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St Mary Abbots’ church building may be closed, but the St Mary Abbots church community continues strong in faith and fellowship. With technology we continue to pray for one another’s needs and to share each other’s hopes and fears.
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A message from Mother Emma
Dear all

This Sunday we celebrate one of the great Feasts of the Christian year, as at Pentecost we remember and rejoice in the sending of God's Holy Spirit to us.

Please find on this page the link to our Pentecost Eucharist, coming to you once again from the Vicarage garden and St Mary Abbots - and indeed from the homes of our readers! - as we worship together, giving thanks for our shared communion in the Spirit.

As I write there is no further news about church re-opening from the Church of England or the Diocese of London following the Prime Minister's announcement of some relaxation of the lockdown yesterday, but we are sure that there will be news before too long, and will share it with you as soon as possible.  We are grateful that we continue to worship and to support one another as a community, and very much appreciate all your contact and feedback, as well as the very kind donations we have been receiving in our "virtual collection plate".

More positive news from the parish office this week, in the appointment of a new Parish Manager, Petter Kringberg.  He has worked both as an administrator and a verger at other churches and Anglican institutions in London and in Oxford, and brings with him broad experience in finance and operations in both churches and charities.  Petter will be starting with us on 15th June, and we will ask him to write something (and provide a photo!) in due course.

I hope that you are all still safe and well and pray very much for all of you venturing into a new phase over the next weeks, as well as for everyone who like me has to stay at home for now.  

Generous God, you sent your Holy Spirit upon your Messiah at the river Jordan, and upon the disciples in the upper room:
in your mercy fill us with your Spirit, hear our prayer, and make us one in heart and mind to serve you with joy for ever. Amen.
From Common Worship, Liturgy for the Feast of Pentecost, copyright © The Archbishops' Council 2006

With my love and prayers

Mother Emma
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"Transforming St Mary Abbots" is a fundraising project, for works to the fabric of the building, which operates within the PCC of St Mary Abbots, a Registered Charity : Number 1132235