You are encouraged to continue to take a Lateral Flow Test before attending church while cases are high in Reading. This is not compulsory, but the more people that are able to do this, the less likely it is that our congregation will spread the Omicron variant around. With many thanks. Church Covid guidance is being reviewed weekly.
Wearing mask in church is optional except during singing.
Live Streaming
As you know, live-streaming of services and recording them for our You Tube channel happens weekly at present. If you'd rather not appear in the film, please talk to Ian Maynard or Simon French at the start of the service and they will be able to indicate to you where to sit to avoid the cameras.
Readers & Intercessors
Reader - Hugh Fisher
Intercessor - Vicki Jones
Richard Bainbidge (4th)
Contact Centre
Contact Centre will be taking place between 2pm and 5pm.on 27 February; your thoughts and prayers would be appreciated for those who volunteer for Contact Centre and the parents and especially the children who come to the centre.
New Website Launch & Training
Everyone is invited to our new website launch and training event in the church on Saturday 19th March, 10-12.30.
A Lent Challenge
Some of us are planning to try and give up all drinks other than water throughout lent. This is a Christian Aid idea and the suggestion is that money saved can be donated to their Afghanistan appeal. If you would like to know more, please speal to Liz Bailey or Rosemary Croft. NB. Sundays are excluded from this!
World Day of Prayer
This year's World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday 4 March at Park United Reformed Church, Wokingham Road, starting at 2.00pm with tea to follow. The theme is "I know the plans I have for you". All are welcome to take part.
Church Garden Tidy & Litter Pick
On Friday 4th March at 10am there will be a garden tidy up at the front of Church followed by a quick litter sweep. All help will be very welcome. See Rosemary for more details.
Room to Rent
Margaret Elcock has a room in her house she is wanting to rent out.
Large room newly decorated, in a Victorian terrace, with lots of built in storage space, available in Redlands area. Shared use of kitchen, bathroom, garden and sitting room with single female owner-occupier. University campus a 10 minute walk and town centre a 20 minute walk. Fibre broadband. £500 per calendar month inclusive of all utility bills and Council Tax. Viewing can be arranged via email (elcockmargaret@gmail.com)
Please note that the deadline for notices to appear in the Thursday weekly MailChimp is 9am on Thursday morning, thank-you.
The Money Box
Anyone wishing to make a donation or payment to the church can do so by bank transfer using the following details:
Account name: St Johns PCC, Reading
Sort code: 40-52-40 (CAF Bank)
Account no. 00019317
The church Treasurer is Hugh Fisher, who can be contacted on hugh.fisher@virgin.net. Please contact him if you have any queries or concerns regarding giving to the church.
Our mailing address is:
office@stjohnandststephen.org.uk
