Covid-19 … behind us , with us and the Way ahead

February marks an uncelebrated anniversary of two years through the Pandemic of Covid-`19.

Very many people have suffered in different ways. As well as those who have been hospitalized,  a by far larger number have suffered at home. Greater still is the effect on mental health in a variety of ways. Self-isolation has perhaps made the biggest impact on people’s lives. Grief and lack of Closure for many is still painful. Following guidelines has restricted freedoms previously taken for granted. Memory of words, places, people and dates is markedly affected.

All of this has weighed upon people from the loneliness and the fear of the oldest to the restricted social development of the youngest members of society, a crippling effect on communities. The Old Normal seems to have disappeared; the New Normal of “living with the pandemic” in whatever form of continuance the virus takes, still leads many people into uncertainty, fear, depression, more than in confidence.

Focusing on this situation, and open to all people who wish to connect, the Morning service at 11am will be zoomed from St Paul’s United Church in Penmaenmawr. Three guests from the Health Service: a doctor, nurse and research nurse (vaccinations) will take an important part in the service led by Royce Warner, Agricultural Chaplain for North Wales.