IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:

*Public Worship is suspended until further notice*
In light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, the Archbishops of Cantebury and York have issued advice that public worship is suspended until further notice.
Click here to read the full advice and guidance on the Church of England website.

*Thursday evening bookings through the Church Office are suspended until further notice*

Following the Government and Church of England’s latest guidance, it is with sadness that all church gatherings and groups have been suspended. Although St Mary Magdalene’s is closed currently, we hope to open at certain times of the week for private prayer – more news will follow.

Meanwhile,

Let us pray to the Lord,
who is our refuge and stronghold.
For the health and well-being of our nation,
that all who are fearful and anxious
may be at peace and free from worry:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For the isolated and housebound,
that we may be alert to their needs,
and care for them in their vulnerability:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For our homes and families,
our schools and young people,
and all in any kind of need or distress:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For a blessing on our local community,
that our neighbourhoods may be places of trust and friendship,
where all are known and cared for:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray,
to the mercy and protection of God.
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.