St Mary's Balderstone raised £240 for Springhill Hospice at a quiz night held last weekend, with volunteers from the church family organizing the event. The church thanked everyone who attended, calling the volunteers 'superstars.'
Upcoming Events at St Mary's Balderstone
This morning, the monthly women's breakfast takes place from 9am in the parish room, offering friendship, a short Bible thought, and a free breakfast. The theme is the meaning of the 'sabbath day.' All ladies are welcome with no sign-up required.
Tomorrow at 10.30am, an all-age service will be held with no Sunday school but children are welcome. The sermon series 'The Gospel for all' continues in Romans, focusing on chapter 12 verses 1-2. Refreshments follow the service.
A Sunday evening prayer meeting runs from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in the parish room, offering a relaxed space for prayer and reflection. All are welcome regardless of belief.
SMUrFs, the babies and toddlers' group, meets each Tuesday during term time at 1.30pm for children aged 0-5, costing £1 for one adult with child and 30p for each additional child.
Midweek groups meet on Tuesdays at 10am in the church lounge and at 7.30pm on Zoom, studying the book of Samuel.
A free family fun day is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, featuring inflatables, face painting, games, BBQ food, live music, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
St Chad's and St Mary in the Baum Events
Today, Saturday, June 27, at St Chad's at noon, Saturday Midday Music features pianist Callum Bissom performing Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Metner. Admission is £6 including light refreshments from 11.30am.
Tomorrow, Sunday, June 28, the Fourth Sunday after Trinity, services include Eucharist at St Mary's at 9.15am and Choral Eucharist at St Chad's at 11.15am, with Rev Pamela Parr officiating.
Each Monday at St Mary's from 10am to 2pm, the Red Cross provides help for refugees with free refreshments. Next Wednesday, July 1, the Toad Lane Lunchtime Concert features Notability Choir from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, admission £6.
St Chad's, a Grade 2 listed building, is open to visitors Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm throughout summer. Donations are welcome. Gardening takes place Wednesdays 1pm-3pm, and cleaning Thursdays 10.30am-noon; volunteers are welcome.
Next Sunday, July 5, the Fifth Sunday after Trinity, services include Eucharist at St Mary's at 9.15am with Rev Morley Morgan, and Choral Eucharist at St Chad's at 11.15am with Rev Sue Morgan.
St Andrew's, Dearnley
Last Sunday's readings were Jeremiah 20.7-13, Romans 6.1b-11, and Matthew 10.24-39. Next Sunday's readings are Jeremiah 28.5-9, Romans 6.12-end, and Matthew 10.40-end.
This week's services: Wednesday morning prayer at 9.30am, Thursday midweek Eucharist at 10.30am. An intergenerational service is held the first Sunday of each month at 9.30am; this Sunday a traditional service at 9.30am with refreshments after.
The summer fair is today, Saturday, June 27, from 11am to 1pm, featuring musical guest 'That's All Folks'. Last-minute raffle prizes are still appreciated. Gardening help is needed for the church front; speak to Christine. This month's charity is Springhill Hospice, sponsored by Geoff Hurst.
Rochdale food bank urgently needs UHT milk, jars of jam, coffee, snacks, instant meals, toiletries, and pet food. The week's reflection is Romans 12.2: 'Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.'
Holy Trinity Benefice of Littleborough
Last Sunday's Holy Communion was officiated by Revd Kirsten Rutherford. This Sunday, Rev Sydwell Isaac will celebrate Holy Communion at 10.15am, with Sunday School for primary children during term time. Refreshments follow.
Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer at 7.30pm studies Paul's letter to the Philippians. All are welcome.
The Holy Trinity Youth Theatre Workshop has been disbanded due to licensing costs exceeding £1,500 per show. Costumes have been sold to societies in Germany, Italy, Norway, and America. Remaining costumes, including military caps, are for sale; contact Holy Trinity Littleborough.
The annual Art Exhibition will be held the first weekend of September, its sixth year, open to amateur and semi-professional artists. A preview evening with cheese and wine is on Friday; tickets are on sale. The exhibition is free. A Children's Craft Day will be held on Saturday.
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