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CLICK for 2021 Reports and Accounts from our Annual Meeting held on 24 April 2022
NATIONAL PHONE SERVICE
Daily Hope prayer line is available now 24 hours a day ***0800 804 8044***, offering music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line. The line has been set up particularly with those self isolating or shielding at home - Let your friends and family know!
We recommended the following online resources for home devotions: "Oikodomeo" and "LECTIO365"
The effects of rising costs and economic pressures on families hit people much harder in developing nations than at home: Christian Aid is telling the story of a Jessica, a young mother in Zimbabwe to bring home the needs and hopes of those whom we are being asked to help. Watch out for envelopes in Church or give online using credit card via the picture link below:
Click to give online (Credit card with gift aid option)This May we're fundraising to make a real difference to families like Jessica's. For the first time in a generation, global poverty is rising. Covid-19, conflict, and the climate crisis are pushing more of our global neighbours into a struggle for survival. By supporting our fundraising with whatever you can afford, Christian Aid partners could help Jessica learn how to sow drought tolerant crops, learn how to grow food in dry seasons and build a storeroom to preserve food and bounce back from future droughts. Please give today, and help this loving mum provide food - and hope - for her family. Thank you
Click HERE for Durham Diocese advice on how you can help in supporting refugees from Ukraine Stranton Church has registered with the Home Office as a Faith organisation willing to provide both accommodation and practical help - If you wish to become involved as part of our co-ordinated response, please email to register your interest to
refugeesupport@stranton-church.org.uk
HERE is the latest Newsletter from Andy and Kati Walsh our CMS partners in BrazilOccasional services - Weddings Funerals and Baptismsare now very welcome in Church. Please telephone the *Church office* for further information.
Meetings and events
In line with current guidance issued by the Church of England, there are no opening restrictions on church buildings but we are still keeping measures in place to protect worshippers and visitors:
PUBLIC WORSHIP has recommenced - see ***Weekly Notices*** for details of current services.
The format for Parochial Church Council meetings (and subcommittee meetings)continues to be at the discretion of the meeting Chair, and are may include video/telephone conference - members, please watch your email for notices of meeting and how to join.
Events & groups at St Matthews Community Centre - The Centre management committee is now helping users to restart activities : please contact the Organiser of your group/event for further information - for Community Centre bookings and queries please text or call 07305 550009. The Centre is open, with some measures continuing to keep users safe
Here are the videos from our prayer course for you to catch up if you missed them
*Week 1 HERE*
*Week 2 HERE*
*Week 3 HERE*
*Week 4 HERE*
*Week 5 HERE*
*Week 6 HERE*
*Week 7 HERE*
*Week 8 HERE*
In the Name of the Father
And of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit
Please telephone the Church office or one of the ministry team if you need practical help, prayer, or other support.
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