Sunday 4th January-Epiphany 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co Monday 5th January 1.30 pm Community Crafts and Games in Jubilee Room Tuesday 6th January 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 8th January 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning Friday 9th January 9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway RoomsSunday 11th January8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church12.30 pm Baptism of Marley Eastham4.00 pm Family & CoMorning Prayer 8 amMonday – St Peter’sTuesday – St Peter’sWednesday – St David’sThursday – St Nicholas’Friday – St Nicholas’ Prayer ministry is available after the 10.45 service in the East transept. Announcing our new Youth Pastor: We are delighted to announce that Ricca McGowan will be starting with us on Monday. Ricca is married to Tony and they have four children, all of primary school age and younger. A committed Christian and a qualified child psychologist, Ricca brings with her wonderful gifts and valuable experience in working with young people and families within a church setting. For the time being, Ricca and her family will continue to worship at their home church on Sunday mornings. However, you will see Ricca around during the week and at Family & Co on Sunday afternoons. Please hold Ricca and her family in your prayers as she responds to God’s call on her life among us. Thank You for Your Faithful Giving: We are deeply grateful to everyone who supports St Nic’s through regular giving. Your generosity enables us to plan confidently and continue the ministry and mission of our church. Weekly giving envelopes for 2026 and partly completed standing order forms are available at the back of church. While envelopes remain helpful for some, standing orders greatly assist with administration and planning, especially as handling cash has become more difficult. Thank you for your ongoing generosity — it truly makes a difference. From the Vicar: May I express my sincere thanks for the many cards and greetings that I received from so many of you over the Christmas period. It would be impossible to thank you each individually. I hope you had a peaceful and blessed Christmas and I pray that God will bless you and yours richly in the coming year. With my love and continued prayers, from Rev’d Carolyn. Prayers: Please also pray for, Martyn Westby, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Helen Willott, Paul Sumner and Maureen Hardman. We also remember the lives and families of Brian Brown, Paul Gosling, Hidy Cartmel, Jack Briggs, Mary Kilburn and Peter Dixon whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 28th December 2025 We seek to be a church that lives by faith, is known by love and is a voice of hope to the community we serve. Website https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11671 Prayer ministry is available after the 10.45 service in the East transept. Sunday 28th December - The Holy Innocents 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Monday 29th December Funeral of Kathleen Jackson at Carleton Tuesday 30th December 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Sunday 4th January - Epiphany 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co Daily prayer: Public daily prayers will resume on Monday 5th January As we approach the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 is natural to look back and reflect on the past year. As with most years, it has had its share of highlights and sadness, not just for us as a church but for us as individuals too. We launch into a new year with hope in our hearts, rejoicing in the hundreds of people and families of who have been ministered to through baptisms and funerals and through our weekly run of services and community activities in 2025. We rejoice in the countless ‘get togethers’, when we’ve enjoyed quality food and fellowship together. And we look forward to all that God has in store for us in this coming year. As we say goodbye to this year and welcome the new one, let's do so with thankful hearts. Lord, we look toward you, our hope, our peace, and our comfort in this New Year. As we enter into the unknown of the coming year, we ask for your guidance and wisdom. Illuminate our path with your light so that we may walk in your ways and make choices that align with your will. Help us to seek first your kingdom and trust that all other things will be added unto us. Amen Thank You for Your Faithful Giving: We are deeply thankful to everyone who supports St Nic’s through regular weekly or monthly giving. Your generosity and commitment enable us to plan wisely, budget confidently, and continue the ministry and mission of our church. Weekly giving envelopes for 2026 are now available at the back of church. While we recognise that envelopes remain the best option for some, the closure of local banks has made handling cash increasingly challenging. To help with this, partly completed standing order forms are also available at the back of church. If you are able, we would be extremely grateful if you could add your details and post the form to your bank. This allows your gift to be transferred directly to St Nic’s account, helping us greatly with administration and planning. Thank you once again for your ongoing generosity and support — it truly makes a difference. Prayers: Please also pray for, Martyn Westby, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Helen Willott, Paul Sumner and Maureen Hardman. We also remember the lives and families of Brian Brown, Paul Gosling, Hidy Cartmel, Jack Briggs and Kathleen Jackson whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 21st December 2025 We seek to be a church that lives by faith, is known by love and is a voice of hope to the community we serve. Website https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11671 Sunday 21st December 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Carol Service RNLI in Church 7.00 pm Nine Lessons & Carols in Church (Brass