St Matthew and St Luke's 💙

Parish of St Matthew and St. Luke on Brinkburn Road in Darlington.

Seeking to live the Gospel in the midst of everyday life

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Come to our Christingle and crib service! Unlike anywhere else 😇

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@WhereTrueLoveIs Nina?

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This morning it was announced that from July I will be staying where I am and serving my curacy with @StMattDarl, St Michael's Heighington and St Andrew's in Bolam.

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Tomorrow is our monthly Cafe Church Communion service when we will also be making a special announcement.
Cafe Church is a more informal style of church service with a break for breakfast and a discussion instead of a sermon.

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Thought for the day

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This Sunday at 11am we will have a special service of Holy Communion in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

We will have special readings, prayers and hymns as we remember and give thanks for the life of the Queen.

Everyone is welcome

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This morning David spoke about the Eastern Orthodox idea of "bright sadness." This is the idea that even in the depths of grief, we may experience joy and love. This is perhaps best expressed in the Orthodox prayer for the dead, the Kontakion https://t.co/ihNmKDOisZ

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During our Morning Worship tomorrow we will have special prayers for the passing of the Queen and for our new King.
Our Holy Communion service next week (18th) will be a special commemorative service with readings for the occasion

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On Monday at 7:15pm we will be holding a service of prayer, reflection and thanksgiving, as we remember the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Everyone is welcome.

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On the death of Her Majesty The Queen, we are praying for The Royal Family.

Add your respects to the public online condolence book, at https://t.co/otxTFvnkL5.

[Bill Braviner @billbraviner]

#MorningPrayer
We awaken, Lord,
to a world which
feels strange;
a world without
one of the constants
we knew,
a world where
much is changing,
and in which
certainties are,
for many,
a distant dream.
Reassure us
of your constancy,
and anchor us
in your love,
whatever life brings.

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Church will be open from 10-7 today for private prayer and reflection. Our book or condolences will be open for people to sign and candles to be lit.
At 6pm, our Curate David, will lead a short service of Night Prayer.

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The Church of England have opened an online book of condolence on the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. You can leave your message at https://t.co/Qp1yGwfE4m

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Church will be open tomorrow from 10am as a space for prayer and reflection. There will be a book of condolences opened and an opportunity to light a candle

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A statement from @BishopPaulB on the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

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A prayer on the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

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This morning @gordontough spoke to us about the unity we find in the Eucharist and the importance of remembrance. Gordon's sermon is on our website at https://t.co/KXYuXVfpaX

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Good luck to those getting their GCSE exam results today.
Whatever the result always remember that you are loved by God and that your worth is far more than some letters on a page. #GCSEResultsDay #gcse2022