Our Authorised Pastoral Assistant Pam, along with Team Vicar Reverend Jeff Anderson have devised a Parish Care Plan so that anyone vulnerable has someone they can have a chat with on the phone and if they need anything we can work together to make it happen. The Parish Care Plan Team are all trusted members of Great Aycliffe Parish, many are part of our trained Pastoral Care Team so they are well equipped to listen and support. Any practical needs are being met in a safe way, we can shop or collect medicines and leave them on the doorstep.
We are working to stay connected in other ways too – those who are able to connect via the internet can go to www.parishofgreataycliffe.co.uk where they will find prayer resources and videos of worship they can share. Members of Facebook can go to the Parish of Great Aycliffe Facebook page (anyone can join) and find the resources there too and lots to encourage and bless them. Our wonderful St. Clare’s Messy Church Team have posted on their Youth/Children St. Clare’s page, I would encourage anyone to have a look and listen to Shine Choir, they would uplift anyone’s spirits! The Youth Team have posted prayers too that give you a virtual hug! Our St. Elizabeth’s Messy Church are set to post on their Facebook page this weekend, please have a look!
Our Foodbank, while it can be operated safely, is currently still open each Wednesday and Friday afternoon.
We are still working out how to be a church in these awful times; anyone in need please be in touch with myself, Rev. Ann or Rev. Jeff (01325 315194, or 07731 824622) or with APA Pam Lovelass 07779 942347. If you do not need anything but have prayer requests for someone you are concerned about, please get in touch.
Despite all that is happening God is good, we see Him in all the loving acts of kindness going on around us!
Love and prayers, Reverend Ann and the Great Aycliffe Parish Team.
