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On the Covid Frontline – Friday 17th April A Christian survivor of Covid-19 On Being Overwhelmed Take Comfort ** On the Covid Frontline – Friday 17th April Nigel Beeton works in Radiology in a hospital in the East of England. During this time of the coronavirus crisis, he is writing a weekly diary of his...

Take heart On the Covid Frontline: 4th April 2020 A Psalm for the Pandemic Finding inner strength in the coming storm Some simple ideas ** Take heart Easter is here! May we be thankful for the message of God’s unfailing love and our ultimate Resurrection hope.  And thank Him that He knows nothing of self-isolating...

I work in Radiology in a hospital in the East of England – a region that is yet to experience the covid-19 virus with quite the same ferocity as colleagues in London and Birmingham, and certainly the situation is nowhere near as bad as that in China, Iran, Spain and, of course Italy.  But patients...

These reported numbers of people with coronavirus are likely a fraction of the true extent of the disease, and only hint at what is happening all around us. Borders have closed. Travel is nearly at a halt. Conferences and other events have been cancelled or postponed. Church buildings are empty. Sports and entertainment industries are...

Stay calm and non-anxious From the Bishop of Peterborough, the Rt Revd Donald Allister, Bishop’s Bulletin 1 We are already seeing levels of stress and panic in our population. Our own calm and non-anxious presence will be very important in the weeks to come. However busy you are, don’t lose your precious time with the...

Here are some resources which you may find of interest: ** Latest figures The Johns Hopkins Covid-19 Dashboard appears to be one of the best source for statistics on the spread of the virus. ** Joni Eareckson The well-known American Christian writer and quadriplegic, Joni Eareckson Tada, talks about how Christians can meet the threat of the...

Since 17th March, when the Archbishops of Canterbury and York had to put the public worship of the Church of England on hold, they have called on Christians to become “a radically different kind of church, rooted in prayer and serving others.” They have also urged congregations to be in the forefront of providing practical...

Suppose you lose someone whom you love at this time?  Current guidelines from the Church of England, in light of the current restrictions over Coronavirus COVID-19, say that funerals may now only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. Only immediate family members can attend (if the crematorium allows). When we lose someone we...

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The Rectory St James the Least of All My dear Nephew Darren It seems that the basics of parish ministry are no longer taught in theological colleges.  Don’t you know anything about consulting your diary in public? When you are asked if you are free on a certain date, accepted practice is to open it...

Editor:  The following stories are ‘News’ stories telling how various Christian organisations are dealing with the crisis as at the end of March/early April.Because the coronavirus crisis is changing so rapidly, please note: Throughout April we will be UPDATING our News EACH FRIDAY AT 3PM  Please go to:  www.parishpump.co.uk / Resources / Editorial / Coronavirus...

1                      May Day 1                      Philip the Apostle/James the Less 2                      Athanasius 8                      Julian of Norwich 9                      Pachomius 10                    Comgall 14                    Matthias the Apostle – called by lots 16                    Caroline Chisholm 17                    Rogation Sunday 19                    Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury 21                    Helena, Protector of the Holy Places 21                    The Ascension 24                    John and Charles Wesley...