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
Christmas:
Parish Christmas cards available at the back of Church with a list of our Christmas services and events. Please take one for yourself and feel free to take extras for your family, friends and neighbours.
Sunday 15 December 2pm Carol Service at St Peter & Paul, Ingoldmells
Wednesday 18 December 10am – 12pm Christmas Pop-In at St Matthew, Skegness. Come join us and listen to The Rock Choir sing Christmas Carols at 11am. We also have Raffle, tombola, guess the weight and squares to win a hamper
Thursday 19 December 7pm Nine Lessons and Carols at St Matthew, Skegness
Christmas Eve 4pm Christingle Service at St Matthew, Skegness
9pm Bethlehem Holy Communion at St Nicholas, Addlethorpe
11.30pm Midnight Mass at St Matthew, Skegness
Christmas Day 10am Holy Communion at St Matthew, Skegness
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
Parish Christmas cards available at the back of Church with a list of our Christmas services and events. Please take one for yourself and feel free to take extras for your family, friends and neighbours:
Christmas Eve -4pm Christingle Service at St Matthew, Skegness
-9pm Bethlehem Holy Communion at St Nicholas, Addlethorpe
Hymns:403 Once in royal David’s city, 377 O little town,
554 While shepherds watched, 199 Hark the Herald
-11.30pm Midnight Mass at St Matthew, Skegness
Hymns: 253 It came upon a midnight clear, 554 While
shepherds 444 Silent night, 400 On Christmas night
Christmas Day 10am Holy Communion at St Matthew, Skegness
Hymns 357 O come all ye faithful, 377 O Little town,
51 Away in a Manger, 182 Good Christians all rejoice
Sunday 5 January 3pm Epiphany Carol Service at St Clement, followed by
Refreshments. Please join us.