Services
Most Sundays these are as follows:
1st Sunday of Month 11.00am St Matthew, Skegness Group service
Sung Eucharist
Refreshments Follow
St. Matthew, Skegness
Sunday 11.00am
Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer
Refreshments Follow
Thursday 10.30am
Holy Communion
St. Mary, Winthorpe
Sunday 9.30 am (2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sunday in the month only)
Holy Communion or Morning Prayer
Refreshments follow
St. Nicholas, Addlethorpe
Sunday 11.00am (4th Sunday in the month only)
Holy Communion or Morning Prayer
St. Peter & Paul, Ingoldmells
Sunday 11.00am
Holy Communion (3rd Sunday of the month only)
Wednesday 10.30am Cafe Church & Holy Communion
St. Clement, Skegness
Sunday 9.30 a.m (2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sunday in the month only)
Holy Communion or Morning Prayer
Tuesday: 10.30 a.m
Holy Communion
Prayer and Message from the Rector 18 July 2021
Heavenly Father we thank you for your love, we thank you for your gift of Grace we thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit, we thank you for the gift of each other and we pray for our ability lo see as you see and love as you love. In the name of Jesus Amen
When we went into the first lock down with the Covid pandemic we were quickly told all the things we couldn’t do. As we approach the end of restrictions things are a lot less clear. What was going to be “Freedom Day” seems to have become the end of restrictions and the start of “Common Sense Day”. While the legal restrictions are being removed it is being left up to organisations to decide for themselves what measures are appropriate for the safety of staff and customers. It is being left up to individuals to decide when it is necessary to wear a face mask or maintain social distancing. It feels a bit scary as we have been told what to do for so long but we have come through the worst of the pandemic and let’s pray that people use their common sense to stay safe. As an organisation the church also has a responsibility to those who work for it and also to those who volunteer and worship or even simply visit the buildings. The church nationally will be evaluating the new situationwith advice from the national government and we await the churches advice and guidance. In the meantime we will have to apply a little common sense ourselves. Peace and blessings Richard
Services
St Matthew, Skegness* – 11am Holy Communion (Every Sunday)
St Clement, Skegness – No Sunday service
St Peter & St Paul, Ingoldmells – 10.30am Sunday Service (2nd, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month)
St Nicholas, Addlethorpe – 9.30am Holy Communion (4th Sunday of the month)
St Mary, Winthorpe – Remains closed
Midweek Services:
St Clement, Skegness – Tuesday 10.30am Morning Prayer (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month)
*Live streamed on our Facebook page “Skegness Group of Churches”
Forthcoming Events and News
Sunday 14th December 2pm Carol Service – St Peter and Paul, Ingoldmells
Thursday 18th December 7pm Nine Lessons and Carols – St Matthew,
Sunday 21st December 2.30pm Carol Service – St Clement, Skegness
Christmas Eve 4pm Christingle – St Matthew, Skegness
9pm Bethlehem Holy Communion –St Peter and Paul, Ingoldmells
11.30pm Midnight Mass – St Matthew, Skegness
Christmas Day 10am Holy Communion – St Matthew, Skegness
Christmas cards, with all our Christmas services and events listed, are at the back
of Church. Please take some and deliver to your family, friends and neighbours
Advent Course Three week course “Set Our Hearts on Fire” created by the Diocese of Lincoln. continues at 7pm 15th December. At Jean Smith’s house. If you are interested, please add your name to the list at the back of church..
The Mothers Union wants, with our help, to 'Give the Gift of Transformation 'to the rural families living in Uganda. There is a display in Church explaining what this Christmas campaign is all about. Please take a moment to have a look and if you feel able to put a donation in the Pot on the display you will be helping to make a difference to these rural communities
You will see that the Mothers Union have pledged that every £1 we give between 2-9December will be matched to help twice as many families to grow and thrive. Thank you so much, Marion , branch leader, Skegness and Winthorpe mothers Union
Good News! We are very fortunate that the £4,999.99 for audio visual equipment for St Clement Community Hall has been awarded by ELF Pride in East Lindsey Essentials Scheme
Jam and chutney is on sale at the back of the church. Gift packs can be ordered. All proceeds to church funds.
Skegness Foodbank Most urgently needed are Packet soups and snacks, cereals, milk, tinned meat (meat balls, stew, chilli etc) Please help if you can especially for Christmas. The box for donated items is in the Coffee area at St Matthew. There is also a box at St Clement.
There will be a Deanery Confirmation Service to be held on Sunday 18 January 2026 St James Church in Spilsby at 3pm Anyone who would like to be confirmed or is
interested in exploring Confirmation please give your name to Jean Smith or one of the Church Wardens (Joe or David).
This week’s Diary
Monday 8th December Mothers’ Union Christmas lunch at Chapel garden centre.
Monday 8 December: Advent Course “Set Our Hearts on Fire” begins at 7pm at
Jean Smiths house.
Tuesday 9 December:10.30am Holy Communion at St Clement
Wednesday 10 December 10am – 12 noon Pop In at St Matthew, Skegness.
Everyone is welcome.
2pm-4pm Craft group at St Clement Community Hall
12 noon-Funeral- Jean Ellis at St Peter and Paul, Ingoldmells
Saturday 13 December 4-6pm Messy Church at St Clement Community Hall