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CHURCH NEWS - APRIL 2020 EASTER

REVD. JANE WRITES: COVID 100% We are in Lockdown so nothing is happening for the next three months. Stay at home and keep safe and keep phoning one another. As I write the news informs me that we have already had over a thousand deaths in the United Kingdom as a result of Coronavirus and the death toll may reach over 20,000. Our prime minister, health secretary and heir to the throne are all infected. Never, in our lifetimes have we suffered such loss of life in peacetime and never before have our churches been locked and our priests grounded. There is huge need and fear, yet we cannot reach out and hug, or give a reassuring visit. Confined to our homes like everyone else, it feels as if there is little we can do. Our fear is accentuated because we are fighting an invisible enemy and because we are constantly reminded that the crisis is accelerating. As we enter into the time in lent when we remember our Lord’s passion, we remember that he suffered for us and suffers with us. He is very present in our troubles. This Passiontide, we are called to enter his sufferings and pray for our world; for all those we know who are being affected by what is going on and for all those already vulnerable on our prayer list. We may not be able to light candles in church but we can light them at home and say our prayers there. We can develop a prayer space, maybe developing the changes in our church’s season by using a cross and planting an Easter garden. For many of us, this Easter will seem very strange. We will not be able to meet together in church and share our usual Easter greetings. Nevertheless, the Lord is risen indeed. Easter reminds us that Jesus has triumphed over sin, death and general stupidity. Every time we hear the words COVID 19 and our hearts are full of fear, we can use the letters to remind us that Christ Overcomes Viruses and Infectious Diseases. COVID 100%. We look forward to the defeat of this dreadful virus. What a party we will have when we are once again free to mix. Until that time, we will remind ourselves that as Christians we are never alone. We are a communion of saints, from the past and present, rooted and grounded within the love of God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. While we are less able to spend time with our friends here on earth, we have more time to commune with our heavenly community of which we are already citizens For those of you who are online there are loads of resources available to help us, some of which are listed at the end of this Newsletter. I have found Common worship Night Prayer, and the “Pray as You Go” apps particularly helpful. For those of you who do not have access to these resources and need cheering up, I recommend thanking Jesus and praising him for his love for you and the new life he give to all who come to him. “Songs of Praise”, a televised Sunday morning service and early morning Sunday Christian radio will continue to broadcast.

1 Continued overleaf Continued from previous page The God channels found on the Sky channels from 580 onwards need to be viewed with discernment. I have found Revelation TV on 581 is the best. “Church with Out Walls” services which have been a blessing to me are on that channel at 10.30 am and repeated at 8.30 pm on Sundays. This is a communion service with hymns. You can join in spiritually and provide your own bread and wine. It is not an Anglican service but the words from 1 Corinthians with which we are familiar are used. If you find this station too informal, EWTN, the Roman Catholic channel offers Daily Mass and prayer throughout the day. If you haven’t got Bible Reading notes or access to Daily prayer from Common worship, try using words like ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication) to help your prayers. The Lord’s Prayer can be used as a way of praying, not just as a prayer to be recited by taking each section and praying with it. How we long for God’s Kingdom to come at this time, not only for our own benefits but also for the sake of our world. Praying with the psalms is powerful. Sometimes when we are frightened our thoughts are frozen. The psalms give us the words to pray which we can adapt for our situation. Many are praying Psalm 91 at this time. We can personalise it and bring it closer to our situations by praying “I will dwell in the secret place of the most High. I will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. You are my refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” I am learning new skills. I used Face time because I couldn’t attend a funeral visit this week and was surprised how close it brought the bereaved. Matt, David Turner’s son was closer than if I was sitting in his living room. I am sure many of you remember him and his brothers, Simon and Daniel from when they attended church and Sunday school at St Leonard’s. They like countless others need our prayers as their grieving is affected by the restrictions put on us at funerals due to the Corona virus. Many in the diocese are using Zoom and What’s App to sustain contact. Maybe I will have mastered them by Easter. Please pray for those who have had to postpone their weddings. None of our couples have cancelled. Some have rebooked for next year. Others want to get married as soon as possible this year. They are struggling with uncertainty. I have had a new booking this week and two enquiries. We pray for Holly Hill School. Many of the staff are ill, yet the deputy and a Senior teacher are providing a skeleton staff for the benefit of the children of our care workers. We are thankful for all those risking their lives in the medical professions and emergency services, in our prisons, supermarkets and in the disposal of our rubbish. Please assure those you know personally of our prayers When this world crisis is over, I don’t believe we will be able to go back to the way we were. Maybe our climate change will be stalled by the grounding our planes and cars and we will have learnt to live more simply. Please phone me. I long to hear from you and am slowly ringing round. I haven’t many minutes left on my mobile but have increased my capacity from the 13th April onwards. STAY AT HOME AND KEEP SAFE AND KEEP PHONING ONE ANOTHER. If anyone needs support do feel free to phone Jane on Mobile: 0774 8693408

