Church Newsletter – January 2021

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Whilst the latest Lockdown 3.0 continues, there will be no “in person” services in any of the Benefice churches for the time being. Our friendly Zoom services will continue for the foreseeable, every Sunday at 09.30am. If you would like to join us, please email Zoom@bartonbenefice.org.uk . All you need to do is click on the link that will be sent to you, at the relevant start time.…

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Scammers target residents with promise of Covid vaccine

Residents are urged to be on their guard against scammers using the promise of a coronavirus vaccine to con them out of money.

Criminals across the country are contacting people out of the blue with offers of a coronavirus vaccination. These approaches have been made by text or from a recorded voice message on the telephone.

In each case the recipient is required to respond by clicking a link in the text message or by pressing 1 when receiving the call.…

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The Coming of the Light of the World

Despite the rain and wind, on Sunday afternoon some brave children dressed up as Joseph and Mary, the Angel Gabriel, Angels, Innkeepers, Shepherds, the three Wise Men, and a Narrator and told us how the baby Jesus brought light and love into the world that first Christmas.

Diane Thornton’s script brought the story right up to date … with the Wise Men handing out face masks and maintaining social distance from the Baby Jesus …

Thank you, Diane, and Beth and Gareth for providing the carols.…

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Church Newsletter – December 2020

Due to Covid-19, our Advent and Christmas celebrations will look different this year, with many of our regular features having to be cancelled or done in a different way. However, living in a year of uncertainty the one thing we do know for certain is that what we are permitted to do can change very quickly. So please check the Benefice website www.bartonbenefice.org.uk,…

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