From the Associate Vicar's Desk
Welcome to "From the Associate Vicar's Desk" for Friday 16th July
Changes to covid measures in church
Last week I said I hoped I'd be able to tell you in this message what changes we will make in church following 19th July; I'm afraid that as I write we still haven't had the Church of England guidance so we're still waiting to confirm. We do have an internal plan waiting to be checked against the guidance, when it comes, and I'd like to assure you we are planning to do this slowly and gently and with an eye on local infection rates. We will definitely ensure you know what to expect before coming to church on 25th July!
Journey back to church together
This weekend we are reflecting on all that has happened over the last year and a half or so, as we prepare for the next step. And we'll be remembering that, through our sorrows and our joys, God is faithful.
To join our gentle, quiet pilgrimage around the church on Saturday, please book here, call the Parish Office, or just come to church between 10.30 and 2.30 (you may have to wait for a free slot).
To join our all-age service at 10.00am, with time for tears and laughter and a very special surprise to remind us of God's faithfulness, please book here.
If you're still feeling nervous about coming to church, or are isolating, or can't come for any other reason, we can still worship together, please do join us online on Sunday!
Difference and diversity - living and learning well together
Over the summer we will be running a 5-week course about how we live and learn together in the face of difference and diversity. There will be time for prayer, Bible reading, reflecting on our experiences and listening to each other. Three separate groups will be led by our clergy team and you can "mix and match" to fit around other commitments.
Sundays 11.30am in church, from 18th July
Fridays 2.30pm on zoom, from 23rd July
Wednesdays 7.30pm on zoom, from 28th July
Funeral of Peter Creed
We learned a couple of weeks ago of the death of Peter Creed, who was a very longstanding and well-loved member of our congregation, although he hadn't been able to come to church for quite some time. His funeral will be at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 22nd July at 11.15. His family would love SMR friends to come, but as there are still limits on numbers, please contact Aggy Palairet if you'd like to come so she can check with Peter's family.
Send on / Contact me
Please forward this email on those who might be interested in SMR and contact me here
With my best wishes
Kat
Rev'd Kat Campion-Spall
Associate Vicar, St Mary Redcliffe
Services this Sunday
8.30am : Morning Prayer
: live streamed only
: live stream here : words here
10.00am : All Age Holy Communion
: live streamed public worship
: live stream here : Order of Service here
5.30pm : Choral Evensong
: live streamed public worship
: live stream here : Order of Service here