NB There are several local organisations are offering help at this difficult time and their details are provided at the end of this newsletter so you can detach them and keep them handy if you wish. HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN ACCEPTING HELP FROM OTHERS If you are receiving voluntary help do not share financial details like credit/debit card numbers or personal information. If someone you don’t know calls at your home, always ask for ID and always ensure you are comfortable sharing details like your phone number or address. Only provide information on a need to know basis and if you have seen ID. Do not feel pressured into providing information. If you have doubts about those who are approaching you, and are concerned, it is advised that you don’t engage, and report serious suspicious behaviour to the police. Remember that genuine volunteers have been instructed not to enter your home. Jill x

2 ST. LEONARD'S CHURCH FRANKLEY, B32 4BL

FOR THE ARRANGING OF BANNS, BAPTISMS OR MARRIAGES AT ST. LEONARD'S DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: While church is closed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic there can be no Church Office so for enquiries about the above, please phone Priest-In-Charge, Revd. Jane Platt via Mobile: 0774 8693408

WHAT’S NOT ON:

SADLY, BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, THE FOLLOWING HAVE ALL HAD TO BE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

* ALL CHURCH SERVICES, INCLUDING BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS (Funerals at the graveside or in crematoriums can still take place, subject to the latest Government instructions) * ST. LEONARD’S LENT/HOME STUDY GROUP * MONTHLY FLOWER CLUB * STAYING ON FOR SUNDAY LUNCH * ALL PCC & APCM MEETINGS * W.I. MEETINGS: (CANCELLED UNTIL AT LEAST JUNE)

CHURCH NEWSLETTER

I will try to keep the newsletter going while the church is closed so if anybody wishes to include messages (or articles), please do send them to me via email, text or post to my home address if you have it. It is in the current Directory. A new ‘Message Board’ feature is now included for this purpose. I do think it is important for us to maintain what contact we can with each other at this very trying time and this is my way of doing so.. While church is closed I'll email the monthly newsletter to those who have provided email addresses and post to those without an email address so long as I have received a new Data Privacy consent form since 1st Feb 2020. Very best wishes to all. God Bless. Jill

PCC MEMBERS:

Chair: Revd. Jane Platt; Treasurer: Joy Greaves; Safeguarding Officer: Jacqui Jones; Church Warden, Gift Aid Secretary & Health and Safety Officer: Peter Razzell; Deputy Wardens: Les Crofts & Martin Morton Secretary: Annette Grigg; Deanery Synod rep, Scribe and organiser of our Facebook page: Jo Andrews Parish Identity Verifier (DBS checks): Joy Bardell Other members: Pat Billingham; Caroline Gauder; Beryl Gibson; Heather Ivery; Pat Jelfs and Irene Thompson- Yates ALL PCC MEETINGS AND THE APCM HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17

3 FROM THE MARCH REGISTERS: FUNERALS: 9th: Interment of ashes in churchyard of James Peter EVANS 9th Pamela CHENHALL Age 86yrs .Cremation at Lodge Hill 18th: Roy FINCH Age 79 yrs. Service in church followed by cremation at Lodge Hill 30th March: David Turner Age 76yrs. Cremation Lodge Hill * Sadly, the service and reception planned for 21st March to celebrate the life of Kath Nicol, who donated her body for medical research, had to be cancelled because of the Coronavirus restrictions.

DAVID TURNER - R.I.P. David, who was a long time member of St. Leonard’s, sadly passed away on 30th March. I didn’t know him but Beryl and several of the long standing members who attended morning worship knew David well. Beryl told me that David had been coming to St. Leonard’s for more than 40 years and continued to attend monthly even after moving to Morecambe to live by his son many years ago after his wife sadly died. David was a Church Warden during Michael’s time and was very involved in church life. We offer our sympathy and condolences to David’s family at this sad time.

