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Moulsham Lodge Methodist Church

in Chelmsford, Essex.


Statement on Opening of Churches - for all the Chelmsford Circuit

Since the Government announcement that Churches could (not will) reopen for Worship after 4th July 2020 Methodist Churches of the Chelmsford Circuit have been working on the interpretation of the guidance which was released on June 29th.

In our various Churches this week this guidance has been very carefully considered by ministers, Church stewards and property teams.


The implications of the guidance mean that many of the 'norms' of our acts of worship will be restricted. For example services should last no longer than 35-40 minutes; we will not be permitted to sing or raise our voices; we cannot use hymn books or Bibles unless they are brought in and taken away by individuals; toilets need sanitising after each use, along with other special cleaning; entering and leaving the premises will need to be a measured experience and distancing inside is a strict requirement with a maximum number allowed in. The guidelines also remind us that we have a duty of care for the most vulnerable group, those over aged 70.

Consequently many of our Churches have come to the conclusion that these restrictions mean that Churches will remain closed for both worship and lettings at least until the end of July when the question will be reviewed again. Some however are going to recommence worship - see the list below for details. I know these continued closures will be a source of great disappointment to many, but we are aware that there are also a significant number who would feel unable to come back at this time even if we did open. Online services will continue.

Many thanks to all those who have worked hard to consider these matters this week, and to you all for your understanding in this difficult time for our Church, and of course, the wider community. If you should have any questions or comments please contact your minister or a Church steward. We will keep you updated in due course.

With every blessing,
Rev'd Mark Pengelly
Superintendent Minister

Broomfield - gathering feedback, review again at end of July
Hall Street - gathering feedback, possibly opening 26th July, TBC
Moulsham Lodge - review again at end of July
St Augustine's LEP - opening 12th July
Trinity - review  again at end of July
Reality Church, HP - reviewing again at end of July
Maldon - probably opening 12th July
South Woodham Ferrers LEP  - review  again at end of July
Witham - opening 4th July
Christ Church Braintree LEP - not opening yet, check website for update
Christ Church Coggeshall LEP - not opening yet, check website for update
Great Notley LEP - not opening yet, check website for update
Halstead - review again at end of July



Here at Moulsham we have a Covid 19 working party which is considering all aspects of safety for the future and will be advising Church Council in late July early August. Our Church council will then decide on how and when we should move towards communal worship and use of the building. Thank you for your patience, we will keep you posted. 


        Chelmsford Methodist Virtual Church

We may not be able to meet in church but we still can share in worship and prayer together through our virtual offerings.

Sunday mornings at 10am Rev Mark and friends lead us in worship. - You Tube channel Chelmsford Methodists.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQavARuyJM1FsVUBl8l6Sw
Sunday mornings at 9.30am ,Reality Church with Rev Barry and friends
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBhFiJ49eM_-45otBdnQBw

 

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm our ministry team leads a period of prayer time on Facebook.

Can't join live? Catch up on any of these via the Circuit Website  

www.chelmsfordcircuit.org.uk


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We are a friendly, all-age church that helps people explore and live the Christian faith. Regrettably we have been informed that we need to close completely for the time being, which means that there will not be any Sunday Services or activities. However, we are a church of people rather than just our building so we continue individually to pray for our neighbours, friends, our government and the world at large as it faces such extreme times.  If you would like us to pray for you we have a black prayer box on the side wall of the church where you can leave prayer requests.
We will update this page regularly so please check for changes.
AND don't forget our You Tube service every Sunday at 10am.

Updated 12/7/20 

You can also watch a live streamed worship service from Wesley's Chapel  (starts 11.00am every Sunday) . https://www.wesleyschapel.org.uk/livestreaming/  or on their you tube channel

https://www.facebook.com/MoulshamLodgeMC/

to find out more about The Methodist Church in Britain:

visit  www.methodist.org.uk




by Dr. Radut.