Church Notices for Trinity 15 (12th September 2021)
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Church Notices for Trinity 15 (12th September 2021)
Hello Everyone,
As you may be aware, we’ve been appealing for volunteers to help with Zoom on
Sundays. We’re delighted that Sarah Vernon is joining the team. However, we need 2
people every Sunday and we don’t have that for this coming Sunday or for 3rd and 10th October so there
will be NO ZOOM service those days. We hope to broadcast the sermon on YouTube but it will be
Tuesday of next week before this Sunday’s sermon will be available.
The GOOD NEWS is that from this Sunday you do not need to book for the 9.30am service –
just turn up – and similarly on Wednesdays at 10am. We continue to encourage the wearing of masks and
we will still be receiving bread (only) at Holy Communion. Please keep a quiet, worshipful atmosphere in
church prior to the service but we are more relaxed about chatting afterwards, especially outside. If you
need to strictly social distance please let the wardens know on arrival. Sorry, no hymn on Sunday this
week as our organist is way.
We’ve been busy promoting all our September events for ‘Northfield Revealed’ this week. Don’t miss
out! Chris Rice’s walk is already ‘sold out.’
• The #NorthfieldRevealed Tapestry Arch will be in Northfield Shopping Centre THIS Saturday
11th September from 9am – 2pm. Meet the amazing Suze and Tina who led the project. The
arch will then be coming into church.
• Saturday 11th and 18th September Stuart Andrew leads a 45 min tour of church at 10.30am
He would be delighted if church members would support this as there is so much to learn about
our amazing church. If you haven’t been on one of his tours make sure it is on your bucket list and
try to put a tick by it THIS year. No need to book.
There will also be guided walks around Northfield on these Saturdays with Pop-up Drama. These
will be free. Keep an eye on NAF – Northfield Arts Forum Facebook Page or
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/169119520037
Saturday 18th September at 4pm Northfield Revealed Service with the Bishop of Birmingham.
This will be quite an informal service including most of the ‘Northfield Revealed Monologues’ (in
costume) about the church and its characters and other local people led by Northfield Arts Forum.
We are asking people to book for this service so the church isn’t too full. There is now a sign-up
list in church OR you can book https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/169360003329 OR phone Revd
Theresa
• Saturday 25th September Mrs History leads a 'drop-in' Family Community Day from 1-4pm
• Sunday 26th September 4pm “Edith Holden’s Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady in Song” in
church £10 adults £5 children Tickets now on sale via Eventbrite, in church and via the Parish
Office – we don’t plan to fill the church too full for this but we would like a good number of people
to be there! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/160723382965
If you can help steward on Saturdays 18th and 25th September (in c2 hours slots!) please contact one of the
ministry team or sign-up in church porch.
If we are to re-open ‘Saturday Morning Open Church’ into the autumn we will need stewards. Could
you help, maybe once a month, from 9.45 for 2 hours please? Sign-up sheet in the porch.Northfield Baptist Church will be open as part of Heritage Week as follows
Saturday 11th September: 1000-1300
Monday 13th September: 1000-1300
Wednesday 15th September: 1000-1300
Thursday 16th September: 1600-1800 including Pay-as-you-feel Cafe
Saturday 18th September: 1000-1300 with a performance from the church’s BB/GB band at 12.45.
Explore Northfield Baptist Church. See the sanctuary and the baptistry-used for believers' baptisms
by immersion. Displays on past and present activities. Cafe open for drinks and snacks. Toilets
available. Craft activities provided by Northfield Arts Forum (NAF).
On the Thursday, Northfield Food Service are offering hot food in their 'pay-as-you-feel' Community
Cafe.
If you are reading this prior to Saturday 11am (!) our next Bric-a-Brac sale is on Saturday 11th September
from 9am – 12noon. Come along and get a bargain.
The Revd Phelim O’Hare (it is pronounced Fail-im!) is being licensed as our Area Dean on Monday
13th September at 7.30pm at St John’s Longbridge. Please pray for him and his family as they settle into
Birmingham. They are living in what was the Vicarage at Highters Heath.
Larry’s after-school club for secondary school children restarted this Thursday. If you would like to
drop into a session to see what volunteering involves have a word with Revd Theresa. It does enable you
to hone your table-tennis skills!
If you have a Children’s Society Box please do NOT return it to church just yet. We are hoping to
have a drop-in session on Thursday 11th November from 9.30am – 2pm in the Pastoral Centre for the
return of boxes – have a coffee whilst your box is counted. If you can’t drop-in that day please return your
box before the day but as close as possible to it as we have limited secure storage for the boxes. If you
can help on the day please contact Anne Stock. We will pause at 11am for the Remembrance silence and
prayers.
Eco Tip Are you fed up with all that post that comes through the door and goes straight into the
recycling bin? The Mailing Preference Service (MPS) is a free service which works with the direct mailing
industry to ensure mail is only received by those who want it.
