No services in church during lockdown

Our two church wardens, Andy and Naomi, feel it is unsafe to continue with services in church at this time, but hope they can resume when the national situation improves.

Zoom!

​Meanwhile we have ventured into the world of 'zooming', so watch this space for further updates.  If you'd like to join a Zoom service, please get in touch: stonechurchwarden@gmail.com

​In the meantime have a look online and see what you can find.
If you click the following link you can find out about services at Gloucester Cathedral:
https://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/worship/services/services-live-stream/

​'Thought for the Day' 
Sunday, 21st February 2021

 On the dotted line?
“I have read the terms and conditions and by signing below I agree to be bound by them.” That, or something very similar, was the wording on an agreement I signed recently. A service was to be provided, and for that to happen both parties bound themselves to their responsibilities to abide by the terms of the contract created. You will have done this countless times in big matters like buying property or a car, signing a job contract entering financial arrangements or in hundreds of smaller arrangements, as in my case above, buying car insurance. Contracts are binding documents to ensure that both parties have clear responsibilities to fulfil as well as rights to enjoy.
In the Old Testament lesson set for Sunday (Genesis 17) we are reminded that this is the basis of the relationship between God and Abraham, where the solemn understanding between them is termed a covenant. The relationship Abraham and God are formally entering into is so serious and binding that it has been sealed in sacrificial blood (see Gen 15 for details) But God’s purposes are not tyrannical and bloodthirsty, but born of a love so deep and serious that only blood (in this case, of animals) is solemn and serious enough to prove it. Because in chapter 17 God has come back to Abraham to show how serious he is in his already stated intent to bless Abraham. And through his obedience and trust also subsequently to bless the whole world by a natural born son for him (aged 100) and Sarah (aged 90). Abraham has already tried surrogacy (which produced a son) but it is a natural born son who is God’s intended channel of blessing. Can Abraham, can we believe that despite all outward appearances, God has the power to do what he promised and promises? In later years, God establishes a new covenant with humankind, recorded in the New Testament, also sealed in blood. It’s such a serious matter that it’s his own. Perhaps something to reflect on now and when we are permitted to take Communion wine again.
David Frith, Reader

Private prayer

If you would like to enter the church for a moment of private prayer, please contact Naomi (details below).  She will arrange for the church to be unlocked for you.
Should you need someone to talk to, or you'd like someone to pray for you (or with you), contact Naomi (details below).
​At the moment All Saints' doesn't have a vicar.
For general enquiries you can contact Naomi by emailing
stonechurchwarden@gmail.com or phone 01454 260376.

For enquiries about weddings and funerals, please contact David Bainbridge: 01453 810049

A call to prayer for the nation

​www.gloucester.anglican.org/2020/a-call-to-prayer-for-the-nation/

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Benefice Services
During the next few months (depending on Covid restrictions) there will be a 10.30 am Sunday service each week in one of our three churches.  Our Lay Readers, the ‘Eleven’ team and the Stone Leading Worship team have stepped into action to take the majority of these services, and we have priests booked for Parish Communion services.  Risk assessments and careful planning to manage services have been done for each of our very different churches.  It is a good idea to arrive early for a service so you have enough time to ‘check in’ - hand sanitising and finding a socially distanced seat mean it could take longer to settle in.  You'll be asked for a name and contact number from each ‘bubble’ so we can assist ‘Track and Trace’ if need be.   Don't forget to bring a face covering.
​Foodbank in Thornbury.  Click on the link below to find out more:
www.thornburybaptistchurch.org.uk/?page_id=734

​Meals for those in need in Gloucestershire. 
£5 buys a tasty meal.  You can get in touch with either of these not-for-profit organisations: