May 2020

8 Buckden Roundabout May 2020 St Mary ’ s Church Greetings from St Mary ’ s Over the past few weeks/months, we have all had to react quickly to changing circumstances and advice as the spread of the COVID - 19 virus progressed. As this article is prepared in advance, we do not yet know whether we will be able to hold any physical services and events in May or whether social distancing measures will still be in place. As a church, our use of email, website and social media has increased drastically. We have found many ways that we can be together (albeit not physically) and give support and encouragement to one another. Every Day: Jes has been providing a thought for the day most days which is shared via our Facebook page “ St Mary ’ s Buckden ” and website. Every week: At 11am each Sunday and 9.30 each Wednes- day, if possible, we all set aside time to pray. Although not together physically, we do pray together at those times. For Sunday a short liturgy, sermon and pewsheet are pro- vided on the website and by email. Videos of some Sun- days are available on the YouTube channel “ St Mary ’ s Buckden ”. Anytime: All of our social media forums are being updated frequently providing links to all sorts of resources for wor- ship, prayer, music etc. Website: www.stmarysbuckden.org.uk Facebook “ St Mary ’ s Buckden ” Twitter @A1ChurchBuckden YouTube St Mary ’ s Buckden If you know of anyone who is unable access our online re- sources, please let us know and we will try to arrange for paper copies to be delivered wherever possible. For more information on our events / activities / services all year, see www.stmarysbuckden.org.uk or follow us on facebook: St Mary ’ s Buckden or twitter: @A1churchbuckden Priest in Charge: Rev Jes Salt 01480 819377 priestincharge@stmarysbuckden.org.uk Update from St Mary ’ s Buckden: May 2020 St Mary ’ s is both a collection point and a voucher holder for Godmanchester Foodbank. If you are in need of help or sup- port please contact Rev Jes Salt on 819377. Any donations of non - perishable food very gratefully received - collection box- es: - - on the doorstep of the vicarage - in Nisa Buckden - in Budgens Offord Cluny Hoping that we will be able to meet again soon, here is a reminder of our normal pattern of services and events. SUNDAY Services Sun - 1 11:00am Family Communion 6:00pm BCP Holy Communion Sun - 2 8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Communion Sun - 3 11.00am Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong Sun - 4 8:00am BCP Holy Communion 11:00am All - age Service 7:00pm Night Prayer Sun - 5 8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Communion Our sister church, All Saints ’ Offord Cluny, normally has a service at 9.30am each Sunday WEEKDAY Services / Prayers Monday 2.15pm Daily Prayers Tuesday 2.15pm Daily Prayers Wednesday 9.30am Communion Thursday 5.15pm Daily Prayers Friday 9.00am Daily Prayers Weekly Groups / Activities Mondays 8.15pm Bell - ringing practice Wednesdays 10.00am Coffee after communion 10.30am Going Deeper bible study Thursdays 7.00pm youth@thetowers (Towers) Saturdays 10.30am Coffee & Cakes Angel Voices meet twice a month (Fri) to sing. First Saturday 10am cleaning crew Second Wednesday 2.30pm Community Café Second Wednesday 7.30pm M&Ms ladies ’ group