To have your name and address removed from mailing lists, contact the company directly or register free
with the MPS at https://www.mpsonline.org.uk/
Do beware of bogus calls claiming to offer a similar service: the MPS never asks for a fee or any bank
details.
Did you try to watch the Nations’ Climate Service from Glasgow Cathedral last Sunday? I did but without
success as they seemed to be having even more technical problems than we have! My heart ached for
them. It did happen and was recorded and will be available soon.
Thanks to all how have returned their green hearts – the tree in church is looking lovely but there is plenty
of room for more.
Blessings
Can JanFor your Prayers
Those who are ill
Barbara Finch: back in the QE with mobility issues
Peter Valentine: father of one of our recent brides currently in hospital
Margaret Scrimshaw: is currently in Moundsley Hall Care Village, Kings Norton
Roger Morton: Revd Theresa’s husband is now recovering from hip surgery following his recent fall.
Linda Powell: Recovering from surgery on her throat
Those who have died
Barbara Ward’s funeral will be on Tuesday 14th September at Lodge Hill but she will be brought into church
the evening before where prayers will be said at 7-7.15pm and she will lie in church overnight. Members of
the congregation are invited to attend the prayers in church and/or the funeral service. No pre-booking
needed.
Roger Pickering: Funeral 24th September at Lodge Hill
Community News
The Community Hotline continues via Northfield Community Partnership …
0121 411 2157 (10am – 3pm Monday – Friday)
for help including shopping and picking up medication as well as advice or if you’d just like a friendly phone-
call. Also call for face to face appointments or to use a computer in their Hub, 693-695 Bristol Road
South, Northfield.
Huge thanks to all those who have signed up to easyfundraising. Donations are trickling through, but
unfortunately we didn’t quite hit the target needed to get a payment last quarter. It’s really easy to join,
doesn’t cost you a penny, and if you use the easyfundraising app, or download the reminder tool from the
website, you will be prompted each time you visit a participating store. With over 4,700 retailers involved
you’re spoilt for choice! Just go to http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk and select ‘St Laurence Church
Northfield’ as your nominated charity. Thank you.
Are you passionate about your community? Would you like a say in how Commonwealth Games
Funding is spent in your area? Online meetings are being held across local wards for residents to hear
about the organisations that have applied for funding and have their say. Each meeting will be attended by
the local councillor. The times and dates for each meeting are as follows:
Allens Cross - 16th September 2021 12 - 2 pm
Northfield - 21st September 2021 12 - 2 pm
Kings Norton North - 21st September 6 - 8pm
Kings Norton South - 22nd September 2021 6 - 8 pm
Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/northfield-community-partnership
The national Great Big Green Week will take place 18 – 26 September 2021, and will be the largest
event for climate and nature ever seen in the UK. Keep an eye on this website for family-friendly events
happening in our area: https://www.growingup.green/whats-onA particular highlight is the group bike ride (and scooters, trailers… any people-powered transport
welcome! - and if you don’t have your own there are some available to borrow). The pace will be
gentle, visiting a number of Northfield's community gardens (and St Laurence Churchyard), led by
ecobirmingham’s experienced ride leaders. Book now to avoid
disappointment: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/growing-up-green-led-ride-masefield-garden-st-
lawrence-churchyard-tickets-169104043747
New on Thursday mornings is a walk and talk for parents and babies up to the age of 12 months.
Meet at Rowheath Pavilion at 10.30am; register with NCT Birmingham West Bumps and Babies Group on
Facebook.
Have you seen how much is going on at West Heath Community Centre! Something for everyone,
including indoor bowls, ukulele, tai chi, painting lessons, Community Choir, mosaics, amateur radio, dance,
book club, Sunday Food Cycle and a new monthly Dementia Café. For full details, go
online: Facebook.com/WestHeathCommunityCentre or www.westheathcommunity.co.uk or ring 0121 475
2833.
Covid
The Birmingham City Council Public Health Team has provided the following updates…
• Case rates have dropped as a whole across Birmingham, but there may be cases not being picked
up due to the decrease in both PCR and Lateral Flow testing.
• Last week, between 31 and 45 people were hospitalised in Birmingham each day due to Covid, and
19 people died.
• Spread appears to be primarily occurring through household, social and workplace
interactions. Spread often happens in the home but it isn’t inevitable: see www.germdefence.org for
ideas on keeping your household safe.
• Case numbers have risen in the 0-19 age group, and are expected to continue to increase as the
schools and colleges are starting back.
• Although there is a desire to get back to normal, in addition to having the vaccine we are
encouraged to: continue wearing masks in shops, public transport, and other crowded/confined
spaces; maintain social distance; ensure good ventilation; wash hands regularly; have lateral flow
tests twice a week; and take PCR tests for even mild symptoms.
