A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
Archbishop Justin Welby Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
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Prayer and Message from the Rector
God of love and hope be with us in our Advent journey from the beginning to the end, be with us in our meeting and journeying, be with us in our worship and prayer, be with us in our Advent journey our God of love and hope. Amen
As I drive from the vicarage into town there are loads of houses with all their Christmas lights on and blow up Santa’s and reindeers in the gardens. The television seems to have been bombarding us with the perfect Christmas meals and gifts for days. I heard it on the radio that the sales of Venus fly traps have rocketed from 2,000 usually to over 40,000 after the plant was part of the advertising campaigns of two of the larger stores.
However, while everybody else is hurtling into Christmas it is for us a period of preparation and reflection as we think on the coming of Christ at Christmas and also in Glory at the end of the age. It is a time when we prepare for the coming of Christ. This Sunday is the start of year B in the church calendar when we start our journey with Mark. Mark is the shortest of the Gospels and everything is very immediate and there feels to be an urgency to tell the story once again of how God came to earth in the form of Jesus Christ. Once again the story begins. Blessings Richard
What's On
This week’s Diary
Monday 4 December-11am Come and join the Mothers’Union Communion service
at St Clements church.
Tuesday 5 December-10.30am Prayer & discussion – St Matthew
-10.30am Morning prayer at St Clement
Wednesday 6 December-10am-12noon- Pop- in - St Matthew for refreshments
-1.30pm Mix and Make Craft group in St Clement's Hall
Saturday 9 December -4pm-6pm Messy Church at St Clements Community Hall
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 Matthew, Skegness* – Tuesday 10.30am Discussion and Prayer (Every Tuesday)
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”
Our Mission
Our mission is to be a people centred church pointing to the distinctive Christian hope and striving to offer opportunities for worship, facilitate community activity, and encourage spiritual development; being open in our approach to issues, welcoming of all sections of the community, and active in seeking solutions to need.
Our Vision
Communities supporting one another to grow and flourish in God's love
St Matthew is open for Sunday Services each week
St Peter and Paul Ingoldmells and St Nicholas Addlethorpe have monthly services
St Clement and St Mary continue to remain closed at present.
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This week’s Diary
Monday 15 May 1.30pm Mothers’ Union in St Clement’s Community Hall
Tuesday 16 May -10.30am discussion and prayer service in Matthew's church. Our speaker is talking about the food bank. Please bring an item we can send to the food bank. -10.30am Morning Prayer in St Clement followed by coffee.
All are welcome
Wednesday 17 May-10am-12noon- Pop- in - St Matthew for refreshments
-1.30pm Mix and Make Craft group in St Clement's Hall
- 5.30pm Messy planning
Thursday 18 May-Ascension Day-10.30am -Holy Communion in St Matthew
Community Hall Booking
We have two community halls available to book for your community event or family party.
Skegness Community Hall
Skegness Church Rd N Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 2QH
To book contact the Parish Office
07425 374 510
St. Peter's Community Hall
High Street Ingoldmells Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 1NP
To book contact George
(01754) 872348
