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Friday 15 January 2021
Hilary Layton and comedy and finding pleasure in the small things.
Warm wishes to you all,
The PCC and Churchwardens
Sunday Services and Private Prayer
Join us on YouTube
The Sunday online (YouTube) service starts at 10.30am, but why not join us from 10.15 so that you can greet other members of the congregation via YouTube Live Chat and hear some wonderful organ playing! The online service is also available to catch up later.Links to the recorded Sunday service on YouTube and the order of service are added a day in advance.
The 9am 'in person' service at St Olave's has been temporarily suspended (from and including 10 January 2021). Rev'd Liz, the Church Wardens and the PCC have considered the issue carefully in recent days and feel we can not give assurances that it is safe to meet in person at St Olave's at the moment. The church is also closed for private prayer.
We will review the situation regularly and seek to reopen as soon as it is reasonable to do so. Thank you for your understanding and support.
LATEST LOCKDOWN NEWS
Saturday 9th January 2021
Temporary Closure of St Olave’s Church
After careful consideration we have taken the decision to temporarily suspend our 9am ‘in person’ service at St Olave’s. Under the current conditions we do not feel we can create a truly safe environment to worship in. St Olave’s Church is also closed for private prayer at the moment. We realise this will be disappointing news for some and we will review the situation regularly to ensure we are reopening as soon as it is reasonable.
Our online Sunday service at 10:30am will continue, and is always available on catch-up using the link at the top of this page. The order of service contains the weekly intercessions. Our church prayer cycle is also available for use further down this page, with an additional link to prayers and resources specifically for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you for your prayers, support and understanding.

REFLECTION
Don’t Give Up!
Friday 15 January 2021
The reflection this week comes from Peter Wells, Reader
Watch, Read and Pray
Latest Services, Sermons and Reflections
Requiem: A Service for Remembrance
A service of music and readings for remembrance, with Fauré’s setting of the Requiem Mass – performed by St Olave’s Church Choir in 2012.
YouTube Services April 12-May 31, 2020: Eastertide
Follow the YouTube services from St Olave’s Church for Eastertide, with orders of service available for download
YouTube Services April 5-10, 2020: Palm Sunday and Holy Week
Follow the YouTube services from St Olave’s Church for Palm Sunday and Holy Week, with orders of service available for download
St John Passion Chorales and Choruses
Follow the Passion of Our Lord with selected chorales & choruses from JS Bach’s St John Passion – St Olave’s Church Choir & Orchestra directed by Keith Wright
READ
Touch Base
Read the latest edition of the magazine for York City Centre Churches
Touch Base December 2020 – New Beginnings
Find our Christmas & Epiphany service details. At a time of new beginnings for the York City Centre Churches, read some hopes for the future.
PRAY
St Olave’s Church Prayer Cycle
Intercessions
For intercessions, please email THE REVD KINGSLEY BOULTON
or telephone: 01904 411535