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The stations of the cross were devised hundreds of years ago to give ordinary Christians an opportunity to walk the way of the cross with Jesus, without having to go to Jerusalem. People still appreciate them today as an aid to thinking about the events of Holy Week, before Easter . This year we are looking at how we can bring the stations very close to home. In Jerusalem, on the Via Dolorosa, there is a place for each…
Our journey to the cross with Christ continues with a service of light and dark. Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday starts off joyfully but as the week goes on the hopes of people begin to fade. It is all going wrong – or so it seems. This evening’s service brings out the drama of the story, and leads us into thinking about where our hopes for our lives and our world really lie. As with all our services, everyone…
This evenings service is a traditional Eucharist (Holy Communion). The word Eucharist means ‘thanksgiving’ and that’s very much the flavour of the evening. The calm before the storm of Good Friday. Following the service the altars are stripped of their hangings and the decoration in the church is removed in preparation for Good Friday, The empty sanctuary leads us into the watch in the garden of Gethsemane where Jesus, accompanied by his disciples, faced the terrible prospect of death by crucifixion,…
Why on earth is Good Friday named ‘Good’ when the events that took place on that day seemed to mean the end of all Jesus’s disciples’ hopes and dreams? Come along and find some answers and maybe find yourself wondering about a few more things in this reflective service in which we contemplate the events of the day of Jesus’s crucifixion. Singing, prayers and silence to celebrate a profound event that changed the course of human history and continues to change…
After the darkness of Good Friday, the emptiness of Holy Saturday the sun begins to rise. We begin the service in darkness, reading about how God began the work to lead humanity out of darkness to new life in the light of Christ. Then the Easter fire is lit. Christ is Risen. We light the Easter Candle and bring it in to church – a tradition that spans 100’s of years. This ancient service is followed by the first communion…
Every Sunday is a celebration for the church, and Pentecost Sunday in particular. Pentecost Sunday is seen by some as the church’s birthday. Come along and celebrate the giving of the gift of the Holy Spirit. We are hoping people will make a point of wearing red – a sign of the spirit. Pentecost is a lovely colourful day and its also a day for asking God to renew us through the Holy Spirit, so that we may be empowered…
Holy God Holy and Strong Have mercy upon us. Today we pray for those whose lives were changed forever by the Arena bombing we remember those who died we give thanks for the emergency services and all who have helped bring healing and peace this past year. We hold in our hearts all those who are grieving the loss of loved one and those who grieve for the loss of their former lives We pray for all…
Following In The Footsteps of Mary Sumner Any Mothers’ Union member will tell you that Mary Sumner has been an incredibly influential person – and her influence continues in the work of the world wide Mothers Union. This Deanery service is a special celebration of that work with some good hymns and prayers for the work of the Mothers Union, and will be followed by refreshments. The Mothers’ Union is open to all (men and women) who wish to…
View the work of local artists during festival week. Have a coffee or a beer at the same time. A great opportunity to support local artists – some of the works of art will be for sale. Venues The Barking Dog – M419AB Javes – M41 5RY Prairie Schooner – M41 5AW Poppies 11 M41 OST Bistro 432 – M41 6RT There Kadai – M41 9DX St Clements Church – M41 9JZ St Michaels Church – Church Rd FLixton Christ…
Once again the Mariposa Trust is organising a service of Remembrance at Manchester Cathedral. The services are for women and men who have suffered the loss of a baby, as well as for their children and their extended family and friends, whether the loss be recent or historic. Additionally we welcome anyone who is grieving the fact that they have never had children. It should also be noted that all are welcome regardless of the type or circumstances of loss…
Once again Flixton Band are here to delight us with delightful programme of popular tunes. Pay on the door – £5. Raffle and light refreshments…
Urmston Bookshop are delighted to announce that Michael Billington, Author, Musician, artist, teacher, and friend will be joined by others to launch his new book about local history, here at St Clements Church. The evening will be a social event with wine and nibbles. Urmston Bookshop will be in attendance with copies of the book hot of the press. Do come along and support Michael and hear about your local history.