Our Services for May (and just into June)
All services are now back in church
Date |
Service Details |
Sunday May 12th (Easter 7) |
All Age Worship @ 11am |
Sunday May 19th (Pentecost) |
Holy Communion @ 11am |
Sunday May 26th (Trinity Sunday) |
Holy Communion and Baptism @ 11am |
Sunday June 2nd (Trinity 1) |
Hub Worship at St. John's. It's a 10am start. Refreshments after the service |
Afternoon Tea Update
Our afternoon tea on Saturday April 20th, was a great success! Just over £800 was raised for church funds. Here are some photos of the loyal volunteers setting up.
Thanks very much for all your support - it means an awful lot to us.
Thanks very much for all your support - it means an awful lot to us.
Our Latest Messy Church: (Monday 18th March 2024)
Reverend Mike Perrin has been in touch to update us on the third meeting of Messy Church (since it was brought back out of hibernation in December 2023).
Mike says...
At Messy Church in March, we had a busy "MESSY EASTER!" We have been planting Easter gardens, making crosses to wear, and making Easter story decorations to hang up at home.
But that not all! Also we built a model of Jerusalem city, made palm leaves to wave as we sang "We Have A King Who Rides A Donkey" to the tune of "What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor." We also heard the Easter story (very important!)...and lots lots lots more.
Our next Messy Church is Monday 20th May from 4pm to 6pm. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you soon.
Here are some photos of our third Messy Church...
Events Diary:
Lighthouse Sunday School
No Sunday School in May
Hub Prayer
Monday 20th May at St. Elizabeth's Church
Annual Parochial Church Meeting:
Thursday 16th May at 7pm (for 7.15 start), at St. Stephen’s Church
JED's Pantry at St. Stephen's:
Tuesdays 9am to 11am and 11am to 1pm. Welcome Spaces with 'pay as you feel' lunch
Aspull Together Memories Group:
Further information about May's activities and meetings from Sheila: 01942 832369/07740 965110.
Men Who Mourn:
We are a totally informal group to support men who have lost loved ones. We have no set agenda; you will be able to talk freely about anything you choose or just have a chat. If you feel you need to talk to someone on a one-to-one basis, then we are there for you. We are not counsellors but have all lost loved ones so understand some of what you are going through. Our last meeting was on Tuesday 7th May at 12:30pm in the Balcarres Arms, Haigh. Check back here for details of our June meeting.
Mothers' Union:
Next meeting: Tuesday 21st of May 7.30pm in the Church Meeting Room.
Journey Groups:
Come and join a journey group! They meet fortnightly:
All our groups have space to welcome new members – please speak to one of the clergy, or to Cathy Perrin, Andrew Turton or Steve Shoesmith.
For all enquiries about Church/Events: text or leave a voicemail on 07759 252501
Or email: [email protected]
Facebook: @NEHubWigan
Lighthouse Sunday School
No Sunday School in May
Hub Prayer
Monday 20th May at St. Elizabeth's Church
Annual Parochial Church Meeting:
Thursday 16th May at 7pm (for 7.15 start), at St. Stephen’s Church
JED's Pantry at St. Stephen's:
Tuesdays 9am to 11am and 11am to 1pm. Welcome Spaces with 'pay as you feel' lunch
Aspull Together Memories Group:
Further information about May's activities and meetings from Sheila: 01942 832369/07740 965110.
Men Who Mourn:
We are a totally informal group to support men who have lost loved ones. We have no set agenda; you will be able to talk freely about anything you choose or just have a chat. If you feel you need to talk to someone on a one-to-one basis, then we are there for you. We are not counsellors but have all lost loved ones so understand some of what you are going through. Our last meeting was on Tuesday 7th May at 12:30pm in the Balcarres Arms, Haigh. Check back here for details of our June meeting.
Mothers' Union:
Next meeting: Tuesday 21st of May 7.30pm in the Church Meeting Room.
