Stop Press. Changes to services

15 June. Coberley will now have Holy Communion at 9:30, not Morning worship at 11:00

22 June. Coberley service at 9:30 will now be Celtic Worship, not Holy Communion

SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19?

SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19?

"It is very important to avoid conflating the virus and the disease. SARS CoV-2 is a respiratory virus. If you contract that virus, you will likely have mild symptoms. In rarer cases, SARS CoV-2 can lead to a more severe collection of symptoms, characterising a disease we call COVID-19. This is not a problem of semantics, it is a public mental health issue. By referring to the virus and the disease interchangeably, we end up with unnecessary panic. Headlines where experts describe COVID-19 as “the worst illness I’ve ever had” do not sit well alongside announcements that imply “60,000 people [are] catching Covid each day”. By failing to grasp the difference between the disease (severe illness) and the virus (usually mild or no symptoms) the public are inferring an exaggerated risk to their own health, resulting in increased anxiety and widespread fear of germs that could have long-term implications for mental health."

SOURCE 


On the ending of Plan B Covid restrictions..

Revd David shares his thoughts on what this means for life in our churches going forward...


Snowdrop Open Days in Colesbourne

Can you help with the Church teas during the weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February?


Christingle at Stratton

Do come and enjoy a Christingle Service at Stratton this coming Sunday 16th January!


Mike Hughes - ex-Headteacher of Stratton School

The sad news has come in that Mr Hughes, the ex-Headteacher of Stratton Church of England Primary School, has passed away.


Carol Service round-up!

A number of Carol Services are due to be held around the benefice on Sunday 19th December, for everyone to enjoy.


Nativity at Stratton

Revd David Minns will be leading a Nativity Service at St Peter's Church, Stratton, on Christmas Eve at 3pm. It is hoped to hold most of the service outdoors (weather permitting).


Carols in Cowley

The congregation of St Mary's, Cowley, is looking forward to its Village Carol Service this Sunday 19th December at 6pm.


Christmas Services in Elkstone this year

St John's Elkstone has a number of Services planned this December to celebrate Christmas 2021....


Face masks in Church

Under Plan B, face masks are currently required in indoor settings including churches but the government guidance is set to change this New Year....


Informal Concert by Churn Valley Community Choir

This recently formed Choir will be giving its first informal concert on Tuesday 14th December!

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