You may have noticed a QR code on our weekly service sheets over the past few weeks. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world. Those of us comfortable with using smartphones can simply point the camera at the QR code … More Give a Little
Did you know singing is a powerful tool in stroke recovery for those who experience communication difficulties after a stroke? Because music and singing are processed in a different part of he brain to spoken language, some people with aphasia find that they can sing easily, even though speaking is hard. … More Sing4Stroke: World Stroke Day – 29 October 2024
For those of you reading this issue of our magazine online (and therefore for free!) here’s the link – please help us to help you, by contributing to our running costs: https://givealittle.co/c/7BenBwKBCZ82XbR8wJR … More Give a Little
You’ve probably noticed these graphics on our weekly service sheets recently, but what are they? It’s a QR code … More Give a Little
QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world. Those of us comfortable with using smartphones can simply point the camera at the QR code, and it will open a website. In this case, the QR code opens the parish “Give a Little” page … More Give a Little
What are these graphics that have appeared on our weekly service sheets over the past few weeks? It’s a QR code. QR codes are clever bits of technology – a bit like bar codes – that link the real world with the online world … More Give a Little
Rev Gordon Joyce and Gordon Clark visited our churches on Sunday November 26th. Gordon writes … More A letter from Gordon Joyce at the Bury Project
We are joining the national initiative Generosity Week which follows on from the harvest season. Our week will start with the harvest festival on October 1st and end on October 8th. The focus is to celebrate God’s generous gifts to us and respond by reviewing our giving to the church … More Generosity and Gratitude week
As we head towards autumn, we see the world around us change. The once green leaves of the summer months start to turn into hues of golds, browns and reds as they carpet the floor beneath our feet. The nights become longer, days become shorter and temperatures become lower. While some may feel that these events are somewhat saddening, I believe that this season can be see as one of reflection, renewal and celebration. Let me give you some examples … More October letter to the parish
At the very beginning of Jesus earthly ministry, he called twelve disciples to be with him. He sent them out to preach the gospel in pairs. Later, when St Paul was journeying throughout the known world to spread the good news, he always had at least one companion, and not just a servant to keep him safe, but another preacher who would work alongside him. The message is clear – ministry is not a solo occupation … More Teamwork
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