COVID-19 continues affect how we can observe the many special occasions in faith calendars.
All faiths continue to make changes to how they will mark festivals, celebrations, commemorations and other special occasions.
The strict infection control measures required also limit close contact with people who are dying or have recently died, so it may not be possible for faith representatives to perform some or all of the usual rituals.
Places of worship are now allowed to open for individual prayer, in line with social distancing guidelines.
Each place of worship will decide whether it is safe for them to open, and may decide to remain closed or reopen at a slower pace if they wish.
Communally led prayer, worship or devotion such as services, evensong, informal prayer meetings or Mass are NOT be possible at this stage.
Government is working with the Taskforce on the full reopening of places of worship, as soon as the scientific advice allows - this is not expected to happen before 4 July.
Read the latest government advice
All Saints Oakham
Daily services:
Available through the church Facebook page and website.
Monday to Saturday, 8.30am and Sunday, 10.30am.
Friendship phone call group:
Weekly phone catch up with a nominated leader from within the church.
Email stephen@oakhamteam.org.uk for more information.
Weekly church newsletter and 'Praying at Home' booklet:
Available via email: office@oakhamteam.org.uk
Bereavement Support Group:
Contact Sian Cheverton:
Tel: 01572 755286
Email: bereavementsupport@oakhamteam.org.uk
Oakham Baptist Church
Sunday services:
10:30am
Available through the website and on the church’s YouTube channel.
Youth Meetings
Available on the church’s youth YouTube channel
Requests for prayer
Email: prayforme@oakhambaptist.org.uk
Alpha?
If you would like to know more about God, Jesus and the Christian faith, more information is available on the website.
You can also register your interest by:
Email: alpha@oakhambaptist.org.uk
Telephone: 01572 724990
Debt Counselling:
OBC is a Christians Against Poverty Associate Partner Church.
CAP is a national debt counselling charity offering free help and advice.
To book an appointment call 0800 328 0006.
Oakham Methodist Church
Sunday services:
10:30am
Live-stream available on the Stamford Methodist Church’s Facebook page.
Sunday Worship sheet for Oakham, Empingham and Uppingham Methodist Churches:
Distributed by email or hard copy by Stewards.
Pastoral needs and any prayer requests are welcome and added to the weekly worship sheet by Angela Saunders, Pastoral Assistant
Email: dandasaunder@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01572 755469
operating by phone calls and chats-over-the-gate with all those who want to be in touch with the Methodist Church, around once a week.
For more information. contact Angela Saunders, pastoral assistant:
Email: dandasaunder@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01572 755469
Urgent pastoral need and funeral arrangements:
Contact Circuit Superintendent Rev Andy Fyall
Email: alanandhelenfyall@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01780 762282
