The report finds that most agencies are not yet able to recover to their pre-COVID-19 position and warns that without a coordinated whole-system plan recovery is likely to be disjointedContinue reading
Tag: COVID-19
Stitching lockdown lives together
Like many, Andrea Urquhart from Nailsworth found lockdown desperately difficult. A carer for her husband, Reg, it was agony not being able to see their two daughters. “They were allowedContinue reading
Day of Reflection
23 March will be a Day of Reflection to mark the anniversary of the beginning of the first UK lockdown – and to let bereaved people know that they areContinue reading
#OneDiocese blog by Claire Power-Browne, Co Leader of TIC+
Claire Power-Browne of TIC+ speaks of holding hope for a young person until they feel able to hold it for themselves
Appeal to get boosted and sign up to join the NHS vaccine team
The NHS is continuing to reassure residents that they will be able to access a booster vaccination before the end of the year if eligible. A booster dose of theContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 5 October 2021
I have recently found myself in conversations about people’s concerns and disappointments that so much of the resolve to learn from the experience of pandemic and lockdown and to live differently, seems to be dissipating.
Message from Bishop Rachel
As we begin to live life following the lifting of government restrictions, I am very clear that yesterday was not ‘release day’ or ‘freedom day’ or ‘going back to normal’. As one person commented on social media, 19 July is ‘responsibility day’.
Collecting Rainbows: moments of joy during the pandemic
Two women from the PCC of St Mary’s Church in Kempsford have been on a mission to cheer up their community through the pandemic.
Hear from our link officer Revd Christy in Bangalore
As the severe wave of Coronavirus infection sweeps through India, a plea from our friends who live there: “Kindly remember our nation, our state, and our diocese in your prayers.”
Bishop Rachel asks a question in the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel spoke in the House of Lords this afternoon, to ask the Government what assessment they have made of the wellbeing of children under five, and what steps areContinue reading
Youth Ministry Update from Barrie Voyce
This advice is correct as of 15 September 2020. Please check the National Youth Agency website for the latest updates and information. With young people back at school, many ofContinue reading
Coronavirus (COVID-19) banners and posters
The Church of England have produced a range of posters and signs, provided free of charge, for people to use in and around their church buildings. Posters can be printedContinue reading
Message from the Bishops regarding the re-opening of church buildings
Dear brothers and sisters, As you will have seen and heard by now, the Government has announced significant relaxation of rules as we continue to emerge from lockdown. This meansContinue reading
Grants up to £25,000: Covid-19 Emergency Heritage at Risk Response Fund – Deadline for Expressions of Interest 28 June 2020
Grants of up to £25,000 will be offered for urgent minor repairs to problems such as damaged roofs, masonry and windows, to hire scaffolding to prevent structural collapse, or toContinue reading
Learning processes for churches during COVID-19
In these days of Pentecost, we continue to pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit as we go on discerning what it means for us to be theContinue reading
Parish Buying: cleaning supplies
Parish Buying will begin to make available: cleaning, handwash and other supplies in preparation for the gradual re-opening of places of worship , and will be sharing information aboutContinue reading
Updated national advice on work affecting church buildings during the Covid-19 pandemic
This guidance should be read in conjunction with: Guidance for PCCs, incumbents and cathedral Chapters: opening church buildings for works to the building and interior, issued by The HouseContinue reading
Funding for churches during the Covid-19 crisis
The Heritage Alliance has created a separate Funding Hub listing potential sources of funding for heritage organisations during the Coronavirus crisis. Churches will be eligible to apply for some ofContinue reading
Postman Pat’s vocation: The Revd Joe Knight blogs
I’ve always thought that Postman Pat is the real priest in Greendale. And, in recent weeks, whether I’ve been delivering meals or prayers for Holy Week, I’ve come to believeContinue reading
Mar 28: Funeral guidance and resources
To all clergy and Readers As you will be aware the latest national Church guidance is that funerals may now only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. OnlyContinue reading
Prayer and reflection at the end of your day
Join Bishop Rachel for prayer and reflection:
Archbishops call for Church of England to become radically different
Public worship put on hold to help stem spread of coronavirus
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert regarding COVID-19
6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification .. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up toContinue reading