JOHN JENKINSON - R.I.P. Jacqui is sorry to announce that John, who came to our Sunday lunches with two ladies who attend St Michael's church, has sadly died suddenly. Our thoughts go out to John’s family and friends.

SPECIAL DATES IN THE APRIL CHURCH CALENDAR: 9th Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Lutheran Pastor, Martyr, 1945; 23rd George, Martyr, Patron of England, c.304 25th Mark the Evangelist 27th Christina Rossetti, Poet, 1894

REVISION OF THE CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL Sorry, I don’t know what is happening with regard to this now that the APCM cannot go ahead in May as planned. There’s no information on the C of E website about this yet. Hopefully, we will know in time for the next newsletter.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO: Tina, Pat Jelfs, Rory and all with birthdays or anniversaries this month. I sincerely hope you enjoy your special day despite the crisis gripping the world at present.

THEREFORE DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT TOMORROW, FOR TOMORROW WILL BE ANXIOUS FOR ITSELF. SUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY IS ITS OWN TROUBLE. Matthew 6:34

4 PALM SUNDAY 5 th APRIL They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Blessed is the king of Israel!” JOHN 12:13

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. ZECHARIAH 9:9

MAUNDY THURSDAY 9 th APRIL 23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for[a] you. Do this in remembrance of me.”[b] 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (ESV)

GOOD FRIDAY 10 th APRIL Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). JOHN 19:17

"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." Luke 23:34

EASTER DAY SUNDAY 12 th APRIL And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. Mark 16:6 English Standard Version (ESV)

‘HE‘HE ISIS RISEN’…………...HERISEN’…………...HE ISIS RISENRISEN INDEED!’INDEED!’ ‘I HAVE COME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE AND HAVE IT TO THE FULL.’ John 10:10(NIV) 5 MEMORIES OF EASTERS PAST…...

EASTER 2006 MICHAEL & AVIS’S PENULTIMATE EASTER WITH US.

EASTER 2017- RICHARD & LYNN’S LAST EASTER WITH US!

Easter Sunrise Service on the Lickey Hills 2008 Christians from the churches of Longbridge in South West Birmingham gathered on the Lickey Hills for a sunrise service at 5.50am on Easter day. The service coincided with the arrival of snow! However, the weather did not prevent the 70 worshippers celebrating as they sang traditional Easter hymns

‘So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.’ 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

6 REVISED CHURCH DIRECTORY & CHURCH NEWS E-MAILING LIST-

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!

YOUR ACTION IS REQUIRED, IF YOU WISH TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NEW DIRECTORY AND/OR REMAIN ON, OR, JOIN THE NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST! Unfortunately, very few people have provided Data Consent forms since they were requested via the last two Newsletters. Apparently, some people have assumed they don't need to complete a new form because they've done one in the past. THIS IS NOT THE CASE! I obviously didn't make it as clear as I thought I had in the last 2 newsletters that EVERYBODY needs to provide a new form if they: 1. want their contact details to be included in the new Church Directory, whether their details are included in the current 2016 Directory or not, and/or, 2. wish to join or remain on the mailing list to receive the Newsletter etc. via email (or via post if you are unable to attend church any more because of ill health) Therefore, if I haven't received a new consent form from you since 1st February 2020, you MUST provide one if you wish to be included in the new directory and/or remain on the email list. This is not me being awkward, it's to comply with Data Privacy legislation, sorry! In view of this, IF there is another Data Privacy Consent form included with this newsletter, please complete and return it to me by 30th April 2020 if you wish your details to be included in the new directory and/or to remain on the newsletter emailing list. Please Note: NO Consent forms provided by members prior to 1st Feb 2020 will remain valid beyond 30 th April 2020 & will be destroyed in accordance with Data Privacy legislation. I will then no longer be able to send you the Newsletter via post or email. I would like to get the Directory done ASAP despite the Coronavirus crisis so people can at least have up to date contact details for those who are happy to be contacted by other members of the congregation and/or Revd. Jane. NB The new Directory will only be available to those people whose contact details are included in it in order to comply with Data Privacy laws. Please note that a charge will be required for each copy of the directory as a contribution towards printing costs (Any postage costs will also need to be paid, please). Any surplus donations will be donated to Church Funds.

