LOCKDOWN JANUARY 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to close our church building, suspending  our communal worship and individual private prayer.  Our worship will still be livestreamed, recorded and available here (see link below) and through our Facebook Page. 

It is our church building that is closed not its people!  If you, or anyone you know, are isolated, lonely or in need of any support please contact the church office on 01925 269861.  We are still here to help YOU!

LIVESTREAMED SERVICES, PRAYERS AND REFLECTIONS
We will livestream every Sunday at 10am and occasionally during the week. To watch previous livestreamed services, prayers and reflections or to join a service as it happens, click here. 

Fairtrade Fortnight -starts Monday 22nd February

Fairtrade Fortnight starts Monday Feb 22nd. Fancy making some Fairtrade choc truffles, a quiz night, listening to poetry, trying a bit of Indian dancing, competing in a family Taskmaster challenge? All these events and many more, spread over the fortnight are on the online Fairtrade Festival. PLEASE TAKE A QUICK LOOK, there's something for all ages. All events easily joined, mostly on Zoom. Follow this link, to browse all events       

 Choose the World You Want - Festival Lineup | Fairtrade Foundation

Mother's day is fast approaching and we have just the treat for your special ladies. You can buy a box of 4 beautiful (and delicious) cup cakes and a pink potted plant for just £10. Or we can deliver for you in Grappenhall, Latchford or Thelwall for £15. Please pre order via the church office on 01925 269861. A collection time will be arranged on the Saturday before or take advantage of the delivery option. Call Gill or email stwilfschurchoffice@btinternet.com

Sunday Worship 28.2.21 - Lent 2

Daily Lent Reflections - If you would like to see any of our other Lent Reflections you will find them within our online worship archive (listed above)

Pre-School Praise - Thank you God for pancakes!

WORK ON THE NEW ANNEXE IS PROGRESSING
Work on the new annexe began on Monday 24th August. Our contractors are Grosvenor Construction Ltd. who are doing an excellent job and can continue to work during lockdown. A pathway through the churchyard has been fenced off to allow for the heavy machinery to access the site. The work will mean that for a time sections of the car park will be out of bounds and that the churchyard can only be accessed via the church track (down the side of the Parr Arms). The inconvenience will be worth it though and, as we see our beautiful new building emerge, we can give thanks to God for a new phase in our church's life. A huge thank you to all the organisations and individuals who have generously donated to this scheme.

Funds are still needed to complete the project.  We need to push on to raise the money for Phase 2 which will see the resurfacing of the track, a new car park at the bottom of the track and a new pathway up through the churchyard leading to the annexe. Click HERE to find out more about how YOU can help.

Since 23rd March our income has been severely affected by the lockdown. There are still bills to pay and expenses connected to our ministry and mission. Please help by texting WILFS to 70085 to donate £5. THANK YOU

Texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message and you’ll be opting in to hear more about out work and fundraising via telephone and SMS. If you’d like to give £5 but do
not wish to be contaced text WILFSNOINFO to 70085

INDIVIDUAL QUIET PRAYER  **CURRENTLY SUSPENDED**
Our Church is open for individual quiet prayer on Tuesdays  9:30-10:30am and Saturdays  1:30-2:30pm. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.

CHURCH AND FACE COVERINGS 
Face coverings must be worn by all those attending a place of worship, including ministers, worshippers, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors, where there may be other people present; remembering that they are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer, from coronavirus (COVID-19) and that they are not a replacement for social distancing and regular hand washing

COMING SOON

BIBLE STUDY - on Zoom. Let's start at the very beginning!!  Genesis is our current Bible Study on Monday evenings.  If you would like to join us, please contact the church office for the Zoom link on 01925 269861.

SINGING ON ZOOM -  Pip Clarke leads in a Grappenhall Community Choir sing-a-long. Just for fun - all abilities welcome. We meet virtually on Thursday's at 7pm. Please email the Church Office to receive your link and lyrics!    stwilfschurchoffice@btinternet.com

THIS WEEK.

ACCESS DAILY PRAYER WITH THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND  here

Zoom is easy to download and free to use - if you're not sure how then please ask for more information when you send your email.

Christenings can be booked in advance by contacting Gill White in the Church Office.

We are looking at ways of keeping everyone in touch and making sure that we are still here for everyone in the parish, whenever they need help, support and care. Each day, during the outbreak, Rev'd Jane will say prayers on behalf of the Parish  and will be regularly posting on Youtube, linked to this website, Facebook and Twitter. Please watch this site for regular updates.

We have created a Prayer Requests page so that you can send your request to us.
Past videos are available under the Online worship archive page and printable prayer resources can be found there too.