St Marys and St Lukes News and Resources

Junior Church returns this Sunday 11 September! 
We normally meet on the 1st Sunday, but due to the school holidays, we have moved the first Junior Church to the 2nd Sunday. Here are the dates for the rest of this year: 02 October (Harvest), 06 November, 04 December.

If you and your children would like to join us please come along to the 10:40am service at St Mary’s this Sunday – please take a look at our youth page on our website for more details: stmaryswistaston.org.uk/children–youth.html

As part of our Safeguarding Policy we ask all parents to complete a Registration Form preferably before arriving, but whilst you are there is fine as well. 
To complete a Registration Form online here bit.ly/jcregform, this is very quick and is easier for our admin than paper. Of course if you’d like to complete a paper copy you can download a copy here.

St Paul’s Pantry writes
Harvest is fast approaching, Since 2019 the number of people accessing St Paul’s Pantry has increased by 96%. Alongside this increase in demand, we have a decline in donations which reflects the increasing cost of living. We want to encourage everyone that ‘every item makes a difference’. We urgently need donations especially as we anticipate demand over Autumn and Winter. Long life items are always in demand – please see the leaflet in church and on our Blog with the list of shortages – thank you! 

Congratulations to Rev Paul following his Institution & Induction as the vicar St Peter’s Leighton & St Leonard’s Warmingham on Wednesday 31 August at 7:30pm. A lovely service with a challenging and inspiring sermon by Bishop Sam. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and the family as he begins this next phase of his ministry. 🙏

Exploring the Bible further.
We are planning to restart the Tuesday morning study group with an informal cuppa and chat on 20^th. September at 10.15. at 56 Bowness Road. Welcome back to those who came to groups before covid and a warm welcome to any others who would like to join us. For further information speak to Jenny Varty or call on 01270 567618. 

Meeting for Prayer.
This will be held on the first Thursday evening of each month at 7pm. The first meeting will be on the 6^th October. Open to anyone who would like to meet for prayer for our church and the world. All welcome, 56 Bowness Road.  Thank you, Jenny Varty 01270 567618.

Morning Prayer on Zoom bit.ly/930mp, 9:30am – usually Monday & Thursday, check the online calendar for this week bit.ly/stmcal

Church of England Daily Prayer which can be found here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer

There is also Daily Hope: a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers you can call at any time on 0800 804 8044.

Resources for personal prayer and reflection for the nation of Ukraine and for peace – click here for our dedicated Blog page