Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch, London
In light of Government advice, the Bishop of London has asked all churches to close. It is with great regret that we are therefore unable to open for worship or private prayer until further notice.
A weekly live prayer group on Zoom takes place on Wednesdays at 7pm (please join our mailing list as login details are sent by e-mail each week).
Sunday School is running online on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx8zCIRC11ELqLP8ACZwgQ
Services
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Sunday 12 July 2020
Liturgy Details First Lesson: Romans 8. 1-11 Gospel: Matthew 13. 1-9 & 18-23
Role People Clergy Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder
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Sunday 19 July 2020
Liturgy Details First Lesson: Romans 8. 12-25 Gospel: Matthew 13. 24-30 & 36-43
Role People Clergy Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder
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Sunday 26 July 2020
Liturgy Details First Lesson: Romans 8. 26-39 Gospel: Matthew 13. 31-33 and 44-52
Role People Clergy Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder
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Sunday 2 August 2020
Liturgy Details First Lesson: Romans 9. 1-5 Gospel: Matthew 14. 13-21
Role People Clergy Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder
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Sunday 9 August 2020
Liturgy Details First Lesson: Romans 10. 5-15 Gospel: Matthew 14. 22-33
Role People Clergy Sidesman
Reader
Server
Refreshments
Sunday School Session Leader
Sunday School 8+ Leader
Sunday School Crafts Coordinator
Sunday School Music
Children's Church Attendance
Sunday School Tables Volunteer
Clearing up
Keyholder
News
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Friday 10th July 2020Weekly Newsletter
Sunday (12 July)…
is the Fifth Sunday after Trinity. In the Gospel reading, we have Jesus telling the famous Parable of the Sower, where He likens us either to seeds which do not bear fruit or those which do. Of the former, he lists those who do not understand the word, those who fall away when trials arise because of the word, and those who pay more attention to the cares and riches of the world than to the word. I hope that none of us might succumb to the fate of these ‘bad seeds’ and there are things we can actively do to try and avoid it. We can set time aside to pray and read Scripture (the readings for each week are on our website and our prayer group meets each Wednesday evening online), we can stand up for our faith in the face of opposition, and we can focus more on the spiritual than the material. In the reading from Romans, Paul tells us that “to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace”. Many during the pandemic have said that they have learnt to appreciate what’s truly important and realised that many of their worldly cares are trivial, and that money can’t buy you a ticket out of Coronavirus! I pray that these lessons will be taken into post-lockdown life and that we may all lead fruitful lives.
WORSHIP
Now that Fr Gerald has gone to Estonia, our virtual prayer group will be led by our Youth and Children’s Worker, Ramond Mitchell. Steve Phillips will continue to provide music on guitar. It next meets on Wednesday 15 July 7pm. An e-mail will be sent with the Zoom details and anyone is welcome to join in any week.
All Saints Margaret Street has now reopened 11am-1.30pm daily with mass every day at noon, which will also continue to be live-streamed https://www.allsaintsmargaretstreet.org.uk https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz5geWECwF4qOnv2IGFd7vQ
St Cyprian’s Clarence Gate continues to hold Zoom services: Parish Mass at 10.30am on Sundays, Morning Prayer at 8am on weekdays and Evening Prayer at 6pm every day. Please contact Fr Michael if you are interested in joining 07495 726 006 michaelfuller1946@gmail.com
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Art and Poetry Competition: Westminster Faith Exchange invites children and young people to contribute artwork and poems on the theme of ‘Covid-19 Lockdown and My Faith’. There are three age categories: 6 and under, 7-9 and 10+. Entries should be e-mailed by Friday 21 August to: westminsterfaithexchange@westminster.gov.uk
Sunday School for children under 8 is available from 10.30am on both our Facebook and YouTube pages. The Bible story this week focuses on Joseph.
Sunday School for 8+ young people is available on our Facebook and YouTube pages and there is also a dedicated youth website. The theme this week is perseverance https://annunciationyouth.wixsite.com/annunication
EVENTS
Communion in the light of Covid: an ecumenical exploration of how the lockdown period has influenced our understanding of Communion. Thursday 16 July 2020 6–7.30pm on Zoom https://www.thetablet.co.uk/events/51/communion-in-the-light-of-covid
Living into a hope-filled tomorrow: an online dialogue between Dr. Jane Goodall DBE and Rev'd Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James Piccadilly, reflecting on hope and making the future. Wednesday 22 July 7.30-8.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-into-a-hope-filled-tomorrow-tickets-112688171354
PRAYERS
Living with cancer: Anna, Melissa, Winston, Norman, Chrisanthy, Brian
Other medical issues: Michael, Helena (and Katherine & Anna, her carers), Rodney, Alan Wong
Older age: Robert & Nita, Goli, Eleni, Jeff, Albertina, Jaqueline, Mary
RIP: Daphne Xavier
If there is anyone you would like added to the prayer list, please let me know.
