St Mary's Notices

Latest news from around our diocese - support for Ukrainian refugees, diocesan synod news, message from the Dean of Leicester Cathedral and event to explore ideas for how churches can respond to the climate crisis. Plus a round up of other notices, events, vacancies and announcements - includes news about Noel & Wilma Colley moving on.

We have decided to continue with ventilation and the wearing of facemasks but that this should now be personal choice. Please be sensitive to those around you and respectful of distance.

We have decided to continue with ventilation and the wearing of facemasks but that this should now be personal choice. Please be sensitive to those around you and respectful of distance.

The charity USPG and the Church of England Diocese in Europe are launching an emergency appeal to get aid to people in desperate need because of the invasion of Ukraine. Funds raised by the appeal will support Christian charities and churches carrying out humanitarian work both in Ukraine and responding to the arrival of refugees in neighbouring countries. Their partners on the ground are providing food, medicine, shelter, care for children and people internally displaced in Ukraine. For refugees they are supplying care at the border and beyond, including attention to those from Africa and Asia, as well as Ukrainians who are fleeing the war. The appeal is for urgent help now but the work will go on for many months. Click below for details which includes how to donate - by clicking on 'an emergency appeal' in red in first line of information.

Following discussions at Standing Committee and informed by the questionnaire responses, we have decided to continue with ventilation and the wearing of facemasks but that this should now be personal choice. Please be sensitive to those around you and respectful of distance.

The church building will be open for Private Prayer 4-6pm. At 6pm there will be a short Service for Peace.
All are welcome.

Following discussions at Standing Committee and informed by the questionnaire responses, we have decided to continue with ventilation and the wearing of facemasks but that this should now be personal choice. Please be sensitive to those around you and respectful of distance.

Following discussions at Standing Committee and informed by the questionnaire responses, we have decided to continue with ventilation and the wearing of facemasks but that this should now be personal choice. Please be sensitive to those around you and respectful of distance.

All are welcome to join this group which is for people at any stage of faith wanting to explore questions or go deeper in their understanding of the Christian faith. We use the Pilgrim course material and this time will be considering the 10 commandments. Starting on the 16th February there are a further six sessions every Wednesday evening, ending with a social evening on the 30th March. As it runs through Lent, you may want to consider making this your Lent Course. Although the meetings are in-person we would be prepared to try welcoming people also on zoom if required. Please sign up via the link below or email the Parish Office admin@stmaryincharnwood.org.uk for more information.

Prayer Pointers:
Please give thanks for the continued work of HOPE, for the skill and perseverance of the researchers, and the dedication of the medical staff.
Pray for all those cancer patients currently taking part in trials - that they may have their own hope for successful treatment.
Pray for the outcome of the PROSECO research study, that it will give hope to those with compromised immune systems.
Pray for continued funding for this important work

Join us on Sunday if you are able but we do encourage you do a lateral flow test first and wear your face mask. Thank you.

Here are just a few ideas of resources to use that are available to all for this time of prayer and reflection:
o Pilgrim Group starting 16th February – sign up to the 6-week course at St Mary’s (see notices 13th February )
o Tearfund – sign up to receive daily inspiration into your email inbox https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/lent-devotional
o 40acts – join this global online Christian community in their daily generosity challenge throughout Lent https://40acts.org.uk/about