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the parish noticeboard — 1 Notices Hold the front page! As we put the final touches to this issue of The Parish Magazine for July and August, there was increasing speculation that the end of the Covid lockdown planned for 21 June was to be delayed because the threat of the Delta variant of the virus was increasing. There were also concerns about the early signs of infection rates in the Wokingham area increasing. Because of this the Churchwardens and the Ministry Team have had to delay the plans to restart normal services and other regular events. The latest thinking is outlined below, but as always please check on the parish website, the weekly service newsletter, or the parish office for the latest information. Songs of Praise The celebration Songs of Praise planned for Sunday 4 July is postponed until Sunday 12 September at 5pm, subject, of course, to any further Covid restrictions. Regular Worship Services It is hoped that the regular pattern of worship listed on page 3 of this issue will continue to be possible but please always check on the parish website or with parish office for the very latest information. Services that are currently broadcast online will continue as planned until further notice. Messy Church After a long break due to Covid-19, Messy Church at St Andrew's will relaunch this September. The first session will be on Sunday 19 September from 3 - 4.30pm in The Ark when the theme will be 'Hope'. Messy Church will then run every third Sunday of the month. Rev Kate said, 'The Messy Church team is very excited about restarting and we can't wait for us all to be back together again. More details will follow in September's edition of The Parish Magazine and all plans are subject to Covid restrictions.' Thursday at Eight on Zoom The Thursday 8pm Zoom fellowship and prayer meeting restarts on Zoom on 22 July. More details from Westy. Rendezvous Lunch Club The plans to restart Rendezvous in the Ark for senior members of the community remains the second Tuesday of July at 12pm. This assumes that any extension of the end of the Covid lockdown will end before that date. Please check on the parish website or with the parish office to confirm nearer the time that we will be able to hold this popular fortnightly event once again. For your prayers in July and August — For our Churchwardens and Ministry Team as they seek to appoint a new director of music — For all people around the world whose lives are still seriously affected by Covid — For all those who are unable to take a holiday this summer — For the work of Samaritans and all in need of their listening service The Parish Magazine - July/August 2021 7 STAY St Andrew's Youth By Westy Everyone who answers a question gets a stress ball to stay calm and carry on. STAY in Schools There have been quite a few recent assemblies delivered at the four local schools: Wargrave Piggott, Reading Blue Coat School, Charvil Piggott and Sonning Primary. The most exciting news was that we have returned to ‘in person’ assemblies. We have been able to cover some amazing topics, including the generosity of God and when Jesus meets the wedding guests at Cana in Galilee. In God's economy we are all welcome, he gives us what we need and he never embarrasses us. We have also worked successfully with the Piggott ‘advocacy group’ looking at kitting out and advertising the school's reflection room which is a quiet space for pupils to sit, pray and find space during the business of a school day. We have also continued mentoring over 25 boys a week in both senior schools and offer support, someone to chat to, advice in how to deal with tough situations and we’ve been handing out infinity loop sensory toys to help with concentration in lessons. Summer sunset at Mudeford, Christchurch Nick Fewings on unsplash.com Infinity loop sensory toys. turn to page 9
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