Christ Church – Page 9 – Walmsley Parish

Prayers on Bible Sunday – 29th October 2023 – by Angie Foster, Ordinand in Walmsley Parish

As we gather today in our homes and in church, we offer our prayers for our hopes and our concerns for those we love and for those in our communities […]

29th October 2023 Christ Church, Community, Ordinand reflection and prayer, Prayer, St Andrew's, Turton Moorland Team, Worship

A reflection from Angie Foster, Ordinand in Walmsley Parish

I know that as congregations throughout the team, you have connected deeply with the suffering of the people of Ukraine. This is demonstrated by your various demonstrations of support by, […]

20th October 2023 Authorised Lay Ministry, Christ Church, Community, Prayer, St Andrew's, Worship

MISSION COMMUNITY GET TOGETHER – ALL WELCOME – Saturday 28 October

Our MISSION COMMUNITY is gathering at St Andrew’s on Saturday 28th October, 10am-12, to talk about our future plans for joint events. Refreshments served. Please come along and be part of it. All are welcome! […]

17th October 2023 Christ Church, Church of England, Community, Diocese, Parish News, St Andrew's, Turton Moorland Team

CONGRATULATIONS to our youngsters on their CONFIRMATION

Beautiful photos of a special ceremony … lovely to see Bishop Matthew, Rev Peter, Rev Hannah & Rev Chris with the youngsters from across our Turton Moorland Team who were […]

17th October 2023 Christ Church, Church of England, Community, Diocese, Parish News, St Andrew's, Turton Moorland Team, Worship

Intercessions for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 20th August 2023 – given by Karen Sudworth at Christ Church Walmsley

These beautiful prayers were given by Karen Sudworth at the 9.30am Morning Worship on Sunday 20 August. Thank you to everyone who volunteers to lead our intercessions. Loving God we recognise […]

20th August 2023 Christ Church, Church of England, Community, Diocese, Prayer, St Andrew's

Listening to the Call – A reflection from Angie Foster, Authorised Lay Minister for Worship + Prayer and Spirituality

Recently, I read an article by Barbara Holmes, (CAC), about the parallels between the story of Jonah and her own life. It made me realise that perhaps there were similarities […]

15th August 2023 Authorised Lay Ministry, Christ Church, Community, Diocese, Parish News, Prayer, St Andrew's, Worship

A message from our Team Rector, Reverend Peter Reiss

It is now 4 ½ months since I went off sick to have treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a form of cancer of the blood. Bolton Hospital have been excellent in […]

22nd July 2023 Christ Church, Community, Parish News, Prayer, St Andrew's, Team Rector's Newsletter, Turton Moorland Team

God Is Always Dancing ~ A reflection from Angie Foster, Authorised Lay Minister for Worship + Prayer and Spirituality

As some of you know, one of my hobbies is dancing and when I read the following article, I felt the words resonate deep within me. When I dance, I […]

22nd July 2023 Authorised Lay Ministry, Christ Church, Community, Prayer, St Andrew's, Worship

TRANSITIONS ~ A reflection by our Team Curate, Rev Hannah Lane

As I sit writing in my office it is mid-June and the weather is the hottest we’ve had all year. In fact, it is hotter than we’d usually expect it […]

20th June 2023 Christ Church, Church of England, Community, Parish News, St Andrew's, Team Curate's Newsletter, Worship

Circles – A talk given by Angie Foster, Authorised Lay Minister

The Circle is a fairly universal symbol among world religions. It is seen to represent the sun, the moon, the door through which we all were born, and the human […]

20th June 2023 Authorised Lay Ministry, Christ Church, Church of England, Prayer, St Andrew's, Worship

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