Let’s all do our bit to keep each other safe.
To book for services use EVENTBRITE LINKS or, if this isn’t possible phone
Revd Theresa on 07557472096. Please leave a message if no answer.
Please remember that if you are coming to a service in church this week we ask you to :
1. Pre-book by the deadline (Sunday School Service only)
2. Demonstrate your care for others by wearing a face covering (unless exempt)
3. Social Distance – please be sensitive to those around you.
4. Avoid unnecessary conversation in church – though we can chat outside afterwards
5. Be prepared to sit where directed by the church wardens
6. Bring a small bottle of sanitiser for use before receiving Holy Communion7. If attending the Sunday School Service bring a ‘kit bag’ of pencils & crayons, scissors and a Glue-
stick
8. NOT attend if you have any symptoms of Covid or you have been told to self-isolate
SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE
In Pastoral Centre https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/169356601153
(booking closes Saturday 11th September 2pm)
Sunday 12th September 8.30am
HOLY COMMUNION in church No need to pre-book. Hooray!
Sunday 12th September 9.30am Just come along.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/170206735929
In Pastoral Centre for the rest of the term
This will go live at 9am on Sunday 12th Sept.
PLEASE book only for the dates you can As usual, bookings for each Sunday will close at
attend and cancel as early as possible if you 2pm on the Saturday before.
can't make it.
NORTHFIELD REVEALED SERVICE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/169360003329
Saturday 18th September at 4pm OR sign up in church or phone Revd Theresa
Northfield Revealed Service
• Sunday 26th September 4pm “Edith https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/16072338296
Holden’s Country Diary of an Edwardian 5
Lady in Song” in church £10 adults £5
children Tickets now on sale via OR tickets available in church and from the church
Eventbrite, in church and via the Parish office OR phone 0121 477 3111
Office – we don’t plan to fill the church too
full for this but we would like a good
number of people to be there!
SERVICES AND MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Saturday 11th September
Church open for Heritage events from 9.30am - Don’t miss Stuart’s Guided Tour at 10.30 for 45
3pm except from 12.30-2pm for a minutes
Wedding
Sundays 8.30am Sunday School Service In the Pastoral Centre – needs to be pre-booked
9.30am Holy Communion No need to book- just come along.
Sorry, no Zoom service this Sunday
Mondays 5pm Evening Prayer https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89992167638
Meeting ID 899921676387pm Prayers around the coffin Revd Theresa leads a short service of prayer for
Barbara Ward prior to her funeral at Lodge Hill
the following day at 12.15 led by Janice
Tuesdays 10am Gridiron ‘Coffee’ Currently meeting at 10.30am in the grounds of
Rowheath Park following Covid Guidance with
Coffee etc available at the Pavilion. Just turn up!
5pm Evening Prayer
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89992167638
Meeting ID 89992167638
Wednesdays 10am Holy Communion IN CHURCH and by Conference Call only
01902 693302 Code 1139 (no Zoom)
8.30pm Compline by Conference Call only
01902 693302 Code 1139
Thursdays 3.30 - 5pm Larry’s (for young people In the Pastoral Centre
of secondary school age)
Saturday 18th September
Church open 9.30 – 4pm With Stuart Andrew
10.30am Church Tour
4pm Heritage ‘very Informal Service’ With the Bishop of Birmingham and Northfield
Arts Forum (see above to book)
(Plus more heritage events – see above)
How to Conference Call
Phone 01902 693302 and when asked enter the code 1139 and then say your name.
It then takes a few moments before you can hear and be heard.
Also - You can Phone a Service 24 hours a day!
freephone 0800 804 8044 for Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship
services from the Church of England.
And to hear one of the St Laurence Ministers preaching: 0121 270 4690
These are changed after the services on Sundays and Wednesdays (usually by early evening)
CONTACT DETAILS
PARISH OFFICELorraine Freeman (Parish Administrator)
Open 9-12noon Weekdays except Wednesdays
stlaurence@btconnect.com
0121 475 1518
RECTOR
Canon Janet Chapman
Day off: Monday (and Tuesday this week)
janet.rectory@gmail.com
0121 477 3111
ASSISTANT CURATE
Revd Theresa Morton
Day off: Friday
theresa.curate@gmail.com
07557472096
READER
Janice Wones janice.wones@talktalk.net
Day off: Friday 0121 459 7417
Church Website: www.stlaurencenorthfield.org
Twitter: @stlaurenceb31
Rector: @janetchapman5
Facebook www.facebook.com/StLaurenceChurchNorthfield
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/stlaurencenorthfield
Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. If you need to contact someone regarding a church
safeguarding concern (adults or children), please call our Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, Rowena
Nicholls, on 07724 170448.
If you have an urgent concern for the safety of yourself or someone else, call 999.
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