If you have any queries about the form, feel free to contact me via phone or email, my contact details are shown in the ‘CHURCH NEWS’ item towards the back of this newsletter. Thank you. Jill

USED POSTAGE STAMPS WANTED If anybody is happy to do collect any used postage stamps while church is closed down, I will have them once church is open again. I’m collecting them in aid of Birmingham City Mission. Thank You. Jill

7 SHOE BOXES FOR THE HOMELESS-NEW PROJECT!

JACQUI ASKS THAT PEOPLE KINDLY CARRY ON COLLECTING ITEMS FOR SHOE BOXES AND SHE WILL HAVE THINGS OFF PEOPLE LATER

LENT LUNCH ON 7TH MARCH: Many thanks to: Jacqui for providing the delicious soups & Ann(e) from the W.I. for her scrumptious pastries and the vegetable soup. To Martin who was butler for the occasion. Well done & thanks you to all for turning out in the awful weather! £86 was raised for church funds. Unfortunately, the second Lent Lunch was a casualty of the Coronovirus restrictions.

REGULAR GIVING & CHURCH APPEALS Our church relies on donations to stay open and provide care and support to everyone in this community. Now more than ever, please consider giving generously to support our mission and ministry. As church is closed until further notice, some people, particularly those in the weekly envelope Giving scheme, may be concerned at not being able to pay into church funds in their usual way. There are other options available to continue contributing to the Church Funds in lieu of the usual weekly collection, the most helpful one being to do so via a Standing Order with your bank. A Standing Order form is at the end of this Newsletter should you wish to give via this method. Thank you for your support.

Treasurer Joy requests that, when completing cheques, please ensure that the cheque is dated, correct payee name has been fully completed, amount in figures and in words has been fully completed and then signed by the account holder. In addition, please write on the back of the cheque which fund/account you wish the monies to be paid into. Many thanks for all your support. DONATIONS FOR: Please make cheques payable to: ROOF FUND, BUILDING FUND & HEATING FUND THE FRIENDS OF ST LEONARDS FRANKLEY DONATIONS FOR: Please make cheques payable to: HALL HIRE FEES, FLOWER CLUB DONATIONS ST LEONARDS CHURCH HALL AND WEDDING FEES DONATIONS FOR: Please make cheques payable to: BAPTISM FEES, FUNERAL FEES, MEMORIALS PCC OF ST LEONARDS – FRANKLEY AND MONUMENT INSCRIPTIONS GEN A/C

STOP PRESS: NOTE FROM JOY: If people still prefer to use the Gift Aid envelopes, when Church is back to normal and running services they can bring them down and will get paid into the account as usual. Thank you.

8 MESSAGE BOARD STAY AT HOME, KEEP SAFE BUT CONTINUE TO PRAY, LOVE & CARE FOR THE VULNERABLE AND TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH EACH OTHER If anyone needs support, do feel free to phone Jane on Mobile: 0774 8693408 Martin Morton wishes everybody We are both thinking of Rosie B and family all the best and prays that you all everyone and hope all of you send good wishes to all stay safe at this difficult time. are keeping safe! You will be in his prayers and he GOD BLESS TO ALL! Love & hugs to Les & Sheila from will be in touch soon. Anne & Nigel Nash us all at St. Len’s Rita & Rita send their best p.s. Anne is SLOWLY on the Best wishes & Blessings to all wishes to all. God bless mend from Pat Jelfs (That’s great news, Nigel!) Jacqui Jones wishes everyone We hope you are all safe and Easter Blessings to all at looking after yourselves. a Happy Easter St. Leonard’s from Best wishes to all Jill Collins & Gordon P. Wendy Strickland sends her best from Beryl & Ron wishes to all at Easter Look after yourselves.

