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A message on the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
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Friday 9th April 2021, A message from Bishop James and Bishop Simon
Dear brothers and sisters,
It is with great sadness that we have learned the news of the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Our most sincere condolences on behalf of the Diocese of Rochester will be expressed to Her Majesty The Queen and other members of the Royal Family.
Prince Philip’s long life and his unstinting support of the Queen over more than 70 years of marriage have contributed immensely to the life of the nation at home and abroad.
He will also be remembered for his personal initiatives and support in many spheres, not least his encouragement of young people, particularly with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, founded in 1956.
His Royal Highness’ death will be deeply felt by many. May we invite you to join us in remembering His Royal Highness in prayer with these words:
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We remember, too, the Royal Family in their bereavement:
O God, our sovereign and shepherd,
who brought again your Son, Jesus Christ,
from the valley of death,
comfort, we pray,
The Queen and all the Royal Family
with your protecting presence.
Fill them with your Holy Spirit;
and with your heavenly peace;
and bring them at the last
to your everlasting kingdom;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
With our prayers and blessings
A book of condolences will be available for messages at church:
Sunday 11th April, Tuesday 13th April from 9.30 am - 11.30 am, Friday 16th April from 9.30 am - 11.30 am and Sunday 18th April.
An online condolence book is also available on the Church of England website at
www.churchofengland.org/remembering-his-royal-highness-prince-philip
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APCM
The Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday 16 May. Like last year, reports by the Vicar, Youth Minister and Children’s Minister will be made during the 10.30 am service, and the Financial Report and elections will follow immediately after the service. All the proceedings will be shown online. Anyone interested in standing for election to the PCC is asked to contact the PCC Secretary, Don Bower, or the Church Office for a nomination form.
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For details of our Children’s and Youth work please contact:
Jo@ccorpington.org (Children)
youth@ccorpington.org(Youth)
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We are a local Church of England congregation that serves the people of Orpington. We're based on Charterhouse Road, where we meet on Sundays and throughout the week. We welcome people of all ages and hope that we speak words and demonstrate actions that are relevant to your everyday life.
In this respect, we trust that our Sunday services offer a warm welcome and are time well spent. Time to spend with God, and time to think about the priorities of life. time where we can grow in relationship with others.
All ages are included at Christ Church and our morning services provide a crèche facility for the littlest. There are also activities for children from 3-year-olds to teenagers.
However, the church is not just about Sundays and we are actively involved in local schools, community action projects, summer holiday clubs, and community clubs for the elderly.
I hope you'll take the opportunity to visit us. Perhaps you might join us for one of our services, our outreach events, or social activities. Do introduce yourself. I hope you will find a home among us and know God's blessing for your life.
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If you believe a child, young person or vulnerable adult to be in immediate danger, always phone 999 first.
If you would like to speak to someone in the church about child abuse, abuse of vulnerable adults or domestic abuse, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Dave Humphries
Christ Church is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults and has adopted the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy Statement for Children, Young People and Adults “Promoting a Safer Church”. You can find the complete text at www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.pdf.