Journey Groups:
Come and join a journey group! They meet fortnightly:
- Tuesday afternoons at 2pm on 28th of May. Meeting at Firs Park Crescent.
- Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm on 4th of June at Whelley Vicarage.
- Tuesday evening at 7.30pm on 21st of May at Joan Garrington's. Note the change of venue.
- Wednesday afternoons at 2pm on 15th and 29th of May at Lincoln Drive.
All our groups have space to welcome new members – please speak to one of the clergy, or to Cathy Perrin, Andrew Turton or Steve Shoesmith.
For all enquiries about Church/Events: text or leave a voicemail on 07759 252501
Or email: [email protected]
Facebook: @NEHubWigan
Tribute to Lord Field:
The Bishop of Bristol, Vivienne Faull, and the Bishop of Ramsbury, Andrew Rumsey, who are the Church of England's joint lead bishops for Cathedrals and church buildings, have issued the following statement:
"We are truly saddened to hear of the death of Frank Field (the Rt. Hon. Lord Field of Birkenhead, CH) following a period of illness. "Lord Field was deeply committed to the Church of England. As Frank Field, the active and long-serving MP for Birkenhead, he made time alongside his political career to serve from 2006-2016 as Chair of the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England, the national advisory and decision-making body on changes to the Church of England’s cathedrals.
"Under his leadership, the Commission played a key role in shaping major development works at cathedrals including Norwich, Blackburn, Durham and Wells; supported the installation of innovative works of art at St. Paul’s and Liverpool; and approved the installation of the first solar panels on cathedral buildings in Bradford and Gloucester. He also helped to secure £40 million of funding for Anglican and Catholic cathedrals under the government’s 2014-18 First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund.
"This role followed earlier periods as a member of the General Synod of the Church of England; a Vice-President of the National Churches Trust; Chair of the 2011 King James Bible Trust; and Chair of the Churches Conservation Trust. He was also a member of the Ecclesiastical Committee from 2002 until his death.
"To each role he brought an inquiring mind, a keen sensibility, a drive for action and a deep commitment to the Christian faith. "We honour the memory of Lord Field and give thanks for all that he contributed to the work of the Church of England, and to wider society.
"We extend our deepest condolences to his family and many friends. May he rest in peace and rise in glory."
(Lord Field is pictured above, speaking at Liverpool Cathedral. Credit: Becky Clark).
News and picture courtesy of The Church of England Website
"We are truly saddened to hear of the death of Frank Field (the Rt. Hon. Lord Field of Birkenhead, CH) following a period of illness. "Lord Field was deeply committed to the Church of England. As Frank Field, the active and long-serving MP for Birkenhead, he made time alongside his political career to serve from 2006-2016 as Chair of the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England, the national advisory and decision-making body on changes to the Church of England’s cathedrals.
"Under his leadership, the Commission played a key role in shaping major development works at cathedrals including Norwich, Blackburn, Durham and Wells; supported the installation of innovative works of art at St. Paul’s and Liverpool; and approved the installation of the first solar panels on cathedral buildings in Bradford and Gloucester. He also helped to secure £40 million of funding for Anglican and Catholic cathedrals under the government’s 2014-18 First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund.
"This role followed earlier periods as a member of the General Synod of the Church of England; a Vice-President of the National Churches Trust; Chair of the 2011 King James Bible Trust; and Chair of the Churches Conservation Trust. He was also a member of the Ecclesiastical Committee from 2002 until his death.
"To each role he brought an inquiring mind, a keen sensibility, a drive for action and a deep commitment to the Christian faith. "We honour the memory of Lord Field and give thanks for all that he contributed to the work of the Church of England, and to wider society.
"We extend our deepest condolences to his family and many friends. May he rest in peace and rise in glory."
(Lord Field is pictured above, speaking at Liverpool Cathedral. Credit: Becky Clark).
News and picture courtesy of The Church of England Website