March 2020
Dear Friends,

The Bishop of Chelmsford has this evening asked that all church buildings in the Diocese of Chelmsford close their doors to ensure that the spread of COVID-19 is limited, and it is important that we all take this on board. You can find his message here.

This must have been a very difficult decision to make and I personally feel very saddened by this news, but it is important that we do so for the good of our neighbours, our community, and nation.

From tomorrow (23rd March 2020), therefore, none of our churches will be open to the public for private prayer. I will still be saying prayers in church for as long as possible and we will still be producing our online services with the Saffron team.
Please remember that is is not the church building that makes the church but you, the people of God. .This week we have seen how remarkable our communities are in coming together and serving one another. It is the light of Christ that we share that never can be extinguished.

"I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness." John 12:46

You all remain in my prayers and please do contact me if you need pastoral support at this difficult time.

With love,

Rev. Alex.


A prayer for COVID-19

Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy
in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may rejoice in your comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.

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