June 2020

8 Buckden Roundabout June 2020 St Mary ’ s Church Greetings from St Mary ’ s 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. As this article is prepared in advance, we do not yet know wheth- er we will be able to hold any physical services and events in June or whether social distancing measures will still be in place. As a church, our use of email, website and social media has in- creased drastically. We have found many ways that we can be together (albeit not physically) and give support and encourage- ment to one another. Virtual Services: At 11am each Sunday and 9.30 each Wednes- day, we are setting 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 and Going Deeper (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 to access our online re- sources, 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: June 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