Longest Night - Memorial Service

for 2 hours
St Paul's Church Blackley
St Paul Blackley Victoria Avenue Blackley Manchester, M9 6RA, United Kingdom
We recognise and understand that Christmas time can be a difficult time, particularly if you are missing a loved one. The Longest Night Memorial Service aims to bring people together who are mourning the loss of loved ones, and those who just want to bring their grief or loneliness to God. We read out the names of those we have done funerals for during the last year, and there is an opportunity for you to write the name of your loved ones on a Christmas ornament to hang on the special prayer tree in church. There is a buffet supper after the service and you are invited to join us for as much of the evening as you wish to.

St Paul's Church Blackley

Welcome to St Paul's where a very warm welcome is extended to all.

We are first and foremost a community of prayer, hope and loving service, fully engaged with the Manchester Diocesan vision of being a transforming Christian presence in the heart of the community of Blackley.

We have two regular services each week:

Thursdays 11.00am informal Worship to open the Community Hub session

Sundays 11.30am Holy Communion or Morning Worship. The first Sunday of each month is a family orientated service, where our children and young people take a more active role in leading worship.

Sunday School - we offer a Sunday School for children and young people at 11.30am on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month.

We also offer other services at different times, such as Carol Services, Services of Healing and Wholeness, and Praise Services. You are welcome to join us for all of these. Just keep an eye on our calendar page and our "What's On" page for more details.


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Rev Pam Smith

Rev Pam Smith - Vicar
0161 264 9982
07834 424568

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Longest Night - Memorial Service

for 2 hours
St Paul's Church Blackley
St Paul Blackley Victoria Avenue Blackley Manchester, M9 6RA, United Kingdom

We recognise and understand that Christmas time can be a difficult time, particularly if you are missing a loved one. The Longest Night Memorial Service aims to bring people together who are mourning the loss of loved ones, and those who just want to bring their grief or loneliness to God. We read out the names of those we have done funerals for during the last year, and there is an opportunity for you to write the name of your loved ones on a Christmas ornament to hang on the special prayer tree in church. There is a buffet supper after the service and you are invited to join us for as much of the evening as you wish to.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Blackley: St Paul is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Manchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO David Armsbey, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor through the Diocesan website.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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