As we are unable to hold the usual 'All Souls' Day' service this year, when candles are lit in memory of those in the Benefice who have died, I have been asked to let you know the following.   

Coleshill Church will be open on Sunday next (actually 1 November, All Saints' Day) from 2-3 pm for anyone to go and light a candle in memory of a loved one who has died.
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Our first service back in the church yesterday was an unusual one, in that we blessed our Easter candle and celebrated the Harvest at the same time! However, it was good to be back for those of us who attended.  We remembered those who were unable to be with us.

We were very grateful to those who had provided the decorations for it, particularly Jenny and Brenda who did some lovely floral arrangements for us in gorgeous muted autumnal colours.  It seemed a shame to lock it all away again afterwards.  

I have decided to open the church this week on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm for anyone who would like to go into the church to see the flowers. Perhaps there are those who would like to say a prayer for the current situation in the world and for our new vicar, whose arrival has been delayed but who will be joining us shortly, and of course anything else that might be on your mind.

Please use the sanitiser provided inside the door and only use the pews that are open in case anyone follows you in a short while.  The delay between openings should limit the possibility of the virus persisting in the church.

Pat
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Service on Sunday, 18th October at 9.30 am

We shall at last have our first service since lockdown on Sunday next, after so many weeks without.  As we were unable to have our usual Harvest Festival this year, we shall mark our reopening with a shortened Morning Prayer service which will have a harvest flavour.  Unfortunately we are not able to sing the beautiful harvest hymns but some of them will be played on the organ.

The church has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitised. Hand sanitiser and wipes will be available at the door.  No-one will enter the church between Friday and Sunday as an additional precaution.  A Risk Assessment is in place and will be displayed in the porch.

We hope to see as many people as possible there to mark the occasion.  If you wish to join us, could you please contact me, either by email or phone, in order to satisfy the 'Track and Trace' requirements (the NHS app isn't practical for us, we feel!).  However, if you decide to come at the last minute, don't be put off - I will have paper and pen at the door to take names.  As we only have one door, you will be shown to a seat when you enter and shown out individually at the end.  

We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday - don't forget - 9.30 am. I do hope you can come.

Pat Cook
Churchwarden

01367 241632
phemes43@gmail.com
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The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place (belatedly this year) on Thursday, 8th October at 6.30pm by Zoom.  If you would like to attend this will you please email Michael Harris at michaeloatesharris@yahoo.co.uk so that he can send you a Zoom invitation nearer the time.
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