Dear Friends,
Here is the update for this week. I’ve repeated a statement I put out the other day, as it is good for as many as possible to see it. Look after yourselves and be kind.
A little word
This is what the Lord says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place. Jeremiah 22.3 (NIV)
Pitsmoor has been a place where we have built a community from people with many different backgrounds, places, traditions and beliefs. Christ Church has always fully engaged with that, and continues to do so. We are proud of the way we welcome anyone and everyone. We abhor what has been happening recently in our region and country and pray that all who seek the common good will prevail. We are here for you all.
Bishops Pete and Sophie have issued a statement here A Statement from the Bishop of Sheffield and the Bishop of Doncaster on recent riots in the Diocese of Sheffield – The Diocese of Sheffield (anglican.org) and our friends at ASSIST have one here Statement on Recent Far-Right Violence | ASSIST Sheffield
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for the diversity of our parish, and all we can learn, enjoy and celebrate with each other.
- For communities affected by violence, hatred and disorder.
- For holiday clubs, camps and festivals happening over the summer.
Sunday services
9.15am Sunday Gathering
10.30am Holy Communion
Summer series – Inspiring Stories
Readings: John 1:1-18 and John 10:10
Our children’s provision, CoGs, is now in the summer break. Families are welcome to worship altogether.
7pm Reflective
is taking a break during August. See you in September.
This Week’s Headlines
Fundraiser – latest update.
We continue to get closer, now is the time to donate if you haven’t yet. Our target was always ambitious but we are doing fantastically. We now have a confirmed start date for the work – 7 Oct. More details about changes nearer the time.
Do share the news and campaign with friends and family. If you use facebook do please share the post. You might have friends who would like to donate because they have a link to us from the past.
Link to fundraiser: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ccpitsmoor or you can also give using our Card Machine or with a cheque or cash in the special envelopes on the Welcome Desk.
Summer Services
Now the schools have broken up, we are in our Summer series. Instead of a ‘sermon’ we will have an interview, where we get to know better some of the faces we see at the front, and learn a bit of their story and what motivates them. I hope you enjoy it.
This week is Will, our Curate.
What’s on?
Wednesday 10am – Stay and Play is on summer break. Re-starts in September.
Thursday 10am – Holy Communion in the Church followed by refreshments. Lunch Club takes a break for August.
Thursday 6.30pm – Sitting Room in the Welcome Centre. Food at 7pm. A friendly place for food and chat open to everyone.