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St Nicolas Parish Church and St Wilfrid’s chapel-of-ease Pevensey
St Wilfrid’s Church Hall will be Celebrating 100 Years Together: Village Halls Week 2021
Monday 25 January – Friday 29 January 2021
Village Halls Week is a national celebration of the 10,000+ village halls which can be found across England, their volunteers and the difference they make to the rural communities they serve.
Our 2021 campaign will be a celebration of how village halls are survivors. Many have been bringing people together in rural communities since the 1920s. And in the past year, the volunteers who manage these buildings have shown great determination and resilience in the face of Coronavirus, negotiating lockdowns and putting in place Covid Secure measures so they could continue supporting their local community.
As social gatherings are currently off limits, Village Halls Week will look at bit different in 2021. In the past ACRE Network members have hosted various events across the country but this year we will be moving this activity online in the spirit of the times.
We encourage all village halls to join us in this national celebration:
- Register to take part in online events (links below)
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
- Sign our Village Halls Centenary ‘Domesday Book’ to tell MPs about the good work you’ve been doing
- Contact your ACRE Network member to find out what’s going on locally and check this listing
Coronavirus – St Nicolas and St Wilfrids’ Churches
Last updated 14 January, 2021
Public Worship Services Suspended
Almost all the responses to the question in the last pew sheet (10th January), were that we should stop having Sunday services with immediate effect.
And in the light of those views, together with the rapidly deteriorating situation, the Standing Committee have unanimously (albeit reluctantly) agreed that this is the only sensible course of action.
A number of people have said that they will not feel comfortable coming to church until they’ve had the vaccine – so it’s good that several have already had their initial injection.
It’s not possible at this stage to give any idea as to when we might resume Sunday worship – but given that mid-February looks like being the earliest for all the over-70s to be offered their first vaccination, services can hardly re-start before then.
But, of course, it could be rather later – depending on the number of vaccinations that have actually occurred, on what’s happening to the infection rate, and on what government and church authorities are advising (or requiring) at that time.
The weekly pew sheets will continue, which will give a regular opportunity for updates. A copy can be found here on the News and Reviews page.
Private Prayer and Meditation
On 26th December, Sussex was placed into Tier 4 of the new four tier system of restrictions. Under these restrictions you can attend places of worship in all tiers. The rules on who you can meet with whilst at a place of worship will depend on which tier you are in. Despite the decision to stop Sunday services our Church Wardens continue to ensure our churches environments are as covid secure as possible. So please follow the instructions and protocols which are in place if you wish to enter for private prayer and meditation.
For full guidance in respect of management of the coronavirus situation in Churches visit the Church of England website.
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy
in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may rejoice in your comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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COME AND SING
We are seeking to increase the membership of our choir at St Nicolas. If you would like to ‘Come and Sing’ we will be please to see you.
Full details can be found on the Activities page.
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JOIN OUR SERVING TEAM
We are seeking new members for our serving team at St Nicolas to support the Celebrant at the Altar. If you would like to do this please speak to our Head Server – Roy Spears.
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OUR VICAR: FATHER TONY WINDROSS
Father Tony is a part-time vicar of Pevensey. Below is Father Tony’s letter of introduction to his future parishioners in Pevensey…….please read on….OUR CHURCH WARDENS
We are open and welcoming to all, as you’ll find out if you join us after a service for some tea, coffee and biscuits. Our facilities include wheelchair access.
If you’re in the area and want to join in, our main service is on Sundays. Feel free to take part as much or as little as you want. We have many visitors from other churches and some that have never set foot inside a church before. You are welcome to just come to have a look.
If you are planning a wedding, christening or funeral, the churchwardens can help you. Please contact us for further information and advice.
We Support Eastbourne Food Bank – Practical Christian help for families in crisis.
ST WILFRIDS HALL IS MANAGED BY A SEPARATE COMMITTEE, AND NOT BY THE CHURCHWARDENS. INFORMATION REGARDING ACTIVITIES AND WHAT’S ON IN THE HALL CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE at https://stwilfridschurchhall.webs.com
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**PLEASE NOTE THAT BOOKINGS AND GENERAL ENQUIRIES FOR USE OF ST WILFRIDS HALL SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE BOOKINGS CLERK, KEITH HENDERSON 01323 460523, EMAIL stwilfridschurchhall@gmail.com **
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