Welcome and supporting resources

A prayer from the Church of England, in memory and celebration of the life of Prince Philip:

God of our lives, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, for his love of our country, and for his devotion to duty. We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen.

Please click here if you wish to contribute to the Church of England’s online Book of Condolence.

Welcome to you all from St Mary Magdalene, and St John the Evangelist churches, Hucknall.

We are reopening both St Mary Magdalene and St John the Evangelist churches from Easter Day and will remain open as long as it is safe to do so. Sadly still no singing, masks must be worn and in order to be safe we do need to restrict numbers to ensure social distancing.

Please book via the Parish Office.

We will be open for worship Sunday:
8am StMM
9.30am StJE
11am StMM

First Sunday in the month:
6pm Hope and Remembrance Service for those who have been bereaved.

Please consider whether you can give at this time. If so, here’s how you can help: make a secure, online donation to our churches via the Give A Little website.

The Vicar, Revd Helen Chantry (0115 8747369), or the churchwardens of this church can also be contacted in an emergency, by telephoning 0115 9631503 or 0115 9636643, or by emailing helenchantry@btopenworld.com or jane_haywood@hotmail.com or kowalskimh@aol.com
The Parish Office is not yet open again at the John Godber Centre but you can contact us to make enquiries about services, weddings, baptisms or funerals.

Click here to read the full advice and latest guidance on the Church of England website.

RESOURCES FOR THE COMING WEEK

Click the links below to view the resources:

• NEW • 18th April Reflection from Revd Helen
• NEW • 18th April Pew leaflet for St Mary Magdalene and St John the Evangelist

GENERAL, ONGOING RESOURCES

Click the links below to view the resources:

• NEW • The Church of England has published resources to support us all in prayer for each day during lockdown. Please click here to visit Prayers for the Nation to find your prayer booklet.
• CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SECURE ONLINE DONATION TO CHRISTIAN AID
• Daily Hope free phone line from the Archbishop of Canterbury
• Funeral Liturgy – A simple reflection at home on the day of a funeral you can’t attend (PDF)
• Live streaming of services by local priests
• Liturgy – a reflective service for worship in isolation (find Gospel readings in Resources for the coming week)
• Radio, TV, Internet links
• Looking after our Mental Health and Wellbeing
• NCC Guidance for residents who need support from volunteers during the Coronavirus outbreak
• Hucknall CofE Faith Group Facebook page (private group for church members)
• ACCs COVID-19 Crisis Counselling Support Service

RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Click the links below to view the resources:

• A Prayer for this time
• Faith at Home – “You Are Enough” – a video thank you to parents and families from children on YouTube
‘Going Back To School’, simple discussion & prayer activities to help talk through children’s return to school
• NEW • ‘Activity Time’, children’s reflection, prayers, puzzle, and activities from ©ROOTS for Churches Ltd 18th April – TO FOLLOW
• NEW • Together @ Home activity sheet – Lectionary based activities for children & families: readings, story, prayers, & fun puzzles 18th April – TO FOLLOW