Mark Carey writes

There are three areas we emphasise regarding being part of the Christ Church Network. Encounter, Belonging and Service. This is the way of Jesus – to be in a giving and receiving relationship with God each day, to belong to each other and grow together as the body of Christ and to find ways to serve in His work of rebuilding, restoring and renewing.

There are areas I would love to see more support for to enable us to serve in our public events, services and gatherings. Our livestream of the Sunday 6pm Network Gathering has been a lifeline to those who can’t make it in person, some who are housebound and others who live a long distance away. I’m looking for people to learn to run the livestream – it isn’t hard – can you help? I’d like to find more people to do data projection and sound. The more team members we have who can do these things the easier it gets. Please help!

The Christ Church Café has been in a period of review but is now open on Monday and Thursday mornings. I am pleased to announce that, subject to the usual procedures, Donna Brooks will be joining the staff team as Community Development Leader based from the Café. We recognise that the café is more than just a café – it is

• a Window enabling people to see what Christ Church offers

• a Welcome for all and especially those who find themselves socially isolated

• a Signpost for support

• a Community providing a safe space for learning, training and friendship

Donna will, working with our excellent volunteer team, aim to develop the opportunities alongside the ministry areas of Restore and Hope Hub. It is a self-sustaining role – when you buy a drink and a slice of cake you support the ministry of the Café.

Revd Mark Carey Christ Church Bridlington Network Leader