In stressful times we tend to look for comfort in the familiar. A book we love, a film that never ceases to bring a smile to our faces, a tried and tested recipe that we know we will enjoy. Sometimes I find myself humming hymn tunes I knew as a child. One in particular resonates at this harvest time … More Great is Thy Faithfulness
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 … More Nella Fantasia
Our communities are following the latest Government guidance on public association and good hygiene in response to the spread of Coronavirus. … More Statement from Greater Manchester Faith Community Leaders on Coronavirus (Covid 19)
This sermon was given by Rev Sue. You can read it again here: It had been quite day. Jesus had been preaching at the morning worship at the synagogue, where he had healed a man, who was probably in today’s terms psychotic. From there he had gone back to Simon’s house for lunch, found his … More The Desert
Tonight is the night! We have done the last-minute shopping and wrapped the presents. We’ve started to prepare tomorrow’s dinner. We’ve put out the stockings with a carrot for Rudolph and a mince pie for Santa … More Christmas Eve 2019
How many of you watch ‘The Apprentice’? Maybe some of you are seasoned veterans of the program, as I am, and familiar with the one phrase from it spoken by Lord Sugar “You’re fired!” … More Christ the King
Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1st Baronet, was an English composer, probably best known for stirring hymns and anthems such as “Jerusalem” and “I Was Glad” … More “There is a Country Far Beyond the Stars” Parry (1848-1918)
Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who pours out his Holy Spirit on us through his Word and Sacraments … More Commentary on Luke 12:49-53
Our former Priest in Charge, Debby Plummer is a talented songsmith. I recall how, during our first Holiday Club back in the summer of 2009, she managed to engage Thomas and Jonathan in writing a song about Dr Who, complete with time travel and monsters, to the tune of “Summer Holiday” – quite successfully! … More Come, Holy Spirit, Come (D Plummer)
Today there’ll be storms and rain, gusts of high winds, and some thunder and lightning. We advise not going out unless you really have to, and if you do then take an industrial-sized umbrella and a wetsuit … More Calming our Storms