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER: THE POORLY AND OR DISTRESSED: Many members of our congregation are struggling as a consequence of illness or frailty at present…. Please continue to pray for them, whether at home, in hospital or who are now in need of full time care in a care home. We think especially of Rosie, Rose, Pam, Sheila C., Sheila D., Janet & Alan, Louise, Mandy & Bill, Martin, Anne, Rory, Gerald, Wendy, Jenny, Rita, Margaret, Pat B., Tina, Annette’s son-in-law David and all others on the prayer list or prayer board. Pat Jelfs asks that we continue to pray for baby Louis, who sadly did have to have his foot amputated recently as the chemotherapy did not work as hoped. However, Pat has been told that Louis is recovering well and is a happy, lively baby despite this. What an amazing little chap. Please also hold Louis’s family in prayer as they continue on this roller coaster journey.. THE BEREAVED: Please remember Dot & Geoff as they continue to mourn Julie Ann; the family and friends of Pam Chenhall, especially her daughter Rebecca, and all others who are recently bereaved and are grieving their loved ones. Sympathy too to Rory on the poignant anniversary of Joan’s passing this Easter. Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. May God Bless, strengthen and comfort you all at this difficult time. A PRAYER FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy. Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may find comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

9 CHURCH HALL FOR HIRE~ VERY GOOD VALUE! Excellent facilities, ideal for a party, gathering, social event or regular club meetings etc. It has an excellent, fully equipped kitchen and is fully accessible for people with mobility problems. It has a disabled toilet which also has baby changing facilities. Seating about 60 it would suit a medium size reception at a sit-down meal. There is ample parking adjacent to the hall. The hall is currently available Monday to Saturday & most Sundays for regular meetings or occasional users. The cost of hiring the hall is £15 per hour (plus £5 for heating). For enquiries or to hire the hall once the Coronavirus Pandemic is over, please contact Jacqui Jones: Mobile: 0779 0211641

RE: CHURCH NEWS:

My grateful thanks to all who have contributed towards the cost of printing the Church News, your generosity is greatly appreciated. Bless you all. If you wish to receive a copy via email and don’t already do so, please email a request to me at the email address below. Contributions of articles etc. for the News can be: emailed to: jil l [email protected] You can also phone my mobile 0752 786 7297 but please note that I am often unable to take phone calls but will phone you back if you leave a message. *ITEMS FOR INCLUSION IN THE MAY CHURCH NEWS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 24th APRIL AT THE LATEST, PLEASE!* Thank you for your consideration.

ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH CONTACTS:

PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: Revd. Jane Platt – Mobile: 0774 8693408 CHURCH WARDEN: Peter Razzell – Mob: 0779 2916179; Email: [email protected] CHURCH HALL BOOKINGS: Jacqui Jones- Mobile: 0779 0211641

‘A CHURCH NEAR YOU’ ST. LEONARD’S FRANKLEY WEBSITE: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7192/ OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE: https://en-gb.facebook.com/pg/stleonardsfrankley/posts/ “THEREFORE WELCOME ONE ANOTHER AS CHRIST HAS WELCOMED YOU, FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.” Romans 15:7

10 CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION

HOW DO YOU LOOK AFTER YOUR MENTAL WELL- BEING? (From Government website 29 th March 2020) Social isolation, reduction in physical activity, unpredictability and changes in routine can all contribute to increasing stress. Many people including those without existing mental health needs may feel anxious about this impact including support with daily living, ongoing care arrangements with health providers, support with medication and changes in their daily routines. If you are receiving services for your mental health, learning disability or autism and are worried about the impact of isolation please contact your key worker or care coordinator or provider to review your care plan. If you have additional needs please contact your key worker or care coordinator to develop a safety or crisis plan. Understandably, you may find that shielding and distancing can be boring or frustrating. You may find your mood and feelings are affected and you may feel low, worried or have problems sleeping and you might miss being outside with other people. At times like these, it can be easy to fall into unhealthy patterns of behaviour which in turn can make you feel worse. There are simple things you can do that may help, to stay mentally and physically active during this time such as:

• look for ideas of exercises you can do at home on the NHS website • spend time doing things you enjoy – this might include reading, cooking, other indoor hobbies or listening to favourite radio programmes or watching TV • try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, drink enough water, exercise regularly, and try to avoid smoking, alcohol and drugs • try spending time with the windows open to let in the fresh air, arranging space to sit and see a nice view (if possible) and get some natural sunlight, or get out into any private space, keeping at least 2 metres away from your neighbours and household members if you are sitting on your doorstep Constantly watching the news can make you feel more worried. If you think it is affecting you, try to limit the time you spend watching, reading, or listening to media coverage of the outbreak. It may help to only check the news at set times or limit this to a couple of times a day. Try to focus on the things you can control, such as your behaviour, who you speak to and who you get information from. Every Mind Matters provides simple tips and advice to start taking better care of your mental health.

