Message from Rev Phil Goodey

Dear Friends and Church Family Members

It is with reluctance that I have decided to close St Peter’s Church and Christ Church buildings until the end of January, when we will review the situation.

I have spoken with many people across both congregations and we are in agreement that, given the proportion of vulnerable people, coupled with the high rate of infection in the South East, we are even more at risk than at any other time during the last year. The vaccine is being distributed now and, hopefully, in a few weeks, if we are patient and stay strong, we will be able to meet together safely.

There will continue to be a variety of online services each week via Zoom and YouTube – so if you can join in with them, please do. You can also stay in touch via Phone, Text, WhatsApp, Facebook and Email, and we will let you know what is happening as soon as decisions are made. Please don’t forget to let people know who are not comfortable using social media so that our church family can continue to support one another in this challenging time.

Funerals will continue to take place in church, when needed.

Be patient, Keep praying, and hold fast to Jesus who says to his disciples (us).
“Know that I am with you always even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

God Bless

Rev Phil Goodey

Homeschooling during COVID-19: How One Family is Doing It

• Useful tips and ideas for parents homeschooling their children during the COVID-19 lockdown.
• Written by Emma Bradley, a qualified teacher and mum of three, the blog is full of details from her personal experience – a great source of inspiration for other parents.
• Advice on a range of topics; including how to structure the day, how to give children a choice in what they do, how to give teens a sense of purpose, and how to make learning fun.
• Advice on supporting your teen’s mental health during the lockdown.

Feel free to check out the full guide here: https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/homeschooling-during-covid-19-how-one-family-is-doing-it/

Holy Communion

Every First, Third Sunday at 10:15 a.m. for 1hr 30m

Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion

Every Second, Fourth Sunday at 8 a.m. for 45m