Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ. Even though the church is closed for public Worship we are still United through God. Let us continue to pray for each other in these challenging and difficult times. Remember if you are feeling alone and isolated, you are not alone. God is always by you side, loving you, guiding you, and protecting you. The churchwardens of St Simon and St Jude's Rainworth and St Mary's of the Purification Blidworth would like to wish each and everyone of you a Happy Easter. Take care, Stay safe and Stay home.Peace be with you all this EasterSue and Kath
Normally we would have a beautiful Easter Garden in our churches. This year some of us have made our own using materials found at home, and according to our individual talents. The youngest gardeners are 4 year old twins, and the oldest a lady in her 90's . Thank you to everyone for sharing your Easter Gardens with us.
At this time of year, we start to think about how to make the Easter Garden in church, which looks so lovely on Easter Sunday. We won't be able to do it this year but that does not mean we cant all have our own little ones at home. We are asking you to make a small Easter garden for your home using ONLY what you have available at home.It would be lovely if we could all share pictures of our gardens on Easter Sunday.Please start thinking and join in.Pictures to be emailed to Maureen who will put on the Benefice Facebook page for us.
Our church buildings and hall may be closed but the church is very much alive and serving our communities in different ways. We continue to live stream services from Rev Zoe Burton ( who will hopefully be joining us in June has our new Vicar) on our facebook page along side services from our ministry team.For the time being our church is closed for public Worship and private prayer without exception.WeddingsThere can be no weddings in church till further notice.BaptismThere can be no baptisms until further notice. Emergency baptisms can take place in hospital or at home, though subject to strict hygenic precautions and physical distancing as much is possible. FuneralsFunerals can only take place at the Crematorium or at the graveside. Only immediate family members can attend (if the crematorium allows ) Spouce or partner, parents and children , keeping their distance as the government advise.Check out the Church of England website for all the latest updates.