Take care, God bless,
Jasmine
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx8zCIRC11ELqLP8ACZwgQ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAnnunciation/
https://www.annunciationmarblearch.org.uk
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Friday 3rd July 2020Weekly Newsletter
Sunday (5 July)…
is the Fourth Sunday after Trinity. In this week’s Gospel reading, we have the famous line from Matthew 11:28 when Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. I imagine more than a fair few of us are desperate for rest at the moment, fatigued by Zoom calls, unchanging daily routine, and office life encroaching on home life (and vice versa if you have kids probably!). I do hope some of you may be able to get some physical rest soon (now that we are able to stay away from home again!), but also be able to rest in Christ. Many at the start of lockdown appreciated the extra free time it afforded, some of which could be given over to time with God. If you managed to do so, try and keep this up even as restrictions ease. Several churches are now open for private prayer and/or do join our Wednesday evening online prayer sessions. For if you take your burdens to God, He will give you His peace.
WORSHIP
Fr Gerald safely arrived in Tallinn on Friday and can finally start to enjoy his retirement! This does mean that unfortunately he will no longer be leading our virtual prayer group, but Vincent Forestier will be keeping these short sessions going, along with Steve Phillips on guitar. It next meets on Wednesday 8 July 7pm. An e-mail will be sent with the Zoom details and anyone is welcome to join in any week.
The Guards Chapel will resume Sunday Services at 11am on 5 July and members of the public are welcome to attend https://www.householddivision.org.uk/guards-chapel
Do make use of the readings on our website and the music recorded by our choir on our Facebook page to accompany your Sunday worship at home.
All Saints Margaret Street live-streams Mass at noon daily with a short homily on Sundays. All services are available for later viewing. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz5geWECwF4qOnv2IGFd7vQ https://www.allsaintsmargaretstreet.org.uk
St Cyprian’s Clarence Gate holds Parish Mass at 10.30am on Sundays, Morning Prayer at 8am on weekdays and Evening Prayer at 6pm every day. All of these are via Zoom. Please contact Fr Michael if you are interested in joining 07495 726 006 michaelfuller1946@gmail.com
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Fatherhood: How to be the Dad your Family Needs: tips on how to provide a spiritual foundation for the family https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/fatherhood-how-to-be-the-dad-your-family-needs/
Kathryn Kane, who works with the Youth and Children’s team at the Diocese of London, suggests how parents can talk to their children about money and giving https://www.london.anglican.org/articles/lets-talk-about-the-money-money-money/
Sunday School for children under 8 is available from 10.30am on both our Facebook and YouTube pages. The Bible story this week is Noah’s Ark.
Weekly Sunday School for 8+ young people is available on our Facebook and YouTube pages and there is also a dedicated youth website https://annunciationyouth.wixsite.com/annunication
PRAYERS
Living with cancer: Anna, Melissa, Winston, Norman, Chrisanthy, Brian
Other medical issues: Michael, Helena (and Katherine & Anna, her carers), Rodney
Older age: Robert & Nita, Goli, Eleni, Jeff, Albertina, Jaqueline, Mary, Daphne
RIP: Wally Baylis
If there is anyone you would like added to the prayer list, please let me know.
Take care, God bless,
Jasmine
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx8zCIRC11ELqLP8ACZwgQ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheAnnunciation/
Events
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Sunday 12th July 2020 at 10:30am
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Wednesday 15th July 2020 at 7:00pmWeekly Prayer Meeting (via Zoom - check emails for ID)Short prayer session with Steve Phillips on guitar
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Sunday 19th July 2020 at 10:30am
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Wednesday 22nd July 2020 at 7:00pmWeekly Prayer Meeting (via Zoom - check emails for ID)Short prayer session with Steve Phillips on guitar
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Sunday 26th July 2020 at 10:30am
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Wednesday 29th July 2020 at 7:00pmWeekly Prayer Meeting (via Zoom - check emails for ID)Short prayer session with Steve Phillips on guitar
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Tuesday 15th September 2020 at 7:30pm
Safeguarding
The Annunciation Marble Arch is committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Adults at Risk of Harm.
The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Niel Pama 07843 663 431
You can also obtain more information from Childline: 0800 1111
and Westminster City Council (Safeguarding children & Safeguarding vulnerable individuals)
