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CHURCH NEWS
St. James’ Church
St. Nicholas’ Church, Islip
Holy Trinity Church, Denford Rector: Reverend Nolan Robson
e: nolanrobson@me.com t: 01832 734614
w: www.tdichurches.co.uk
We have the right to cast off all restrictions, remove our face masks, sing boldly inside and return to a shared communion cup. But given the prevalence of the virus in our community and the concerns that many members of the church family have, I do not think it is loving
or good to exercise all our rights. Therefore we have taken the following approach throughout August and will review again early September. Masks: This is a matter of individual choice,
but I ask that out of respect for those leading services over the summer and out of love for those who have reason to remain concerned, we continue to wear masks during services.
Social distancing: This is a matter of individual judgement, but I ask that you respect the views of others and if necessary have a conversation before sitting close to someone. In Thrapston the chairs will remain spaced out at 1m+. Communion: We will continue to share communion with only the bread in the style we have adopted over recent months.
Singing: For the moment we will continue to conclude services by singing a hymn outside and we will not have congregational singing within the church during Sunday services. Refreshments at Thrapston: Post service refreshments will be served in the church building. Masks do not need to be worn during this time of socialising and those who return into the building (following conclusion of the service outside) do so on that understanding.
Tuesday Together and Saturday Coffee mornings have returned so why not pop into St James Thrapston between 10am and 12noon for a warm welcome and a hot drink.
Praise and Play will be starting again in September offering friendship and fun for all under fives and their grown ups. Check the website for up to date information.
Christianity Explored. Whether you’ve been
coming to church for years and still have lots of questions or you’re puzzled by Christianity and want to find out more this course could be just the thing for you.
TDI Churches Services for September
Sun 5th 9.30am Family Service in Thrapston 11.15am Communion Service in Islip
Sun 12th 9.30am Morning Service in Thrapston 11.15am Communion in Denford
Sun 19th 9.30am Morning Praise in Thrapston 11.15am Baptism service followed by
Communion in Islip
Sun 26th 10am Communion, Thrapston
11.15am Communion in Denford
To book baptisms, weddings and funerals please email tdichurches@gmail.com, call Nolan Robson on 01832 732614, check the website, www.tdichurches.co.uk and our Facebook page.
Denford Holy Trinity Church
Afternoon Cream Teas for Christian Aid If all goes according to plan and weather dependant, on the afternoon of 22nd August, from 2pm, we would like to serve cream teas at the Church.
Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust Ride and Stride This annual event takes place on Saturday 11th September. The church will be open for refreshments, for the cyclists and walkers during the day.
Advance notice: We hope to have our Harvest Festival on Sunday 3rd October and a Harvest Supper on Monday 4th October. This is subject to change if necessary.
St. Nicholas Church, Islip
We are planning to have the church open between 10am and 6pm on Saturday 11th September for the Annual Historic Churches Ride and Stride annual event. If anybody would like to be involved in walking or cycling around our local churches do please contact Elizabeth (details below) for sponsorship forms and more information. If that sounds too energetic we would also welcome sitters to be in church to welcome people when they arrive and sign their sponsorship forms. Sitters can also be sponsored too! Elizabeth Cox: 734253, elizco@btinternet. com or Sally Morris: 733392
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