets and catechist/ catholic versions. This Sunday, we will be sharing the episode of CP with Bear Grylls, postponed due to HRH Duke of Edinburgh death. It will air at 4pm BST on Thy Kingdom Come’s YouTube and Facebook channels.

There is also the Family Prayer Adventure Map and App which features the Cheeky Pandas and is packed with bonus activity and content using augmented reality.

For Young people - Youth reflections

We have produced a series of 11 video reflections, in partnership with the Archbishop of York’s Youth Trust,  from young influencers including Guvna B, Pippa Baker, Joshua Luke Smith, Elle Limebear and more for this year’s Thy Kingdom Come. Each video is based on one of the daily themes of TKC and has an accompanying discussion plan suitable for use in schools, colleges, youth groups and at home.

For all (Adults) - 11 main videos and resources - update:

Includes a range of voices from Archbishop Angaelos to Bishop Rose Hudson Wilkin, hidden heroes and front line workers of the pandemic, to the Methodist Youth president and climate activist, Phoebe Parkin. These will be featured on the award-winning TKC app which will be available early May (also available in 8 different languages.)

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