Welcome

Although all church buildings are now closed until further notice we, as a church community, are still alive. Download our Church’s statement on coronavirus below.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Keith and his family following the passing of his father last week. Keith is currently on compassionate leave.

SUNDAY SERVICE ON ZOOM: The Rev’d Bill Matthews will be taking a live Service on Sunday 7th June on ZOOM (TRINITY SUNDAY). Those wishing to be added to last week’s list please email Joyce: joycebatey1@btinternet.com. We will be following the daily service for which you can download from The Church of England website. Alternatively, you can download the service from the C of E App onto your mobile. The readings for the day are below.

LINKED SUNDAY SERVICE TO FACEBOOK: Good News – We can also link the service live stream direct onto our church Facebook page. @stnicholaschurchblundellsands.

7th June 2020 – Trinity Sunday – Readings/Red sheetDownload

Our virtual ZOOM congregational fellowship on Sunday 7th June will begin at 11.20 am. If you wish to be added to the list, please email joycebatey1@btinternet.com

27th JUNE 2020 – WEEKLY BULLETIN AND REFLECTIONS FOR TRINITY SUNDAYDownload

ST. NICHOLAS HERITAGE – A Record of our Time: A Social History Project during COVID 19. The Heritage Team came up with the idea of trying to create a record of these times, and if possible, build an archive, similar to the material we have been able to put together for our recent commemorations of the two world wars.  As you can see from the attached article below, we are inviting contributions from as wide a range of people as possible, from both the church and, we hope, the wider community. We could publish material in various forms on our website, but also save everything we receive for future use. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING TO CREATE A NEW SOCIAL HISTORY RECORD, PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENT BELOW.

2020 – A SOCIAL HISTORY PROJECT IN THE MAKING DURING COVID-19Download

    ‘Daily Hope’ is a free national phone-line aimed particularly at the over 75s who don’t have access to the internet. Research indicates that some three million people – particularly those in this age group – have no, or very irregular, access to the internet. The line will be available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044.

    Callers will hear a special greeting from the Archbishop of Canterbury before being able to choose from a range of options, including Prayer During the Day and Night Prayer updated daily, from Common Worship, and a recording of the Church of England’s weekly national online service. A section called Hymn Line will also offer callers a small selection of hymns, updated daily. An option entitled ‘Hymns We Love’, provides a hymn and reflection and is based on an initiative by ‘Connections’, a group focused on this age group.

    Prayer about the outbreak: ‘Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord’. Amen.

    DIOCESAN GOOD NEIGHBOUR ADVICE PACK – Covid-19Download

    We recognise these are very difficult times for many people, as well as the church. Our income has decreased significantly, but our outgoings have not changed. If you think you can help in this period of lockdown, then here are some ways in which you may be able to help.

    • Those who already give via the Parish Giving Scheme can easily increase their monthly gifts by email to info@parishgiving.org.uk or call 0333 002 1260
    • If you wish to register for the Parish Giving Scheme please follow the hyperlink to: https://www.parishgivingscheme.org.uk where you can complete the form and then someone will ring you.
    • Those who pay by Standing order givers can amend their gift online or via telephone banking
    • If you have access to internet banking, direct gifts can be made to St Nicholas’ Church PCC: Sort code: 09 01 52 , Account number: 36419706. Please add your name to the payment reference so we can claim Gift Aid where we already have a gift aid declaration
    • If you have no access to online banking please set aside your weekly giving envelopes. These can then be brought into church or even collected from you once restrictions are relaxed.
    • WE NOW HAVE AN ONLINE ‘JUST GIVING PAGE’. If you feel you can give at this difficult time then please go to : https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stnicholas-blundellsands
    ST. NICHOLAS’ CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT – 24th MARCH 2020Download

    It you wish to follow a ‘Spiritual Communion‘ – for when unable to attend a celebration of the Eucharist in church. Download below.

    SPIRITUAL COMMUNION Download

    Our team of clergy and other volunteers are continuing to work and pray for the church and our community whilst services in church are suspended: The Rev’d Keith Thornborough, (also a full time senior nurse), and retirees, Rev’d Alan Brooks, Rev’d Bill Matthews and Rev’d Chris Jones will continue until the installation of the Rev’d Beth Anderson (date to be confirmed). We thank all the clergy and volunteers for their time and contribution to the life of St. Nicholas’ Church.