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‘Celebrating our unity, respecting our differences, we witness the love of Christ and help people to follow Him’
Please look at individual churches for details of their services etc. as these are changing quite frequently at the moment. Links to the Churches to the Churches HERE
Find them on the map Here
Updated September 11th
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd September
This is another opportunity to pray, advocate and stand in solidarity with people in the Holy Land. The focus chosen by the World Council of Churches for the week this year is Gaza and the theme is ‘whatever you did …. you did for me’.
Photo: MECC Department of Services to Palestinian Refugee
Find links for prayer, reflection and support here
THE ANNUAL SPONSORED WALK FOR THE WELLSPRING will be on Saturday September 28th.
Meet at 9.45 am in the Holy Spirit Church on Leigh Ave Marple (SK6 6DF) for instructions Car parking available behind the church. The full walk is about 8 miles visiting all the churches in our Churches Together. But if you would like to join for part of the walk you will very welcome. Wellsp. walk poster for 2024
sponsor form 2024.
If you are unable to join us but would like to make a donation there is a link 
https://www.justgiving.com/page/marian-thompson-1725465422423
One of the Bridge Almshouses on Church Lane Marple (no. 139) has become vacant.
The houses belong to a charity run by trustees. Pam Kirkpatrick Clerk to the Trustees comments ‘Hopefully the Trustees will be able to find a suitable resident for this cosy property.’ Full details Almshouse advert Sep. 2024
If you are interested or know someone who might be please contact Pam Telephone: 0161 427 9852 / 07885 374793 or
Email: pamelakirkpatrick1954@gmail.com
Please note – closing date for receipt of applications is
Monday, 23rd September 2024.
See below how to Be the Change this Fairtrade Fortnight -9th till 22nd September
United Reformed Church September LINK magazine LINK SEPT 24 (1)
A NEW VENTURE
If you have any amount of free time on a Monday please consider becoming a member of our volunteer team to help with the running of the Funday Monday Community group. Your help will be needed in all areas of the group from making cups of tea to playing boardgames with our visitors.
If you feel you can’t volunteer, then please just come and join in. We are aiming the Funday Monday Community Group to be for absolutely everyone with no exceptions, so if you want to come along or you know someone who might benefit from this new group you will be most welcome.
We would like anyone who has new or nearly new games (Adults or Kids Games) of any type to donate them to the FMCG so we can have as big a variety as possible to swap and change the games we are using weekly. Also, if anyone has any Lego or Duplo building bricks /sets that is cluttering up their garage, loft, bedrooms that they could donate, we would be most grateful.
Contact: Peter & Kereena Crawford Tel: 0788 623 0984 Email: Peter.Craig.Crawford@Gmail.com Poster to download urc funday monday (1)
St Martin’s Church Saturday September 14th
Call at anytime between 12 noon and 5 pm
More details on poster stained glass
This Fairtrade Fortnight (9 September – 22 September) the Fairtrade Foundation is launching a challenge to “Be the Change” and asking everyone in the UK to get behind the global Fairtrade movement for a fairer future. You can be the change by choosing Fairtrade products, spreading the word and demanding our politicians take action to make all trade fair.
To help you make the most of Fairtrade Fortnight, we’ve lined up a series of online events to inspire and equip you to make an even bigger impact. Whether you’re looking to engage your MP, connect with fellow campaigners globally, or involve your local school, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the details:
How Your MP Can Be The Change Date: Wednesday, 11 September Time: 6pm – 7pm UK Time
Be The Change Global Get Together Date: Tuesday, 1 October Time: 6pm – 7:30pm UK Time
Be The Change School Assembly: Morning Date: Wednesday, 18 September Time: 9am – 9:30am UK Time
Be The Change School Assembly: Afternoon Date: Wednesday, 18 September Time: 1:30pm – 2:00pm UK Time
You can sign up for any or all of these webinars HERE
Now the Election is over we have a new Member of Parliament in our area – Lisa Smart.
Christian Aid encourages us in our churches to invite her to meet with us.
BREAKING BREAD
The everyday act and symbolism of sharing bread with strangers crops up in many parts of the Bible.
