We are pleased to report, that in recent weeks we have qualified for a 'Donation Button' to be added to our easyfundraising cause page. These new features have been installed and are now live! This means in addition to generating funds through your online shopping via easyfundraising, you can now also visit our easyfundraising cause page to make one off or regular donations directly to our church funds. Introducing Donations with easyfundraisingMaking a donation through easyfundraising is quick, simple and 100% secure. Unlike other fundraising websites, easyfundraising don’t take commission on donations or charge causes for using their services. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stpetersmiltonbryan/ However small or large your donations raised through your online shopping, or given by directly via the new donation button, your donations will contribute positively towards the life of, the day to day running and maintenance of our church today and in the years to come.Thank you for your support as always.
Dear All, Please note: There will be a change to this Sunday morning's worship in church, that would usually be Songs of Praise. This is due to our organist being unwell, thankfully this is understood to be unrelated to Coronavirus. So this Sunday morning, we will have a 'Service of Readings and Prayer' starting at the usual time of 10:30am. Be assured Songs of Praise will return. This Sunday morning's service will consist of: Welcome and Notices,Opening prayer,Bible readings, Offertory, Prayers, Blessing. Prayers will be said for those suffering and affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, catering and the serving of refreshments are currently suspended and unavailable. You are more than welcome to bring a drink of your own in a flask or thermos mug, but please no sharing. Please use the hand sanitizer on the way into church. As sad as it is, please no physical contact when meeting and greeting one another. All services and events remain under continuous review in the coming days and weeks and you will be kept up to date. With best wishes,Kelvin WhiteLay Leader of Worship and Churchwarden
Update and further advice concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19) from St. Peter's Church, Milton Bryan, 13 March 2020.Please be assured that we are actively monitoring advice on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation very closely and are receiving regular guidance, advice and instruction from The Diocese of St. Albans, The Church of England and Public Health England. As the advice changes, we will keep you up to date with details of further measures that our church is taking. Please read below: At this time there is no advice to cancel services or events. Those attending church services will be asked to use the hand sanitizing gel provided on their way into church. Posters, advice and instruction will be available. Handshaking and other direct physical contact when meeting and greeting each other is suspended. Holy Communion Services: <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Communion will be offered in one kind only to all communicants, the consecrated bread wafer, with the Rector alone taking a small amount of wine.</span>Standing and receiving, rather than kneeling and touching the communion rail is encouraged. Direct physical contact as part of a Blessing shall also be suspended.We are now in the process of contingency planning via a 'Coronavirus Parish Continuity Plan' to ensure, as far as possible, our continued mission and ministry. All services and events remain under continuous review in the coming days and weeks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are currently suffering or affected by this situation. With best wishes,Kelvin White. <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Lay Leader of Worship and Churchwarden </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">For and on behalf of Rev. Stephen Nuth and Milton Bryan PCC</span>Information for the Public: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-publicHygiene advice: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-public-information-campaign-launched-across-the-uk Where our advice, guidance and instruction comes from: 1. https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-parishes/coronavirus-covid-19-additional2. https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches3. The Bishop's Golden Rules, but not advice, something to think on: https://www.stalbans.anglican.org/coronavirus/
Advice concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19) from St. Peter's Church, Milton Bryan Whilst it will be Faith and business as usual at St. Peter's, this is to inform you, in line with best practice, we will be acquiring some small hand sanitizing gel dispensers for church to help maintain good hygiene standards. Those who play a welcoming role will simply direct people to use these as they come into Church for services in the coming weeks. Sadly, at present, it is advisable to keep our greetings on all occasions verbal not physical i.e no hand shaking, hugging. It is highly likely that Rev. Steve Nuth, will be offering Communion in one kind (bread), for our monthly Holy Communion Service on 22nd March and until further notice. This is to be confirmed in the coming days. Please follow all the government advice on hygiene at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-public-information-campaign-launched-across-the-ukAs a church, you can see where our advice and support comes from in the links below:https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-parishes/coronavirus-covid-19-additionalhttps://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churchesI also draw your attention to Bishop Alan's four Golden Rules, but not official advice. You can read and heed that here – but this is food-for-thought about our attitudes at: www.stalbans.anglican.org/coronavirus You can also find information for the public on the outbreak of Coronavirus, including the current situation in the UK and information about the virus and its symptoms at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public Our services and events will remain under continuous review in the coming weeks with updates when necessary. With best wishes,Kelvin WhiteLay Leader of Worship and ChurchwardenFor and on behalf of Rev. Stephen Nuth and Milton Bryan PCC
