CHURCH OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
The Church will be partially open for private prayer from Saturday 27th June
Wednesday’s from 10am – 12 noon Saturday’s from 2pm -4pm
To reduce the spread of COVID 19 we are following the government and church guidelines so:
Please enter the church through the main door, follow the one way system and leave through the kitchen door.
Please use the hand sanitizer as you arrive and as you leave
Please observe social distancing
You will be able to sit on a chair in the central part of the nave or pew in the side aisle within household groups and according to social distancing guidelines. We have roped off some chairs and pews to enable this.
You will be able to light a candle, if you want to use a bible or prayer book, please bring your own.
There will be stewards on hand if you have a question
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This is a first step towards the reopening of St Mary’s church building. We are really pleased to be able to open the church building again, and look forward to when it can be fully open for prayer, visitors and services.
Revd Veronica Wilson and the PCC 20/6/20
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In light of the Government regulations, the church is closed for public worship. However, we can continue to worship online. See the links below, or go to the Online Worship webpage
SUNDAY 5TH JULY
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As well as our online services, you can access other resources by clicking on the links below.
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND WEBSITE HAS PRAYERS AND RESOURCES FOR THIS TIME
OTHER USEFUL ONLINE LINKS FOR PRAYER AND WORSHIP
You can access all our videos using the YouTube link below
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Throughout this month, as a church, we will be looking at prayer, using the Archbishop of Canterbury's series 'Exploring Prayer'. More information can be found by clicking on the link below.
__________________________________________________________________________________________Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Community Support March 2020
If you need help or support Heacham Parish Church is there for you - just ask
We have a small team ready to help with shopping, medication collecting, posting letters etc. for those who are self-isolating - just ask
We are also offering telephone support to those who are worried, lonely or would simply like a friendly chat - just ask
We will continue to pray for our village community, local area and the world, if you would like us to pray for you or someone you know - just ask
We have prepared some prayer resources to use at home and for those who can’t get to church, if you’d like a copy - just ask (or click on the link below)
We will do all we can to help our community in the coming days, weeks and months – just ask
Jesus said: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Please ring or email Revd Veronica Wilson: 01485 570697 heacham.vicar@gmail.com
or email heacham.church@gmail.com
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PRAYER DIARY
Within our church family, we pray daily for the village, for the people who live here, who work here, as well as for mission groups that we support. We are helped to do this by using a prayer directory which has been recently updated. A copy can be found by clicking on the link below.
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Thank you for taking the time to visit and find out more about us.
Heacham Parish Church, St Mary the Virgin, dates back to the 13th century, though a church building or Christian community existed prior to the current buildings being constructed.
The Reverend Veronica Wilson, first came to St Mary the Virgin in April 2014 is now priest in charge of the church.
Our church is committed to following Christ as faithful disciples in the 21st century.
Do explore the website and come and join us on a Sunday.
Come as you are, all are welcome. We would love for you to join us.