Candlemas
February 6, 2020
This sermon was presented by Rev Deborah on Sunday 2 February 2020. She was ably assisted by our Sunday School … More Candlemas
Tag: prayer
Christmas Day 2019
January 9, 2020
This sermon was given by our Reader Christine on Christmas Day. As a child and young mum, I remember watching Blue Peter and I was fascinated by the idea of time capsules. I’ve got to admit I didn’t realise that “Blue Peter” is still running as a show and you can also chat live to … More Christmas Day 2019
October 20 Trinity 18
November 12, 2019
‘And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?’ A very disturbing question to end the Gospel reading on today and one I am sure will continue to be debated until the Son of Man, Jesus, does return to earth again … More October 20 Trinity 18
Praying when we have no words
November 11, 2019
There is an ancient Greek myth about a very rich king called Midas. He lived in a castle with his beautiful daughter. He was totally obsessed with money. He used to spend his days counting his hoard of gold coins … More Praying when we have no words
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
October 8, 2019
A visit to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral to sing there with the Manchester Chorale … More Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
St Ignatius
September 24, 2019
St Ignatius came was born in 1491 in the town of Loyola in the Basque region of Spain. He was the youngest of 13 children. His mother died when he was only 7, and he was brought up by the wife of the village blacksmith. As a young nobleman he was not in the least saintly … More St Ignatius
I Will Come To You – M Fairbairn (b. 1986)
September 1, 2019
Like many of the pieces I write about in this blog, I was introduced to this song at a rehearsal of the Manchester Chorale. We were learning it for our summer concert programme in 2018 … More I Will Come To You – M Fairbairn (b. 1986)
Give Me Strength (Sioux trad., arr. Chilcott)
August 1, 2019
This is essentially a Native American prayer set to music by legendary jazz composer Bob Chilcott. I had to learn this piece thoroughly (and quickly) for a weekend of conductor training with Sing for Pleasure … More Give Me Strength (Sioux trad., arr. Chilcott)
Travelling Light
July 29, 2019
Hi Jesus. It’s Sue here. I’m sorry I missed the briefing this morning – I was just sorting out the cat sitters. I’ve got you on Bluetooth so I’ll just finish packing as we talk … More Travelling Light
The Prayer of St Richard of Chichester (1197-1253)
July 20, 2019
I have been contributing articles about music every month since “Duo Seraphim” was offered for publication in the November 2013 issue of this magazine. At first it was easy … More The Prayer of St Richard of Chichester (1197-1253)
St Margaret's Church Prestwich 