July 2020

8 Buckden Roundabout July2020 St Mary ’ s Church Greetings from St Mary ’ s At the time of writing, we are uncertain how opening and using the church building will go forward. We will keep you informed via our roadside notice boards and social media, so please look out for updates. Over the past few weeks/months, we have all had to react quick- ly to changing circumstances and advice as the spread of the COVID - 19 virus progressed. The same will apply as and when restrictions begin to lift. As a church, we have found many ways that we can be together (albeit not physically) and give support and encouragement to one another. Virtual Services: At 11am each Sunday and 9.30 each Wednes- day, we set aside time to pray. Although not together physically, we are together in prayer at those times. Sunday - a short liturgy, sermon and pewsheet are provided on the website and by email; a video of the service is uploaded to Facebook and YouTube. Wednesday – you can join in at 9.30am via Zoom (see pewsheet or contact Jes for details). Virtual Gatherings via Zoom: various groups have been using Zoom to have virtual gatherings. These include Saturday Coffee, Bible Band, Wednesday Prayer (see pewsheet for details). Anytime: All of our social media forums are being updated fre- quently providing links to all sorts of resources for worship, pray- er, music etc. When Jes provides a thought for the day this is shared via Face- book and the website. Website: www.stmarysbuckden.org.uk Facebook “ St Mary ’ s Buckden ” Twitter @A1ChurchBuckden YouTube St Mary ’ s Buckden If you know of anyone who is unable access our online resources, please let us know and we will try to arrange for paper copies to be delivered wherever possible. For more information on our events / activities / services all year, see www.stmarysbuckden.org.uk or follow us on facebook: St Mary ’ s Buckden or twitter: @A1churchbuckden Priest in Charge: Rev Jes Salt 01480 819377 priestincharge@stmarysbuckden.org.uk Update from St Mary ’ s Buckden: July 2020 St Mary ’ s is both a collection point and a voucher holder for Godmanchester Foodbank. If you are in need of help or support please contact Rev Jes Salt on 819377. Any dona- tions of non - perishable food very gratefully received - col- lection boxes: - - on the doorstep of the vicarage - in Nisa Buckden - in Budgens Offord Cluny Hoping that we will be able to meet again soon, here is a reminder of our normal pattern of services and events. SUNDAY Services Sun - 1 11:00am Family Communion 6:00pm BCP Holy Communion Sun - 2 8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Communion Sun - 3 11.00am Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong Sun - 4 8:00am BCP Holy Communion 11:00am All - age Service 7:00pm Night Prayer Sun - 5 8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Communion Our sister church, All Saints ’ Offord Cluny, normally has a service at 9.30am each Sunday WEEKDAY Services / Prayers Monday 2.15pm Daily Prayers Tuesday 2.15pm Daily Prayers Wednesday 9.30am Communion Thursday 5.15pm Daily Prayers Friday 9.00am Daily Prayers Weekly Groups / Activities Mondays 8.15pm Bell - ringing practice Wednesdays 10.00am Coffee after communion 10.30am Going Deeper bible study Thursdays 7.00pm youth@thetowers (Towers) Saturdays 10.30am Coffee & Cakes Angel Voices meet twice a month (Fri) to sing. First Saturday 10am cleaning crew Second Wednesday 2.30pm Community Café Second Wednesday 7.30pm M&Ms ladies ’ group