Band) Tuesday 23rd December 2.00 pm Holy Communion in ChurchChristmas Eve - Wednesday 5.00 pm Crib Service 11.30 pm First Communion of ChristmasChristmas Day - Thursday10.30 am Family Holy Communion followed by drinks and mince pies at the VicarageSunday 28th December8.30 am Holy Communion in Church10.45 am Holy Communion in Church Prayer ministry is available after the 10.45 service in the East transept. In Loving Memory: It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Hidy, beloved wife of our dear friend Dick Cartmell. Please surround Dick and the family with prayer, comfort and peace in the days ahead. From the Vicar: As we come to the close of Advent and into the Christmas season, I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has given so generously of their time, energy and gifts over these past weeks. To all who decorated our church, provided music and readings, welcomed and stewarded, prepared refreshments and supported others quietly behind the scenes — thank you. Your service has been a true blessing. Through your commitment and kindness, the message of Christ’s coming has been shared far beyond our church walls, reaching homes and hearts throughout our community. What we have been able to offer together has been richer and more joyful because of each one of you. Please know how deeply grateful I am and how much your service is valued. May God bless you for all you have given and may the peace and hope of Christmas remain with you and yours in the year ahead. With every blessing from Carolyn. Christmas wishes to you…. Love to, and blessings on all at St. Nic's. May your Christmas be happy and joyous. Stephen It's been a year since I joined the St Nic’s family and everyone has been so kind. I wish everyone a very merry and blessed Christmas. Lee, Michelle, Thomas and violet. With our love and best wishes for a blessed Christmas. Carol & Mike Thank you for your love and support this year. Happy Christmas to all at St Nic’s. Berny McC. Happy Christmas Everyone. Thank you for making St Nicholas Church the happy, caring place it is. Peace, joy and love to you all. Sandra & Carole May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope. The spirit of Christmas which is peace. The heart of Christmas which is love. Love from Moira and David Greenwood Prayers: Please also pray for, Martyn Westby, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Debbie, Helen Willott, Paul Sumner and Maureen Hardman. We also remember Brian Brown, Paul Gosling, Hidy Cartmel and Kathleen Jackson whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 14th December 2025 We seek to be a church that lives by faith, is known by love and is a voice of hope to the community we serve. Website https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11671 Sunday 14th December 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 9.30 am Worship on Zoom 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co in the Broadway Rooms Tuesday 16th December 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 17th December 12.30 pm Funeral of David Bunnell at CarletonThursday 18th December10.00 am Shakespeare School Nativity in Church10.30 pm Christmas Community Coffee Morning7.00 pm Capricorn Singers Christmas Concert in ChurchFriday 19th December9.00 am Little Gang in the Broadway Rooms12.00 pm Funeral of Ivy Roskell in ChurchSaturday 20th December11.00 am Carol Singing outside Aldi (Drinks after in Jubilee Room)Sunday 21st December8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Carol Service RNLI in Church7.00 pm Nine Lessons & Carols in Church (Brass Band) Prayer ministry is available after the 10.45 service in the East transept Mission Weekend on September 11th–13th. Mark your calendars now! Planning and prayer are already underway as we discern how best to bless our community and create opportunities for people to encounter the good news of the gospel. More details to come, but for now, get ready for a year of celebration, faith, and mission! Christmas Fair: Drum roll, please…Our final total is in: £4,600! Absolutely A-MAZ-ING! A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who donated, joined in, planned, supported, delivered and welcomed. We couldn’t have done it without you. We’ve even been crowned the “Best Fair in Town!” — but let’s keep that bit between us! Christmas Wishes: Why not consider sending a Christmas greeting to the whole church family on our specially prepared ‘Christmas greeting notice sheet’ instead of sending Christmas cards? You might even donate the cost of your cards to church(?) The sheet will be printed on 20th December. Please jot down your message, email it, hand it to the Vicar or pop it through the Vicarage letter box. Verbal requests may get overlooked! If you are bringing cards please try to hand them out, rather than leave them at the back of church. This week: Get into the Christmas spirit this coming week with the Capricorn Singers on Thursday evening. Join us on Saturday for carol singing outside Aldi, followed by hot drinks and mince pies back at the church. Round off your Sunday with a retelling of the prophecies and Scripture readings that foretold the birth of our Saviour, along with carols accompanied by the award-winning Thornton Cleveleys Brass Band. 100 Club: On Thursday, at the Christmas Coffee morning, we will make the final large draw for 2025. This includes a 1st prize of £100. We are preparing the 100 Club for 2026 so if you would like to join up, please see Ruth. It costs £1 per number per week with weekly draws and 3 larger draws. This year the 100 Club has contributed over £2500 to church funds with the same amount being returned in prizes. You have to be in it to win it! Prayers: Please also pray for, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Debbie, Paul Gosling, Helen Willott, Paul Sumner, Maureen Hardman and Sarah Taylor. We also remember Fred Thornton, Brian Brown, Ivy Roskell, David Bunnell and Kathleen Jackson whose funerals are due to take place.
