Thanks to all who brought gifts for the work of the Booth Centre at Harvest Festival today. We gave thanks for God's goodness which shines through all things, even these challenging times, and we prayed that we would share the good that we have with all who are in need. Junior Church signed the song "Give thanks with a grateful heart" - a moving recognition of the situation that our world faces and our hope to continue to raise our eyes to God's goodness and love.
A group of parishioners from Stalybridge and Mossley met together online to chat over a cup of coffee and take part in a fun quiz in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. Together we raised £180. A huge thanks to everyone who joined in and those who contributed!
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">As of 8th August 2020 the wearing of face coverings in public spaces, including places of worship is mandatory, (except for those who are exempt).</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">There is a small supply of disposable face masks available on your arrival at church should you need one.</span>We are mindful of the needs of those who lip read and rely on facial recognition, and therefore the clergy will wear face-coverings in church, except when at the altar platform (i.e. at a distance from every other person) for communication purposes.Those reading lessons, interceding etc, may wish to wear face-coverings while speaking, or remove them for the duration of their speaking for reasons as above.(This guidance is in accordance with current Government, and national church and diocesan advice)Face coverings should be worn throughout the service, on arriving and leaving. They may be removed to receive Holy Communion.
