Incredibly powerful sermon by the Illustrated Priest - Revd Alan Moss St Mary's Walthamstow about how God is inviting us to expand our vision & let go of the manufactured boundaries/barriers that unjustly keep certain people on the margins of Church & society.

On Sunday 5th May, we’ll celebrate Holy Communion at 9am & again at 10.30am with Revd Tim Scott leading & Revd Alan Moss preaching. There will be supervised children’s groups in the Welcome Centre at the 10.30am service & a Baby Lounge in the South Vestry. Join us! #Walthamstow

It’s great to be a polling station for today’s elections. Our cafe is open today, serving from the walk-up hatch, with seating in the courtyard & in the Exhibition Space. However, please note that our Play Area is closed today. Come & be part of democracy in action! #Walthamstow

⚡ BIG NEWS! ⚡

🎉 A quarter of the candidates standing to be YOUR future MPs are backing the #CANBill —the joined-up, science-led law we need to get the UK on the right track.

🐝 Are your candidates backing the Climate and Nature Bill?

Take action 👉 action.zerohour.uk

Join us tonight (1 May) & on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm for Vespers: 40 min of stillness & reflection in #Walthamstow ’s ancient church & oldest building. Whether you’re interested in contemplative prayer or just need a quiet place to sit, Vespers is for everyone.

#MorningPrayer
Fill us, Lord,
not only with desire
to hear your voice,
but also with willingness
and openness
to listen,
to be enthused
and encouraged,
changed and challenged,
by what you have to say to us.
Keep us ready to respond
to your call upon us,
surprising as it may seem.

Back to work tomorrow. But first enjoy these bluebells from the churchyard of St Mary's Walthamstow

The Climate Damages Tax report calculates that an additional tax on fossil fuel majors based in the wealthiest OECD countries could raise $720bn (£580bn) by the end of the decade, helping poorer, climate-vulnerable countries cope with the climate crisis. theguardian.com/environment/20…

#MorningPrayer
Lord, when life is busy
and demands are many,
when what others want from us
is more than we can offer,
when our heads and hearts
are full of the things
we would like to do,
but our resource is stretched,
then guide us,
give us wisdom,
help us find
our peace
in you.

On Sunday 28/4, we’ll continue in the season of Eastertide w/a 9am service of Holy Communion led by Revd Alan Moss with Jo Talbott preaching. And then at 10.30am, it’s our monthly intergenerational service w/Revd Jacintha Danaswamy leading & Jo giving a short talk. #Walthamstow

On Sunday 28/4, we’ll continue in the season of Eastertide w/a 9am service of Holy Communion led by Revd Alan Moss with Jo Talbott preaching. And then at 10.30am, it’s our monthly intergenerational service w/Revd Jacintha Danaswamy leading & Jo giving a short talk. #Walthamstow

#MorningPrayer
Inspire us, Lord, to embody
the good news we proclaim,
for our communities
and for society;
to bring the savour
of your kingdom
to bear on the lives
of those around us:
not merely relieving symptoms,
but healing to the root of issues,
and peace and justice for all.

Waltham Forest Echo Extinction Rebellion Waltham Forest Greenpeace Waltham Forest St Mary's Walthamstow Save Lea Marshes 🍃💚🍃 Walthamstow Wetlands V17 Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum Better Streets Waltham Forest WalthamForestCycling 🐝 It was great to see stellacreasy at Walthamstow’s #EarthDay jamboree: “My fear is that people will give up hoping that change is possible—and that politics will let them down.” 🌍 It’s crucial for everyone to keep ambition and action as high as possible. 👏

Our Bright Now Campaign has been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year by Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) in recognition of our 10-year effort to get the Church of England’s National Investing Bodies to divest from fossil fuels, something which finally happened last year! smk.org.uk/awards_nominat…

Might you - or someone you know - be the person we’re seeking to fill this key role?

Friendly, supportive team and interesting and varied portfolio of work.

Further details, including how to apply, available via the link below

Closing date 17th May 2024
pathways.churchofengland.org/en/jobs/senior…

Traders! Applications for the The Creativeside Of LDN market St Mary's Walthamstow close on April 25th.

Our generation has bequeathed many riches, but we have failed to protect the planet and we are not safeguarding peace. We are called to become artisans and caretakers of our common home, the Earth which is 'falling into ruin.' #EarthDay

Excited to announce 'Financing a Liveable Future: Church Investments in Climate Solutions'. This new video series delves into faith & environmental stewardship.
Join us and start investing in a greener future ➡️youtube.com/watch?v=i8awMF… #FaithBasedInvesting #EarthDay @FaithInvest

On Sunday 21/4, we’ll continue in the season of #Eastertide by celebrating Holy Communion at 9am & 10.30am. Revd Tim Scott will preside & Rob Duddridge will preach. There will be children’s groups at 10.30am + a Baby Lounge for parents/carers to come & go as needed. #Walthamstow

⚡ Waltham Forest! ⚡

This #EarthDay , join Zero Hour in backing the #CANBill —and help us ensure that the next Parliament delivers the joined-up climate and nature action we need.

👉 action.zerohour.uk