‘Jackie Rabone’s Macmillan Coffee Morning
Jackie is delighted to report that her recent coffee morning, combined with the generosity of those made donations for the cakes she brought along to Church, raised £525. Thank you very much everyone!
Good Book Groups: Plan for the rest of the year
It’s a real highlight for me to have a group of us come together at the Vicarage to look at the Bible. As you know, we’re working through John’s Gospel a chapter per session. Please do come along and join us – new attendees are always welcome! The dates for the rest of the year are (the Monday session is at 2.30pm and this is repeated at the Wednesday evening session at 7.30pm): Mon 28th Oct & Wed 30 Oct (John 16) and Mon 25th Nov & Wed 27th Nov (John 17). We’ll take a break for Christmas in December.
We are looking for volunteers to help with a new Baby & Toddlers’ Group
Vicky Ackers has very kindly offered to set up a Baby & Toddler Group, which would meet in our Hall, once a week during term time. More details will become clear over time, but Vicky needs some volunteers to get it up and running. All volunteers will have to meet all necessary Safeguarding requirements, but if you are interested in helping, then please let Vicky know.
Flowers at the front of Church
The flowers at the front of Church do so much to enhance the beauty of our building, and I’m sure that we all agree that Jackie and her team do a wonderful job. If people would like to add their name to the flower list for a particular Sunday (the list is on the shelf by the door) they are very welcome to. Flowers do not necessarily need to be placed in memory of a loved one, and Jackie is willing to arrange them if you would like her help.
Hope Central Foodbank:
It’s really good that we, as a Church, are able to continue our support for the Hope Central Foodbank. Thank you to Jean and David Copner, and the team for their help with this. And thank you all for your generosity. Just a reminder: our donations that are left at Church go to the Foodbank once every three weeks, so please could we only give non-perishable items if we are leaving them in Church. Thank you.
Bramhall Methodist Church: Charity Christmas Sale, Saturday 2nd November, 10am-12.30pm
Bramhall Methodist Church are having a Charity Christmas Sale on Saturday 2nd November, 10am-12.30pm in their Community Hub part of their building. Admission is free, and funds raised will be going to local and national charities.
‘Saying Goodbye Service’ Sunday 20th October at 2.30pm, in Manchester Cathedral
A message from Emilie de Bruijn of the Mariposa Trust.
‘Saying Goodbye,’ (part of the Mariposa Trust) are returning to Manchester in October with a Baby Loss Remembrance and Support Service (part of a Nationwide series of services). The Mariposa Trust’s core objective is to support people who have lost babies at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy. Founded in 2012, the charity offers not only a comprehensive package of befriending and support but also national baby loss remembrance services (called Saying Goodbye Services), for people to join together and remember the children they have lost.
On the 20th October at 2.30pm, in Manchester Cathedral Manchester Cathedral we will be hosting one of our Saying Goodbye Services. The service for anyone who has either personally lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in early years, or who has been affected by family members’ or friends’ loss. Whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago, everyone is welcome to attend. We have also extended the services, and gladly welcome anyone who is grieving the fact that they haven't had children. This may be due to circumstance, infertility, or for other reasons - but all are welcome. Babies and children are also invited to come with their families, as the Saying Goodbye service is truly a family event for all.
