Recorded Services
CORONAVIRUS
RESUMING CHURCH SERVICES - A MESSAGE FROM OUR VICAR
Throughout the life of Jesus, and in history of the early church, people came together to worship. Sharing in a common life is an important part of what it means to be a follower of Jesus and this is one of the reasons why, for many, these last months, when church buildings have been closed, have been so challenging. Although the church has been active in works of service and online, there is something special about the places where we gather. So it is with gladness I am able to announce that, in keeping with the recently updated government guidance, services will resume in all of the Theydon Parishes from this Sunday 5th July. Things will be a bit different - services will be said for now, and there will not be groups for children and young people in church until September at the earliest (they do continue online - see www.rbf.org/theydon). Everything we do will be fully risk assessed, and follow the guidelines from the Church of England and national government. For example, we will be applying physical distancing measures and making sure service books are used by only one person per Sunday. When we share in Holy Communion, we will not share the Peace in the service, only the consecrated bread will be offered with minimal contact and we will remain standing throughout. A collection will not be taken during the service, instead there will be a retiring collection on the way out, including opportunity to give using contactless card payments at St Mary's Theydon Bois.In all these things, let us be kind and bear with one another in love, persevering in prayer and rejoicing in hope, as Paul wrote to the Romans (Romans 12.9-13). There is no compulsion to come forward to Communion, please participate as much as you feel able at this time. Our online Sunday recorded services will continue throughout July (and longer if they are needed) and on Sunday evenings and midweek, services continue on Zoom.
Reopening of our churches
As our churches reopen, please give us your comments which will help us plan to meet your needs. Please click on the following link to complete the very short survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LHYGMCH
Revd John Fry – Vicar of the Theydon Parishes
An introduction to our online services by our vicar, Reverend John Fry.
Latest published service - 12th July 2020
Reading from Matthew chapter 13 verses 1 - 9 & 18 - 23
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. Carol Newnham
Reading by Doug Pleasant
Prayers by Michael Chapman
Anthem by Theydon Bois Choir
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Feedback on the recorded services
Our plan is to cease these recorded services from the end of July however, we would be very grateful for your feedback on this decision and feedback on the services generally. Please email any comments you have to office@theydonparishes.org
Sunday Worship - 5th July 2020
Reading from Matthew chapter 11 verses 25 to 30
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. John Fry
Reading by Ros Philip
Prayers by Abigail Fry
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Sunday Worship - 28th June 2020
Reading from Romans chapter 6 verses 12 to end
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Beryl Denney
Reading by David Atkinson
Prayers by Rev. Carol Newnham
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Sunday Worship - 21st June 2020
Reading from Romans chapter 6 verses 1 to 11
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. John Fry
Reading by Jasmine & Shelley Dix
Prayers by Alan Bishop
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Sunday Worship - 14th June 2020
Reading from Romans chapter 5 verses 1 to 8
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. Carol Newnham
Reading by Michael Palmer
Prayers by Ann Clay
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Sunday Worship - Trinity - 7th June 2020
Readings from the 2nd book of Corinthians chapter 13 verses 11 to 13 & Matthew chapter 28 verses 16 to 20
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. John Fry
Readings by Belinda Lockett
Prayers by Zach & Liz Douglass
Anthem "Holy, Holy, Holy", by Franz Schubert sung by the Theydon Bois choir
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Sunday Worship - Pentecost - 31st May 2020
Reading from Acts chapter 2 verses 1 to 21
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. Carol Newnham
Reading by David Harmsworth
Prayers by Liz Hannibal
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Sunday Worship - 24th May 2020
Reading from Acts chapter 1 verses 6 to 14
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. John Fry
Reading by Robyn Marsh
Prayers by Rev. Carol Newnham
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Eastertide service - 17th May 2020
Reading from John chapter 14 verses 15 - 21
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Martyn Lockwood
Organ by Christine Gwynn
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Eastertide service - 10th May 2020
Reading from John chapter 14 verses 1 - 14
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. Carol Newnham
Prayers by Michael Chapman
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Eastertide service - 3rd May 2020
Reading from John chapter 10 verses 1 - 10
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Reading by Rev. Carol Newnham
Talk by Tim Adams
Prayers by Rev. John Fry
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Eastertide service - 26th April 2020
Reading from Acts chapter 2 verses 14a & 36-41
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. John Fry
Prayers by Rev. Carol Newnham
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Eastertide service - 19th April 2020
Reading from John 20: 19 - 31
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. John Fry
Reading & prayers by Rev. Carol Newnham
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Service for 12th April 2020 (Easter Sunday)
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon Rev. Carol Newnham
Organ by Christine Gwynn
The sunrise to bring us out of darkness and celebrate that Jesus is risen today
Camera & Production - Gary & Rev. Carol Newnham
Service for 10th April 2020 (Good Friday)
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Reading - John - Chapters 18 & 19 by Members of the Theydon Parishes congregation
Collect & Prayers - Martyn Lockwood
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Service for 5th April 2020 (Palm Sunday)
Reading from Matthew chapter 21 verses 1 to 11
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. John Fry
Reading by Rev. Carol Newnham
Organ by Christine Gwynn
Service for 29th March 2020 (Passion Sunday)
Reading from John chapter 11 verses 1 to 45
Service led by Rev. John Fry
Sermon by Rev. Carol Newnham
Reading by Rev. John Fry
Organ by Christine Gwynn