Jesus frequently shared bread with those he encountered and befriended – and as the central act of the Last Supper, the breaking of bread is imbued with special significance for Christians.
It’s a symbol of welcome, hospitality, care, openness, and peace. It’s an act of building and strengthening relationships.
This guide will support you to invite your newly elected MP to break bread. It’s full of hints and tips to ensure you get off to a great start.
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/breaking-bread-landing-page
One of the 3 key issues that Christian Aid think the new Government should prioritise is the Climate Crisis . A recent report by Christian Aid reveals the impact that the climate crisis is having on agricultural communities across the globe. Some of the world’s best avocado growing regions, such as Michoacán in Mexico, are shrinking – sparking calls for faster emission cuts and more support for farmers. You can download and read the full report ‘GETTING SMASHED : The climate danger facing avocados’ https://www.christianaid.org.uk/news/what-we-do/avocados-are-getting-smashed-climate-change
Traidcraft has a history of selling toilet roll in big numbers to create big impact. Now it’s under Transform Trade’s care, we wanted to go one better – and dial up the positive power of this everyday product. So here’s how we created the most ethical toilet roll in just two steps…
We found a brilliant planet-positive loo roll – made by Serious Tissues. We worked with them to launch a Traidcraft box – the same great product, the same price but with serious benefit to the world’s producers.
So on July 2nd we launched this game-changer of a product – available only on the Transform Trade online shop. We know you’re going to love it. Shop now https://store-transform-trade.org/products/traidcraft-loo-roll
SUBSCRIBE TO SAVE
When you subscribe (cancel at any time) – you save 10% and there’s no hassle of reordering – it’s all done for you.
We want you to get the best deal here so we’ve created a guide to how often you should order based on household size…
1-2 person household >> once every four months
3-4 person household >> once every three months
5-7 person household >> once every two months
Business, church or big household >> once a month
If you’re buying for others in your community, you also save 10% when you order three or more boxes at once. So in a world of worry, let this toilet roll be one less thing on your mind – and more than that – let it be a joy. When you switch to Traidcraft loo roll, you are are using the power of your everyday purchases to make the world a better place. And that means a whole lot.
Thank you, Sarah and the Transform Trade team
Regular local events
DROP IN SESSION EVERY MONDAY AT CONNECT IN QUEENS STREET Download as a poster for your church Help Connect
MEET FOR PRAYER EVERY WEDNESDAY 7 – 8 am at CONNECT . Everyone very welcome.
COFFEE MORNINGS AT ST MARTIN’S Every Wednesday during term time 10 am – 12 noon Everyone welcome Poster Coffee morning st martin’s (1)
The Seed Community Café at the Methodist Church in Marple is open:
Thursdays 10 am – 1 pm
Fridays 2.30 – 5 pm
The Pantry is a Marple food bank run by All Saints Church, providing basic provisions FREE of charge to anyone every Saturday 10am–12pm from CONNECT on Queen Street, Marple (opposite the Regent Cinema). If you are unable to come in person please contact the office on 0161 427 2378 or office@allsaintsmarple.co.uk.
They have a Worship Service each Saturday at 11 am
AL-ANON UK FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS
Al-Anon provides support for families and friends of alcoholics and problem drinkers who share their experience, strength, & hope in order to solve their common problems. During lockdown many groups have responded by moving their meetings online so that they can continue to provide the necessary support.
The 3 Al-Anon groups that usually meet at Marple Methodist Church are all active online and we would welcome newcomers. The easiest way of accessing our groups as a newcomer is via the Al-Anon website and contacting the helpline: https://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/
The website has lots of very useful information, including podcasts of members’ experience of living with alcoholism and I would encourage all your group members to take a look.
If you would like to attend a meeting to get further insight into how we work you would be very welcome to come to our online open meeting on the last Sunday of every month. Please contact Annette Area 10 PI Coordinator area10al-anonpi@hotmail.com for all the relevant online meeting login details.
HALLELUJAH beautifully played on pan pipes https://youtu.be/2U1ZCB7yreY
Laughing is infectious! Something to cheer you up.
Churches Together Secretary contact marian37et@gmail.com