If you are struggling with your mental health, please see the NHS mental health and well-being advice website for self-assessment, audio guides and tools that you can use. If you are still struggling after several weeks and it is affecting your daily life, please contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111.

CONNECT-BE ACTIVE-TAKE NOTICE-KEEP LEARNING-GIVE

11 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) GUIDANCE FOR CHURCHES Friday 27 th March (From Jane)

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of 23rd March, the Archbishops have written to clergy in support of the measures , requiring that churches must now close both for private worship and public services. Our church buildings are therefore now closed for public worship, private prayer and all other meetings and activities except for vital community services until further notice. We are aware this is a very difficult time and will prompt a number of further questions. The FAQs below will be regularly updated, so please do keep checking back. When major changes are made we will publish updated through the national Church’s social media accounts. Live streaming of services is more important than ever and is permissible from homes. We encourage us all to consider how we can be as creative as possible with streaming services and other resources. There are many, many fantastic examples of churches and clergy using technology to reach and engage communities. Read more guidance here . Live streaming should be operated by the person presenting or a member of their household. External personnel should not move between households to facilitate. Those wishing to live-stream via platforms such as Facebook and YouTube should be covered by the existing licensing agreements in place with those platforms. Please ensure you follow the terms of use and copyright requirements of each respective platform.

 Guidance on Spiritual Communion and Coronavirus  Guidance on mental health and well-being and Coronavirus  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Church buildings closed poster  Safeguarding and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  Securing and caring for your church buildings during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: advice for incumbents, churchwardens and PCC members

Digital resources What is currently available? There are a range of new and existing Christian resources available for people to engage with at this difficult and challenging time in the life of the nation and the world:

 Weekly service broadcasts- these be made available each Sunday through the Church's Facebook page .  Time to Pray app- everything you need for Prayer During the Day, with variations according to the day of the week and the season of the Church’s year. Download for free .  Daytime prayer and Night prayer service audio- building on the existing daily prayer feed , this includes daytime prayer and night prayer for each day . It will be available as a downloadable app in the coming weeks.  Live streaming services from churches - AChurchNearYou.com now lists hundreds of churches offering livestreams of services from across the country. Churches need to add the 'Livestream' tag to their services and events that will be broadcast. Remember to add into the description how people can watch this. You add a link to the platform you're using to stream, such as your Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. Find out more about live streaming services and events .  Increasing the number of training webinars- to help churches stream sermons, events and make the most of digital platforms. Sign up for free .  #LiveLent: Care for God's Creation - the Church of England's Lent campaign for 2020. With weekly themes shaped around the first Genesis account of creation, it explores the urgent need for humans to value and protect the abundance God has created. This daily audio content is available via the app and daily emails. Sign up for free . (CONTD. ON NEXT PAGE) (CONTD. FROM P.P.)  The BBC's Daily Service and Sunday Worship- radio programmes will be using some of the themes from #LiveLent as part of their broadcasts .  Prayer for the day- each day the Church of England publishes audio and text of the Prayer for the Day .  Smart speakers– daily prayer and #LiveLent audio content can be accessed via our smart speaker apps .  Mental health reflections – 13 daily reflections that seek to provide hope, reassurance and comfort. We have also published five tips to help tackle loneliness and isolation. (Jane recommends these. Do download them from the Church of England site)

WHAT WILL BE DEVELOPED IN THE WEEKS AHEAD? In the days and weeks ahead, we will continue to significantly expand our output:  More video content – this will include video services and more films for Holy Week and Easter. In addition, we will make Holy Week audio content available.  A series of new reflections from Easter Day onwards – work is underway on an updated app, audio and email resources. More details to follow soon. Alongside the use of audio, app, smart speakers and social media, one of the main principles we are working to is to make as much as possible available in simple downloadable and printable formats for those who can’t easily access the technology.

PRAYER AND LITURGY A new page has been created containing:  Prayers and intercessions for personal or group use  Special prayers for use if it isn’t possible to meet in church  A simple form of prayer for the morning and evening, which can be downloaded, printed, and shared with those remaining at home or who are unable to access the Internet. These resources are offered to help those who are struggling to find words at this difficult and stressful time, and to enable Christians to worship in solidarity with one another even if it is not possible to gather in church.

