'The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you.' Deuteronomy 33:27.
God does not jump in; take over and abolish the tragedies and atrocities in this world, as some think He should. Instead, He carries us through the difficult times and offers His comfort and safe-keeping, if we go to Him and have faith in Him. These thoughts are expressed in the well-known poem 'Footprints in the Sand' by Mary Stevenson.
https://www.footprints-inthe-sand.com/
Marian Nash, member of the Christian faith.
2. Members' Online Faith Services
ChristChurch, Woking: Sunday at 10.15am via their website. Email admin@ccwoking.org
Church of the Good Shepherd, Pyrford (Church of St Nicholas & Parish of Wisley with Pyrford): Sunday at 10am via their website. Email admin@wisleywithpyrford.org
Hindu's, Surrey Hindu Cultural Association: Weekly meeting via whatsapp. Visit their website or email temple@shca.net
St Dunstan's Catholic Church, Woking: Vigil Mass Saturday 6pm; Portuguese Mass Saturday 7.45pm; Sunday Services 9am, 10.30am, 5.50pm; Italian Mass Sunday 12pm; Daily Mass 10am all streamed via their website or email wokingabdiocese.org.uk
St John's Church, St John's: Sunday at 10am via their website. Email glyn@stjohnswoking.org.uk
St Paul's Church, Woking: Sunday at 10.30am via Facebook. Visit their website or email vicar@stpaulswoking.org.uk
St Peter's Church, Old Woking: Sunday at 10am via their website. Email vicar@stpeterwoking.org
Woking Quaker Meeting: Sunday at 10.30am. Email woking@quaker.org.uk for details or visit their website.
Woking United Reformed Church: Sunday at 10.30am via Facebook. Visit their website or email minister@wokingurc.org.uk
3. Churches Together in Woking held prayers on Sunday 31st May 2020 in Woking's Town Centre. ChristChurch, St Mary of Bethany, St Paul's, St Dunstan's, URC, New Life, Emmaus Road and Welcome Church are all included in the You Tube clip which can be viewed here
4. The Inter Faith Network shares Covid-19 messages and prayers from Faith Leaders here.
5. Community Foundation for Surrey have launched The Coronavirus Response Fund to support local charities and voluntary organisations that are assisting some of Surrey's most vulnerable people. Please see this link for further information.
6. One of our Trustees, Philip Goldenberg has recently written a book: 'Walking Through Different Worlds: Annoying People For Good'. There is a chapter describing the work Philip has done with Woking People of Faith.
7. Trevor Aldridge, Pianist / Organist for events in Woking and surrounding area is available for all faiths/secular, etc. Fees on request. Phone 01483 766112 for further information.
8. The Vocal Excellence in Ministry Choir Program has been put together by multi-award winning Gospel singer Rachel Kerr, who is the founder of Singercise. The online program has over 100 hours of material, 15+ different course and gives choir members 24/7 access to vocal coaching support and is heavily discounted for choirs. For more info, click here.
9. Diabetes UK are looking for Community Champions in our area. You can help people in your community improve their health by taking diabetes seriously, inspire them to reduce their risk of diabetes, or manage their diabetes better - and build up your own skills and confidence. Diabetes UK will give you all the training and confidence you'll need to make a real difference. Email: communitychampions@diabetes.org.uk or phone 0800 138 1639 for further information.
EventsSaturday 6th June 2020 Interfaith Football Tournament
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Monday 15th June 2020 Refugee Week Event
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Sunday 2nd August 2020 Last Post Multi-Faith Service
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