With the unfolding Coronavirus situation we know that many of us will be self-isolating for our own health reasons or because we are displaying symptoms. We've also been instructed not to gather physically to worship as of 17th March 2020 and expect this to be for at least a few months.
This will be a hard time for those of us who are used to praying and worshipping together; but it's also a time to remember that we are a church of people, not of buildings, and we can spend time with God no matter where we are.
The good news is that we live in an online world and so we are able to gather virtually through emails, phone calls, what's app groups, video calls, on our Facebook group, on Twitter and Instagram and, from today, through our You Tube channel where we will be sharing services. The links to all these are listed at the end of this document.
The digital world also provides us with access to a host of resources for Prayer and Bible Reading which we have gathered here to bless you in the weeks ahead. As you will see, there are lots to choose from, in different styles and formats. We are sure you will find something that feels familiar, but why not try something a bit different as well, you never know what you might find and enjoy.
Daily Prayer and Bible Reading
In times of change, routine can be helpful to keep a sense of normality; we are sure that finding time for Prayer and Bible Reading in your daily routine will be a blessing. We have created a simplified version of morning prayer with the Psalm and New Testament reading, this is available in print on request, by email and through social media.
There are many organisations that offer Bible Readings with commentary online, for example:
The Church of England prayer of the day - on social media or online and with an audio option so you can listen. https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
Bible in One Year - online or by email and also with an audio option. https://www.bibleinoneyear.org/
Scripture Union - online or by email. https://content.scriptureunion.org.uk/bible-reading-guides
Lectio365 from 24/7 prayer – free app based on Lectio Divina on both apple and android
Daily Prayer app - free app on both apple and android from Aimer media
Prayer Mate app - free app on both apple and android
On social media there are additional sources of prayer including:
Disability and Jesus on Twitter and Facebook. http://disabilityandjesus.org.uk/
London Internet church at St Stephen’s, Walbrook on Facebook and Twitter stream morning and evening prayer each day. They also offer options like light a candle and say a prayer online.
https://ststephenwalbrook.net/internet-church/
Podcasts
There are a host of Christian podcasts online and it is very much personal taste which you might prefer but here are some I have enjoyed
Kate Bowler
"Life isn’t always bright and shiny, as Kate Bowler knows."
Kate is a young mother, writer and professor who, at age 35, was suddenly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. In warm, insightful, often funny conversations, Kate talks with people about what they’ve learned in dark times.
https://katebowler.com/blog/
Sanctuary Mental health
‘Can mental health challenges and faith co-exist?
Join Sarah Kift, a member of the Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries team, as she interviews theologians, writers, and leaders as well as people who share their lived experiences with mental health challenges’
https://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/about-us/
The Ten Minute Bible Hour
Working through the bible, currently in Matthew… https://www.thetmbh.com/
Nomad Podcasts
Stumbling through the post- Christendom wilderness, looking for signs of hope. This might well appeal to you if you enjoy our going deeper sessions. https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/
Radio / TV
The Church of England is present on radio with the Sunday service broadcast at 10am each week on BBC Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnds
There are also various Christian Radio and TV channels including Premier Radio, TBN, God TV etc
Music
If you use a streaming account such as Spotify or Amazon Music then you could make some worship playlists - you could even share them with friends or with us on our social media channels.
We are sharing hymns of various types on our YouTube channel and would be happy to hear of anything you would like us to share.
Family Resources
There are rafts of Bible Colouring Pages on Pinterest, Bible Apps of all sorts for kids and lots of Bible YouTube provisions.
Here are some resources:
GodVenture https://godventure.co.uk/
Faith in Homes https://m.facebook.com/faithinhomes/
Going for Growth http://www.going4growth.com/home
DLTK Bible http://www.dltk-bible.com/%5C/cv/index.htm
Children's Bible http://www.childrensnursery.org.uk/childs-bible/childrens-bible.html
Adventure Bible https://www.adventurebible.com/
Ministry to Children https://www.google.com/amp/s/ministry-to-children.com/lessons/amp/
Bible App for Kids https://bibleappforkids.com/
The Youth Alpha Course is available online along with many other resources for teenagers, they will no doubt be able to teach you what they enjoy. https://www.alpha.org/youth/
We'll be updating this but please share any which you and your family enjoy on our Facebook group.
Non digital
Obviously not everyone is online or has a smart phone so we are providing hard copies of resources to people we know including morning prayer.
St Nicolas on Social Media
Facebook
Church page https://www.facebook.com/earleystnics/
Church group https://www.facebook.com/groups/129059500493030/
PPP page https://www.facebook.com/pppmessy/
PPP group https://www.facebook.com/groups/259032547464949/
Noah's ark page https://www.facebook.com/NoahsArkStNics/
Noah's ark group https://www.facebook.com/groups/148285825263653/
Twitter @Earley_StNics
Instagram @stnicolasearley
You tube https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzCk9R6uw2oCkxq8f9ljAzw
This will be a hard time for those of us who are used to praying and worshipping together; but it's also a time to remember that we are a church of people, not of buildings, and we can spend time with God no matter where we are.
