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
Forthcoming Events and News
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Harvest festivals at St Matthew and St Clement in any way. The Food Bank were also very grateful for the gifts of goods received. Thank you all.
Saturday 2 November 10am -12pm Books & Butties at St Matthew
Sunday 3 November 6pm Memorial Service at St Matthew. A service to remember those who have died. You are invited to join us, light a candle and hear your loved one mentioned in prayer. Refreshments will be served after the service
Saturday 9 November 4pm-6pm Messy Church at St Clement Community Hall
Sunday 10th November: 10.45am Civic Remembrance followed by a service in St Matthew at 11.30am
Saturday 16th November: Christmas Bazaar at St Matthew
Monday 18th November: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Mothers’ Union at St Clement Community Hall
Saturday 23rd November: 10.30am - 3pm Quiet Day at St Matthew (Details to be confirmed)
-Facebook Scam We’ve been alerted to several posts on Facebook advertising that there will be a Christmas Fayre at St Matthew in November and December and asking for a £30 payment. We will never ask for any payment to made through Facebook and all our upcoming events will always be announced through our pew sheet and on our webpage. If you have any concerns, please contact the Parish Office on 07425 374510.
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”
This week’s Diary
Monday 21st October: 1pm - Funeral -Steve Owen at St Matthew
Monday 21 October 1.30pm – 3.30pm Mother’s Union at St Clement Community Hall
Tuesday 22 October 10.30am Morning Prayer at St Clement
Wednesday 23 October 10am-12 noon Pop-in at St Matthew
1.30pm Mix and Make Craft group at St Clement
Community Hall
Friday 25 October 10.00am Cleaning Team at St Matthew, more helpers are needed please even if you are not able to come on a regular basis. Any help is appreciated.
Saturday 26th October: 10am - 12pm Rummage Sale at St Matthew