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Like a Rainbow Shining – Will Todd (1970-present)

October 24, 2023

I was first introduced to the work of Will Todd in the summer of 2019 when the Manchester Chorale began rehearsing his “Mass in Blue”. It’s an incredible suite of sacred jazz music, which was performed by the Chorale in St Margaret’s on Saturday 14 March 2020. The church was packed, and everyone – audience, band and singers alike – thoroughly enjoyed the music. Little did we know it would be 24 weeks and 4 days until anyone would sing in our church again … More Like a Rainbow Shining – Will Todd (1970-present)

We are all invited

October 15, 2023

Good morning and welcome to our service of holy communion for Sunday 15 October. Rev Sue presides and Rev Helen will preach. We will consider the parable of the wedding banquet and judgement. We started with the hymn “Thy hand, O God, has guided”: The readings are: Exodus 32:1-14 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 The service … More We are all invited

The Mountains Shall Bring Peace – Joanna Forbes l’Estrange (b.1971)

October 10, 2023

Earlier this year the Royal School of Church Music launched “Sing for the King”, an open invitation to all choirs throughout the UK to join in song to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Joanna Forbes l’Estrange, arguably the RSCM’s best-selling successful composer, was commissioned to compose the anthem for this project: “The Mountains Shall Bring Peace” … More The Mountains Shall Bring Peace – Joanna Forbes l’Estrange (b.1971)

October letter to the parish

October 3, 2023

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

Wilderness

October 2, 2023

Rev Sue preached this sermon on Sunday 17 September 2023. Here it is for you again. We have heard three readings today with very different perspectives on the wilderness. After Jesus was baptised, he went into the wilderness as a place of reflection and solitude to prepare for his future ministry. But Joel tells of … More Wilderness

The River of the Blood of Christ

September 27, 2023

So today is our last week of Creationtide and the theme is rivers, water and as soon as I say that I’m sure you will already have images in your head of streams, rivers you’ve seen, paintings, images or places you’ve visited there’s always a river or a water way. Usually quite gentle or sweet when you see these things all a bit idyllic and twee! That’s the view we have about water, it’s all a bit pretty and sweet those rivers that follow and give life to people through the water that comes from them … More The River of the Blood of Christ