Online Resources
National
Visit the Archbishop of Canterbury's website for his latest message and see his daily reflection on Facebook.
Diddy Disciples are streaming Compline bedtime prayers for over 8's and adults on their Facebook page every night.
Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that focuses on 9 days of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. This year the focus is on Prayer and Care and a number of resources have been designed to use at home. These can be accesses via the Diocesan website.
For the second lockdown, the Church of England are calling us to join with 'Prayer for the Nation' during this month and have produced a booklet and some Personal Prayers.
Daily Hope is a free phone line of hymns, prayers and reflections. 0800 804 8044
The Church of England have produced their version of the Government's roadmap from 22 Feb 2021.
Diocese
Bishop Christopher live streamed a service for Palm Sunday from Bishop's House. You can rewatch the service on Twitter and download the order of service here.
Southwark Cathedral is live streaming Morning Prayer and Compline daily from the Dean's House - you can watch their services via their Facebook page. Other services can also be found on the Diocesan Facebook page and their YouTube Channel.
Bishop Richard (Bishop of Kingston) has written and recorded a homily for Holy Week and Easter 2020.
Bishop Richard has recorded a homily for Easter Sunday. This will go live at midnight on Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday 2020.
Bishop Richard has recorded a homily for the Second Sunday of Easter 2020.
Bishop Richard has recorded a homily for the Third Sunday of Easter 2020.
Bishop Richard has recorded a homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020.
Bishop Richard has recorded a homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2020.
Bishop Richard has recorded a homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020.
Bishop Richard has recorded a homily for the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2020.
Bishop Richard has recorded a homily for the Feast of Pentecost 2020.
Bishop Christopher has recorded a message for the Feast of Pentecost 2020.
The Southwark Diocese Archdeacons have also recorded a message for the Feast of Pentecost 2020.
Over the summer (starting 26 July / Trinity 7) for 6 weeks, the Archdeacons of Southwark are putting together a series of sermons and services. These will be streamed in full each Sunday on the Diocesan YouTube Channel and Facebook page and will be available to rewatch afterwards.
For Easter 2021, the Archdeacons of Southwark are offering a series of services which will be streamed in full each Sunday on the Diocesan YouTube Channel and Facebook page and will be available to rewatch afterwards.
The service on Sunday 11th April will be led by the Venerable John Kiddle, Archdeacon of Wandsworth and the readings and sermon can be downloaded.
The service on Sunday 18th April will be led by the Venerable Rosemarie Mallett, Archdeacon of Croydon and the sermon can be downloaded.
The service on Sunday 25th April will be led by the Venerable Alastair Cutting, Archdeacon of Lewisham and Greenwich. The service sheet/sermon is available for downloading.
The service on Sunday 2nd May will be led by the Venerable Simon Gates, Archdeacon of Lambeth. (There are no documents available for download this week).
The service on Sunday 9th May will be led by the Venerable Dr Jane Steen, Archdeacon of Southwark. The service sheet is available for downloading via the Southwark website.
The service on Sunday 16th May will be led by the Venerable Moria Astin, Archdeacon of Reigate. The service sheet is available for downloading via the Southwark website.
Merton Priory Team
Services led by members of the Merton Priory Team can be found on the Online Services page.
Mark shares an Easter Message 2020.
Mark shares weekly worship with our Church Schools. 23/04/20, 30/04/20, 07/05/20, 14/05/20
Other Resources
Midweek Worship at home
Worship at home - a useful resource for families / households
Guidance on Spiritual Communion & Coronavirus
RSCM have a Hymn of the Day and a Sunday Self-Service (a simple act of worship with music, readings and prayers) available on their website.
Healing Service - St Marylebone have a well-established healing ministry and they have a virtual Healing Eucharist on their website.
Livability have produced a document for Dementia Inclusive Church and COVID-19.
A list of Mental Health Support Services that are available in South West London.
Family Resources
Thinking particularly of families with children and young people, there are many resources available for use during this time when church buildings are closed. Here are a selection, and if you find any that you think others may enjoy using then please let us know.
The Diocese of Southwark has lots of resources in their Faith at Home section.
Worship and Prayer suggestions along with activities for families can be found on the following websites:
Diddy Disciples, Engage Worship and Thy Kingdom Come
Suggested activities from 2019 Thy Kingdom Come Week of Prayer could be adapted for lockdown.
The Hope Together website suggests resources for Young People.
The Together at Home website has a number of resources including 'Why did God allow Coronavirus' leaflets aimed at children and younger children.
Thinking of Mental Health and Anxiety, Mentally Healthy Schools has some good Covid links and resources. And The Fuller Institute have put together some Trauma Conversation Resources for use with young people.
