Advent Prayer Journey
December 8, 2017
On the afternoon of Sunday 3 December our ALM Carol guided us through an Advent Prayer Journey. You can travel this path yourself … More Advent Prayer Journey
Tag: Holy Spirit
Nella Fantasia
July 12, 2017
This song is based on the solo “Gabriel’s Oboe”, music composed by Ennio Morricone for the 1986 film “The Mission”. A few years later Sarah Brightman begged Morricone to allow her to set lyrics to the music, and eventually he relented … More Nella Fantasia
Trinity Sunday
June 15, 2017
Today is Trinity Sunday. The Sunday that has struck fear into many a curate’s heart when they realise it’s their turn to preach! I wonder how many of us scratch our heads and wonder how to explain the Holy Trinity when somebody asks about it who is curious about our faith and our teachings? … More Trinity Sunday
Ascension Day
June 3, 2017
Our 21st century minds like to have explanations, to rationalise things. We like to know and understand. Ours is not an age which goes in for story-telling, apart from crime dramas and soap operas. Even then the stories have to make sense … More Ascension Day
Human Understanding
June 2, 2017
Can you imagine turning up to a church service and the person preaching announces “There are things that are really essential for us to understand and believe for our faith but I’m not going to talk about them because you wouldn’t understand me and they’d be way above your head” … More Human Understanding
Ascension Sunday
June 2, 2017
Last Monday afternoon, a group of us from Prestwich met at The Christie to present the banner that had been made by the inter-faith sewing group. It was a truly joyous time affirming the relationships that had been built between faith groups in the community as well as the wonderful work of The Christie … More Ascension Sunday
Saying “Goodbye”, Being a Game-Changer
June 1, 2017
On Wednesday 31 May Rev Deborah gave this sermon, based on the week’s reading from St John’s gospel. Why not put the kettle on and have a listen … More Saying “Goodbye”, Being a Game-Changer
The Promise of The Advocate
May 29, 2017
Today’s gospel is a continuation from last week’s when Jesus told his disciples “not to worry” and Sue led us through the passage.
Jesus is continuing to speak to his disciples, before his arrest, after Judas has left the last supper … More The Promise of The Advocate
Enemy of Apathy (John L Bell & Graham Maule)
May 17, 2017
A very long time ago, when I was doing my A levels, there was a notice on the wall of the VIth form common room that said, “Apathy Rules OK”. It dangled from one drawing pin, as no one could be bothered finding another to replace the one that had clearly fallen out … More Enemy of Apathy (John L Bell & Graham Maule)
I Am the Great Sun (Causley/Chydenius)
April 30, 2017
This article first appeared in the April 2017 issue of our parish magazine.
I was first introduced to “I Am the Great Sun” at a Manchester Chorale rehearsal in Autumn 2016. We were preparing a mainly sacred program of music for a tour to Antwerp, where all our our performances would be in churches. Even though I was concentrating on sight singing complex harmonies and powerful words, it was a truly spine tingling experience … More I Am the Great Sun (Causley/Chydenius)
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