News & Updates
The Annunciation: a message from our bishops
Archbishop Sentamu and Bishops Paul, John, Alison and Glyn have recorded a video message for the Diocese from their respective homes at this uniquely difficult time. They reflect on the astonishing and inconvenient call to Mary to become the mother of God, and on her response as recorded by Luke: Mary said, ‘Here am I, … Read more The Annunciation: a message from our bishops
Full Closure of Churches
For the next three weeks the Church of England has closed all church buildings to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. This includes closing churches for private prayer and for streaming of services. (You can read the guidance here.) We pray that this is a short lived measure and we seek to support our wider congregation … Read more Full Closure of Churches
Newsletter for Easter, April 2020
This Newsletter is prepared by the Local Ecumenical Partnership. All are most welcome to attend ANY service, social function, gathering or to bring concerns to any of our clergy: Roman Catholic: Father Bill Charlton: stjoseph.stokesley@gmail.com Tel: 01642 710239 Methodist: Rev Andrew Robinson: rev.andrewr@gmail.com Tel: 01642 710358 Anglican: Rev Robert Opala: rector@huttonrudbychurch.org.uk Tel: 01642 701245 … Read more Newsletter for Easter, April 2020
HR Isolation/Support Group
Isolation Support and Response Group You should have received a note through your door describing this in some detail. Essentially this group will help those who are unable to leave their homes or are self-isolating. To make this work, we need volunteers. If you feel that you can help. Please make contact Ring: 01642 706156 … Read more HR Isolation/Support Group
The meaning of Mothering Sunday
We cannot hold our planned Mothering Sunday Service together in church this year as we planned. But we can pray with and for each other. MOTHERING SUNDAY has been celebrated since early times as Mid-Lent Sunday: a day of feasting in relief of the fast of Lent, and a day when priests and, later, people, returned … Read more The meaning of Mothering Sunday
Prayers during the Outbreak of Covid 19
Prayers about the outbreak 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 … Read more Prayers during the Outbreak of Covid 19