Barbara Carr Our Lay Reader & Grange member has been sending Daily Reflections to the office during lockdown, I (Rebekah, Church Admin) have been blessed by these daily musings. They're a daily source of encouragement. Barbara provides an update of her days events, followed by encouragements from God's word & some of her own reflections. It takes moments to read but packed with blessings to last the day. If you'd like to sign up to receive these daily reflections please email: office@stjam.es & I will add you to the mailing list

Good Neighbours and Food Bank are now working together in response to COVID-19 as they are now operating out of the same Warehouse in Binley. They have different emphasises but both need volunteer drivers to help those in the community who are struggling. If you can help please contact anne@stjam.es 

The Coventry Foodbank are looking for donations for those who are struggling to afford to feed themselves and their families. They especially need 

TINNED TOMATOES

UHT LONG LIFE MILK
TINNED VEGETABLES
TINNED POTATOES
PACKETS OF MASHED POTATO
TINNED FRUIT
LONG LIFE JUICE
SQUASH
COFFEE
TOILETRIES

You can donate at most large supermarkets or if you email anne@stjam.es she will let you know her address to drop off food which she will give to them. For more details visit https://coventry.foodbank.org.uk/

We're looking at how we can continue to provide support for people in this difficult time & looking at setting up a telephone buddy scheme, especially for those in the government's vulnerable category.

If you or someone you know would appreciate weekly telephone calls please contact anne@stjam.es.

We want to be standing with you as you serve on the frontline against COVID-19, much as Aaron & Hur stood with Moses & held up his arms as Israel fought the Amalekites (Exodus 17:12-14). If you or your family members are doctors, nurses, dentists, or other roles working in health care services, please let the office know (office@stjam.es) so we don't miss you in our prayers.

Small Groups: Meeting in small groups at St James is a really important way to stay connected with other Christians at this time.                               
Existing Small Groups: We encourage existing small groups to keep meeting through video conferencing - if your group needs technical support in this please contact the office & we'll arrange some support for you. 
Pop-up small groups: If you're not part of a small group & would like to be part of a pop-up small group please contact the office: office@stjam.es to sign up & someone will be in touch.
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Acts 2: 42-47. 

UHCW NHS Trust are seeking to cope with increased demand & pressures on services which we expect to increase over coming weeks. 
Simon's been asked to write to faith groups in Coventry & Rugby to ask for volunteers to offer their services voluntarily or look at potential paid roles. Tasks: basic admin roles or Health Care Assistants. Appropriate training & supervision given to all volunteers. Interested? 

Contact simon.betteridge@uhcw.nhs.uk