On what would normally have been the annual Heritage Open Day at St Paul’s the COVID-19 restrictions meant the full event could not take place. However with good weather the Church was open with limited access and refreshments were served on the canal bank and in the Church grounds. The photos below were taken during the afternoon.
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Heritage Open Day 2020
The poster below details a rather different Heritage Open Day to previous years.
Whilst we are unable to celebrate Heritage Open Day in the usual way, it will still go ahead with a difference.
The Church will be open for private prayer and to look around from 11am to 4pm. Whilst we will not this year have special exhibitions and displays, visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the Church, including the many fine, stained glass windows and memorials.
Some interesting old documents will be release on the Church facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pg/stpaulssale/posts which can also be access via the Church website, https://stpaulsale.co.uk
Refreshments will be available outside from 1pm to 3pm
Vicar’s Letter – September
St Paul’s Players History
A history of St Paul’s Players has been added to the “Our Heritage” heading drop down menu and can be found at “St Pauls Players”.
Vicar’s Sermon – August 16th
Following further sound problems during the live streaming of the 10am service on August 16th the link below is the text of the Sermon and the Gospel reading.
VJ Day Display
15th August 2020 Display in honour of the 75th Anniversary of V J Day, marking both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War. We remember and recognise all those who served and sacrificed in the Far East and ultimately brought an end to World War Two.
The photos below show the display outside Church on 15th August.
Vicar’s Sermon – 9th August
Because of technical difficulties during the live streaming of the morning service on August 9th the complete Vicar’s sermon was not broadcast. The link below is the text of the sermon.
Mustard Tree update
The following message has been received from Eileen :
I will probably go once a month to the Mustard Tree while this lasts. If the Congregation could bring any contributions they have on Sunday we will load them straight into my car boot and that way nothing is going into church or the hall.
Regards Eileen
Service in Church and Bells
On July 5th the Sunday morning 10am service was live broadcast from inside Church. This was a practice service for a few invited persons to prepare for a hoped for re-opening of the Church on July 12th for a regular 10am Sunday service for our congregation. Government Guidelines have to be adhered to meaning that parts of the experience will differ from what we have become used to.
The photo below is a screen shot (reversed to show the interior as it should be) taken during the service.
In the afternoon the Church bells were rung to celebrate the 72nd birthday of the NHS and the short video below shows some of this.
Parish Risk Assessment
For information please see the Risk Assessment document at the link below
Parish Risk Assessment Template v.4
