We have now resumed our Sunday services: 10am at St Mary's and 11.15am at Holy Saviour. Booking is no longer required, names will instead be recorded on entry in compliance with Government guidelines.
The reflection for the third week of April is here.
For this week's reflections, please click the links below.
"Sunday 25 April - Lincoln Project" and "Sunday 25 April "
Please find a choir accompanied service for Easter Sunday here, the video will be released at 8am on Sunday morning. The music has been recorded individually by St Mary's Choir from their homes and combined together by our Organist and Musical Director Warren Smith. A reading, prayers and other material have been added.
Our Churches were beautifully decorated for Easter Sunday by our amazing volunteers. We are very grateful for their hard work, time and dedication. Click here for the full collage of floral displays, courtesy of June Atkinson.
Here is the link to our Parish Facebook page, which our vicar posts to most days.
In case you haven't received your copy of the Grapevine please click here for an online version.
The Church of England has now produced some specific Covid-19 resources to support parishes and individuals.
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-4/Prayer%20Book%20Digital%202%20April_0.pdf
"Church of England hub of online resources and links to streamed services"
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Generous Giving
In these very uncertain times we are extremely grateful to those who continue to give so sacrificially to the Parish. If anyone who normally gives their offering by the plate (envelope or cash) would like to pay directly through their bank, our Treasurer Clive Jordan, would be pleased to advise. He can be contacted via e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 01661 598005. Please otherwise continue to utilise your weekly envelope and put to one side for the happy day when we return to normal.
On a personal note I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your continued support, generosity and loyalty to our parish and community. Please be assured of my prayers.
Reverend Paul T Allinson. Vicar of Ponteland
This is the link to Newcastle Cathedral Service streaming https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/services-streaming/
Here is the link to the Diocesan webpage: https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/
Here is the link to the Diocesan newspaper: https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/link/
BBC Radio Daily Service: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wzfs
BBC Radio Sunday Worship: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnds
BBC Radio Choral Evensong: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006tp7r
Here is the link to the local Ponteland Community Initiative during the COVID-19 crisis.
We take our Safeguarding responsibilities very seriously - click here for what to do if you are concerned. Our Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement can be found here and the Whistleblowing policy can be found here. Rosemary Rhodes is our Parish safeguarding officer and can be contacted at 01661 825139. Ruth Rogan is our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer and can be contacted at 0191 270 4147 or 07825 167016.
With blessings from Revd. Captain Paul Allinson.