The good news is that we live in an online world and so we are able to gather virtually through emails, phone calls, what's app groups, video calls, on our Facebook group, on Twitter and Instagram and, from today, through our You Tube channel where we will be sharing services. The links to all these are listed at the end of this document.
The digital world also provides us with access to a host of resources for Prayer and Bible Reading which we have gathered here to bless you in the weeks ahead. As you will see, there are lots to choose from, in different styles and formats. We are sure you will find something that feels familiar, but why not try something a bit different as well, you never know what you might find and enjoy.
Daily Prayer and Bible Reading
In times of change, routine can be helpful to keep a sense of normality; we are sure that finding time for Prayer and Bible Reading in your daily routine will be a blessing. We have created a simplified version of morning prayer with the Psalm and New Testament reading, this is available in print on request, by email and through social media.
There are many organisations that offer Bible Readings with commentary online, for example:
The Church of England prayer of the day - on social media or online and with an audio option so you can listen. https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
Bible in One Year - online or by email and also with an audio option. https://www.bibleinoneyear.org/
Scripture Union - online or by email. https://content.scriptureunion.org.uk/bible-reading-guides
Lectio365 from 24/7 prayer – free app based on Lectio Divina on both apple and android
Daily Prayer app - free app on both apple and android from Aimer media
Prayer Mate app - free app on both apple and android
On social media there are additional sources of prayer including:
Disability and Jesus on Twitter and Facebook. http://disabilityandjesus.org.uk/
London Internet church at St Stephen’s, Walbrook on Facebook and Twitter stream morning and evening prayer each day. They also offer options like light a candle and say a prayer online.
https://ststephenwalbrook.net/internet-church/
Podcasts
There are a host of Christian podcasts online and it is very much personal taste which you might prefer but here are some I have enjoyed
Kate Bowler
"Life isn’t always bright and shiny, as Kate Bowler knows."
Kate is a young mother, writer and professor who, at age 35, was suddenly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. In warm, insightful, often funny conversations, Kate talks with people about what they’ve learned in dark times.
https://katebowler.com/blog/
Sanctuary Mental health
‘Can mental health challenges and faith co-exist?
Join Sarah Kift, a member of the Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries team, as she interviews theologians, writers, and leaders as well as people who share their lived experiences with mental health challenges’
https://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/about-us/
The Ten Minute Bible Hour
Working through the bible, currently in Matthew… https://www.thetmbh.com/
Nomad Podcasts
Stumbling through the post- Christendom wilderness, looking for signs of hope. This might well appeal to you if you enjoy our going deeper sessions. https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/
Radio / TV
The Church of England is present on radio with the Sunday service broadcast at 10am each week on BBC Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnds
There are also various Christian Radio and TV channels including Premier Radio, TBN, God TV etc
Music
If you use a streaming account such as Spotify or Amazon Music then you could make some worship playlists - you could even share them with friends or with us on our social media channels.
We are sharing hymns of various types on our YouTube channel and would be happy to hear of anything you would like us to share.
Family Resources
There are rafts of Bible Colouring Pages on Pinterest, Bible Apps of all sorts for kids and lots of Bible YouTube provisions.
Here are some resources:
GodVenture https://godventure.co.uk/
Faith in Homes https://m.facebook.com/faithinhomes/
Going for Growth http://www.going4growth.com/home
DLTK Bible http://www.dltk-bible.com/%5C/cv/index.htm
Children's Bible http://www.childrensnursery.org.uk/childs-bible/childrens-bible.html
Adventure Bible https://www.adventurebible.com/
Ministry to Children https://www.google.com/amp/s/ministry-to-children.com/lessons/amp/
Bible App for Kids https://bibleappforkids.com/
The Youth Alpha Course is available online along with many other resources for teenagers, they will no doubt be able to teach you what they enjoy. https://www.alpha.org/youth/
We'll be updating this but please share any which you and your family enjoy on our Facebook group.
Non digital
Obviously not everyone is online or has a smart phone so we are providing hard copies of resources to people we know including morning prayer.
St Nicolas on Social Media
Church page https://www.facebook.com/earleystnics/
Church group https://www.facebook.com/groups/129059500493030/
PPP page https://www.facebook.com/pppmessy/
PPP group https://www.facebook.com/groups/259032547464949/
Noah's ark page https://www.facebook.com/NoahsArkStNics/
Noah's ark group https://www.facebook.com/groups/148285825263653/
Twitter @Earley_StNics
Instagram @stnicolasearley
You tube https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzCk9R6uw2oCkxq8f9ljAzw
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