17th March 2020 : Please click here for a formal communication concerning the ongoing Coronavirus situation in the UK, from The Methodist Church in Great Britain and the Vale of Stour Circuit.
Links can be found here, below the following news items...
Vale of Stour Circuit Services and Prayer Meetings On-Line
We are very close to being able to provide a dedicated Vale of Stour on-line centre for activities such as services and prayer meetings. PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE for updates !!
Why not join the Circuit-Wide Lent WhatsApp Group ?
Rev Alan Combes invites you to join his WhatsApp Lent group - receiving daily reflections through WhatsApp (if you have a smart phone). E-mail or phone the circuit office, or contact Rev Alan to find out how to do this:
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Click here to contact Rev Alan - select the category "Circuit-Wide Lent WhatsApp Group"
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or phone 01384 823146
While the Coronavirus situation persists, this page will contain useful links to :
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Ministers' and Preachers' Reflections, Sermons, and Orders of Service
Superintendent Minister's letter 26 March 2020 - Coronavirus pdf, courtesy of Rev Alan Combes
Wednesday Reflection pdf, courtesy of Rev Michael Payne
The journey of Holy Week pdf
- A complete set of materials for Holy Week starting with Palm Sunday, courtesy of Rev Michael PaynePassion Sunday Reflection – 29th March 2020 pdf, courtesy of Rev Michael Payne
Service 29 3 20 pdf and Abraham and Isaac reading pdf, courtesy of Martin Rider
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The Annunciation - 25th March reflection pdf, courtesy of Rev Michael Payne
Mothering Sunday reflection pdf, courtesy of Rev Michael Payne
Order Of Service pdf for Mothering Sunday, courtesy of Martin Rider
Lighting A Candle Of Hope pdf from MHA for "Wave Of Light"
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Methodist advice, guidance, and ideas for mission and worship
www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/coronavirus-guidance/
www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/coronavirus-guidance/mission-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/
www.stmaryschurcholdswinford.org.uk/videos/ courtesy of St Mary's Church, Oldswinford
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Family, Children and Youth worship resources
More Children and Family oriented resources are to be found on the Children And Families page.
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General Support and Help while the Coronavirus situation persists
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a pdf document - Tools for Ministry during the Coronavirus Outbreak - from the Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District
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UK Government, NHS and Health And Safety Executive links and advice on the Coronavirus (Covid-19)
www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response/
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Self Care and Mental Health Support
www.welhat.gov.uk/media/1430/Hand-Washing-Technique/pdf/Hand_washing_technique.pdf
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak/
www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/guidance-for-churches/pastoral-care/mental-health/
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-tips-your-wellbeing-while-working-from-home-sarah-clark
We trust and pray that these links may prove helpful, beneficial and a source of comfort for you in this uncertain time.
Please be aware that these links will take you to external sites, and although they have been checked, the Vale of Stour Circuit is not responsible for their contents.