JULY/AUGUST 2020 Churches Reopen for Business Dear Friends, This virus has affected all our lives and the life of the church, in so many ways. It has been challenging for all of us. Now, we face the next phase of recovery as we continue to move forward to restart the economy, our jobs, our schooling, to open our shops, restaurants and pubs, and to open our churches. While I cannot address the whole of the United Kingdom’s recov - ery, I wanted to let you know how we are getting on with the re-opening of our churches in Binstead, Havenstreet and Wootton. With the Bishop’s permission, we have opened our churches for individual private prayer. The church opening hours are included below. This past week, we also received permission from the government and Bishop Christopher to open the churches for public worship from July 4, as well as for weddings and funerals – all of this with the understanding that appropriate physical distancing and hygiene measures are in place. And, with the understanding that physical distancing and hygiene measures are specific to church capacity and other building considerations. With the Bishop’s permission, we have opened our churches for individual private prayer. This is great news, but it doesn’t mark the end of the pandemic or the church’s responsibility to remain extremely careful about the safety of those who choose to worship with us. We have a lot of work to do to get to the opening of the churches. There is a lot of information and many regula - tions to sift through and then to implement to ensure we accomplish a safe start. At present, we are working through several different ideas and scenarios to address to the various needs and age groups of our many congregations across the parish churches of Binstead, Havenstreet and Wootton. And we are on the cusp of various ‘cunning plans.’ No promises – as we live in strange times - but, we are hoping to open our churches for public worship some point in August – hopefully. I hope that comes to fruition. continued on Page 2 Church opening hours St Edmund’s Church is open daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm except Friday when it will be 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Holy Cross Church, Binstead is open on Sundays and Thursdays from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. And, St Peter’s, Havenstreet is open on Tuesday’s and Saturdays from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Message from Veronica on Page 2 2 The Church Parish Magazine of Wootton — July/August continued from Page 1 Brannons On a totally different matter and as you probably have already heard, I Community Tea Room wanted to let you know that I have accepted a post as the Vicar of Open Monday-Friday 10am-2pm Highcliffe in Winchester diocese. I came here 5 years ago with many for hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, exciting mission plans. And we have accomplished much together and savouries, cream teas and have shared some very memorable and joyful moments. I will cherish home-baked cakes. these. I am especially grateful for all your support. It has meant a lot to BRANNON WAY me. My friends and colleagues throughout the Isle of Wight and WOOTTON BRIDGE Portsmouth Diocese have been helpful and kind. And, I have enjoyed working with all of you. It has been a great privilege to serve the parishes ROOFING of Binstead, Wootton and Havenstreet over the past five years, and I AND would like to assure you of my continued prayers as we all begin a whole BUILDING new journey in the days ahead. 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