TO THOSE WHO ASK WHERE IS GOD IN ALL THIS, I POINT TO:

* all the wonderful NHS staff who are going above and beyond the call of duty by risking their own lives to help others in need; * to the hundreds of thousands of people who have volunteered to help the NHS however they can; * to the other emergency services & military who have taken on extra, perhaps unfamiliar, duties to help; * to the community volunteers helping the housebound and vulnerable; What selfless heroes they all are & their actions move me to tears of gratitude. My thoughts & prayers are with them all and with the loved ones of those who have perished but I also cling to the knowledge that Easter is a time of hope and renewal and that God is with us. Jill x 13 CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORT DIRECTORY FOR SOUTH WEST BIRMINGHAM courtesy of B31 VOICES If you need support, please search through the directory below for help near you. If you live in Northfield constituency and are unable to source support using the directory, call the NNNS Hotline on: 0333 772 1931 (Monday to Friday 11am-3pm) Please note: this hotline is very busy 1. AGE CONCERN BIRMINGHAM. Services: 50+, Family Support, Foodbank, Mental Health, Shopping / Medication Collection, Social Isolation Phone: 07535738116 Social Media: Facebook: Hawkesley Community Centre | Instagram: Lets_get_hawkesley_flying Areas covered: Cotteridge, Druid's Heath, Kings Norton, Longbridge, Monyhull, Northfield, Stirchley, West Heath Currently seeking / accepting volunteers ------2. ALLENS CROSS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: SERVICES: 50+, Foodbank, Social Isolation Phone: 0121 478 3310 | 07468 067908 Social Media: Facebook: Allens Cross Community Association | Twitter: @allens_cross Areas covered: Frankley, Longbridge, Northfield, West Heath 3. B31 VOICES. Services: 50+, Family Support, Mental Health, Signposting, Social Isolation Phone: 0121 769 2831 Website: http://b31.org.uk/ Areas covered: Frankley, Longbridge, Northfield, Kings Norton, Weoley Castle Currently seeking / accepting volunteers ------4. BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST. Services: 50+, Financial / Benefits Advice, Housing / Homelessness Phone: 0300 333 6540 Website: http://www.bvt.org.uk Social Media: Facebook: bournvillevillagetrust | Twitter: @BVTNews Areas covered: Bournville, Northfield, Selly Oak 5 . CLOUDS END CIC. Services: Housing / Homelessness, Social Isolation Phone: 07939059470 Website: http://www.cloudsend.org.uk Social Media: Facebook Group: Stay In and Sort Out https://www.facebook.com/groups/2833381136748403 Areas covered: Barnt Green, Bartley Green, Bournville, Cofton Hackett, Cotteridge, Druid's Heath, Edgbaston, Frankley, Harborne, Kings Norton, Lickey, Longbridge, Monyhull, Northfield, Quinton, Rednal, Rubery, Selly Oak, Selly Park, Shenley Green, Stirchley, Weoley Castle, West Heath 6. CROSSWAY CHURCH. Services:50+, Family Support, Shopping / Medication Collection, Social Isolation Phone: 07545069963 Website: http://www.crossway.org.uk Social Media: Facebook: Crossway Northfield Areas covered: Northfield 7. FOODCYCLE BIRMINGHAM LONGBRIDGE . Services: Foodbank Phone: 07514131667 or 07514131666 10-5 Monday-Friday Website: Facebook updates Areas covered: Bournville, Cofton Hackett, Frankley, Kings Norton, Lickey, Longbridge, Monyhull, Northfield, Rednal, Rubery, Shenley Green, Weoley Castle, West Heath Currently seeking / accepting volunteers. ------8. HOLLYMOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH Services: Foodbank Website: http://www.hollymoorcc.org.uk Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/HollymoorCommunityChurch/ Areas covered: Cofton Hackett, Frankley, Lickey, Longbridge, Northfield, Rednal, Rubery 9. Homeless Birmingham-CERTUK Services: 50+, Family Support, Foodbank Phone: 07305948766 Website: http:// w ww.certuk.org.uk Social Media: Facebook: homelessbirminghamCERTUK Areas covered: Barnt Green, Bartley Green, Bournville, Cofton Hackett, Cotteridge, Druid's Heath, Edgbaston, Frankley, Harborne, Kings Norton, Lickey, Longbridge, Monyhull, Northfield, Quinton, Rednal, Rubery, Selly Oak, Selly Park, Stirchley, Weoley Castle, West Heath Currently seeking / accepting volunteers ------10. Kings Norton COVID-19 Support Group (New group) Services: 50+, Family Support, Foodbank, Mental Health, Shopping / Medication Collection, Social Isolation Phone: 07548 122189 Website: Facebook group Areas covered: Kings Norton Currently seeking / accepting volunteers. 