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Coronavirus - Covid 19: Updated information: 9th August 2020 Resumption of worship in our church building Through its Places of Worship Taskforce, the government has worked with faith leaders and representatives to develop comprehensive guidance to support the safe reopening of places of worship for public worship from 4 July 2020. The House of Bishops welcomed and commended this decision at their meeting on 24 June. Following this very welcome news, we have considered whether this is practical and possible for us here at St. Paul's. We have looked at all the actions and procedures that would have to be put in place. We have concluded that we can safely open the building for Eucharists on Sundays at 10 am and Wednesdays at 10am. Therefore, on Sunday 5 July at 10 am we will hold the first public Eucharist in the building since 22 March. We know that you will want to consider very carefully whether you should attend public worship, in light of your own circumstances. To help you to do this, we have provided a document and a short film describing how things will be organised and the measures that will be in place to keep everyone as safe as possible. You will be welcomed with joy if you decide to attend. If you decide that for the present you will not come to the services, please be reassured that live streaming and recordings will continue to be available as they are now. In addition, from 16th September, St Paul's will continue to be open for private prayer only, each Wednesday from 2 - 3pm and on Saturdays from 10 - 11am. 29.9.2020 update: the Risk Assessment has been reviewed and further updated in response to further guidance on the Rule of 6, Track and Trace/QR codes and the number limits on support groups. 9.8.2020 update: our Risk Assessment has been reviewed and updated following ithe latest government announcments to include the wearing of face coverings in places of worship from 8th August 2020. 28.8.2020 update: additional Risk Assessment and information for groups using the church building 11.9.20 update: New days & times for private prayer: starting on Wednesday 16 September, the church will be open for private prayer on Wednesdays 2 – 3 pm, and Saturdays 10 – 11 am. From the Vicar and Churchwardens Read the latest message from the Vicar below |
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Re-opening our church building safely: click to read St Paul's: updated Action Plan/Measures updated Risk Assessment document added Risk Assessment for groups using the church building and to watch a short film of the safety measures in action at St Paul's. |
Watch our short film of how you will be welcomed back to St Paul's building for public worship. |
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Giving to St Paul's: Please help to support the work of St Paul's by donating by text, online or by credit or debit card. Your help is vital to our mission and work in our community. Donations of any size will be gratefully received and will make a big difference. Our Giving page gives further details and information about ways to help St Paul's. Thank you. |
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Go to our Coronovirus updates page for recently added links, information, prayers, sermons and support. Latest update: 30.8.20 Reopening for public worship information: Action plan/Measures and Risk Assessment and Risk Assessment for groups using the Church building and safety measures in action film Pewsheet for 16th Sundays after Trinity and Harvest Thanksgiving Service of the Word leaflet for 27th September and 4th October 2020 |
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Go to St Paul's YouTube Channel for broadcasts of the weekly eucharist, meditations and much more. This page lists, and has links to, all the available videos. Latest update: 29.9.20 Eucharist on 16th Sunday after Trinity 27th September 2020 Eucharist on Wednesday 23rd September 2020 |
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Donate by text You can make a one-off donation to St Paul's by text. |
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To donate £5, simply text PAULWB to 70085. Thank you |
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Give on line securely using the above Give a Little button. Thank you |
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Latest message from the Vicar Dear friends, I hope this newsletter finds you well and safe. We are slowly returning to a ‘new normality’ and we are learning to readjust the things we do to protect others and to protect ourselves. We are living a time of change and transformation. We know that as time goes on, new challenges will emerge. But we have our hearts set on God and we trust in him. At St Paul’s, we will carry on being a prayerful presence at the heart of Whitley Bay, both physically, spiritually, and electronically. Our doors will be open to all and we want to be a safe space for those who need us. New possibilities are being offered to us; it is time to leave fear and doubt behind. It is time to embrace God’s mission and accept the new opportunities that lie ahead. Revd John Vilaseca
St Paul's Church Whitley Bay 0191 252 4916 vilaseca26@yahoo.es |