Saint Paul's Church, Landkey

On Sunday 25th July, we were joined via Zoom by worshippers across the county after having been selected by the Diocese of Exeter to host its Sunday online service.

Services continue as usual next week, the liturgy for which may be downloaded via the link below to enable participants to follow the proceedings. All are welcome, either in the church or online!

Updated 25th July 2021

• Link to Zoom service on Sunday 1st August 2021 from 10:15am
• Liturgy for Holy Communion

Covid restrictions - our response to their easing

Following the lifting of almost all remaining Covid restrictions on 19th July, St Paul's will be doing likewise. We have agreed that this will need to be a gradual process as we want worshippers to have the opportunity to become accustomed to the new status quo and not feel uncomfortable coming to services, especially while the infection rate remains high.

Accordingly, during August, the only substantial change that we will make will be to reintroduce congregational singing, which worshippers do not have to participate in if they would rather not. In September, we will hope to start holding events again, about which there will be more details in due course.

Our other Covid-related procedures will now be as follows:

• We will not be actively encouraging mask wearing but recommend that worshippers bring one along to wear if they find themselves in a situation where they would prefer to do so.
• We will not be planning for social distancing but will be happy for people to space themselves out according to their own judgement.
• Hand sanitiser will be available at the door for anyone who would like to use it.
• We will no longer be recording the names of attendees but will retain the QR code in the porch for those who would like to check in.
• Holy Communion will continue to be offered as bread only until we feel that communicants might be comfortable with the concept of sharing the chalice again. The taking of Communion is optional, of course!

The current Church of England guidance upon which our procedures are based is available to download here:

• Church of England Covid 19 Guidance from 19th July 2021

St Paul’s: A Church for the Future?
The events of the past year have had unwelcome effects on many village organisations, including St Paul’s. Restrictions caused by the pandemic are, thankfully, easing and we are now focusing our attention on the future. We believe that there is support for St Paul’s from within our growing parish and we would like to build on that to create a church which will serve the needs of its community in the years ahead. Among plans under consideration is the installation of a toilet to help make the building more versatile. Opening the building more often than just on Sunday mornings is an objective, as is the wish to broaden the range of services held, while retaining their reverence. We now have an internet connection making the streaming of services online possible and we would like to upgrade the current technology to reduce our reliance on printed material. Landkey is fortunate to have a beautiful historic church in its midst and it is our aim to ensure that its future is secured for generations to come! If you would like to be a part of this endeavour, please feel free to get in touch through our Contact Us page. 27th June 2021