14 11 . MHA SELLY OAK LIVE AT HOME SCHEME Services: 50+, Shopping / Medication Collection, Social Isolation Phone: 0121 475 9060 Website: https://www.mha.org.uk/live-home/live-home-near-me/selly-oak/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/MHAsellyoakLaH/ Areas covered: Bournville, Cotteridge, Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield, Rubery, Selly Oak, Selly Park, Stirchley, Weoley Castle, West Heath Currently seeking / accepting volunteers 12. NEW STARTS Services: 50+, Foodbank, Housing / Homelessness Phone: 01527 882410 Website: http://www.newstarts.org.uk Social Media: Facebook: NewStarts | Twitter: @NewStarts | Instagram: @NewStarts2009 Areas covered: Barnt Green, Bartley Green, Bournville, Cofton Hackett, Cotteridge, Druid's Heath, Edgbaston, Frankley, Harborne, Kings Norton, Lickey, Longbridge, Monyhull, Northfield, Quinton, Rednal, Rubery, Selly Oak, Selly Park, Stirchley, Weoley Castle, West Heath Currently seeking / accepting volunteers 13. NORTHFIELD ARTS FORUM Services: 50+ Family Support, Shopping / Medication Collection, Social Isolation Phone: 07468067908 Website: https://northfieldartsforum.com/ Social Media: Facebook: northfieldartsforum | Twitter: @northfieldarts1 Areas covered: Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield, Weoley Castle Currently seeking / accepting volunteers 14. NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Services: 50+, Foodbank, Housing / Homelessness, Shopping / Medication Collection, Signposting, Social Isolation Phone: 0121 411 2157 Website: http://www.northfieldcommunity.org Areas covered: Frankley, Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield, Rednal, Rubery, Weoley Castle, West Heath Currently seeking / accepting volunteers 15. NORTHFIELD RESPONSE TO COVID-19 (NEW GROUP) Services: 50+, Foodbank, Housing / Homelessness, Social Isolation Phone: 07527723947 Areas covered: Barnt Green, Bartley Green, Bournville, Cofton Hackett, Frankley, Lickey, Longbridge, Northfield, Rednal, Rubery, Weoley Castle Currently seeking / accepting volunteers 16. NORTHFIELD STROKE CLUB Services: Shopping / Medication Collection Phone: 07450574953 Website: http://www.northfieldstrokeclub.co.uk/ Social Media: Facebook: Northfield Stroke Club Areas covered: Bartley Green, Bournville, Cotteridge, Frankley, Harborne, Kings Norton, Lickey, Longbridge, Northfield, Rednal, Rubery, Selly Oak, Selly Park, Stirchley, Weoley Castle, West Heath Currently seeking / accepting volunteers ------17. THE PROJECT Services: Financial / Benefits Advice, Housing / Homelessness Phone: 01214530606 Website: http://www.theprojectbirmingham.org Social Media: Facebook: The Project - Birmingham Areas covered: Barnt Green, Bartley Green, Bournville, Cofton Hackett, Cotteridge, Druid's Heath, Edgbaston, Frankley, Harborne, Kings Norton, Lickey, Longbridge, Monyhull, Northfield, Quinton, Rednal, Rubery, Selly Oak, Selly Park, Stirchley, Weoley Castle, West Heath ------18. RUBERY SUPPORT WITH COVID 19 (NEW GROUP) Services: 50+, Family Support, Financial / Benefits Advice, Foodbank, Shopping / Medication Collection, Social Isolation Phone: 07919956103 Website: Rubery support with Covid 19 Facebook group Areas covered: Rubery Currently seeking / accepting volunteers

------19. SELLY OAK COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESPONSE Services: 50+, Foodbank, Shopping / Medication Collection, Social Isolation Phone: 07572229636 Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/552874341990946/ Social Media: Instagram: @sellyresponse Areas covered: Selly Oak Currently seeking / accepting volunteers DO ALSO PLEASE AWARE THAT SCAMMERS ARE ALSO AROUND AND TRYING TO CON YOU INTO 15 PARTING WITH YOUR MONEY! STANDING ORDER MANDATE

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