St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 8th February 2026 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 8th February- 2nd before Lent 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 Tuesday 10th February 10.45 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 11.30 am Funeral of Lesley Christian in Church 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 11th February 2.45 am Funeral of Pat Kettle at Lytham 4.30 pm Diocesan Safeguarding Course -Jubilee Room Thursday 12th February 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning Friday 13th February9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway RoomsSunday 15th February8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & CoMorning Prayer 8 amMonday – St Peter’sTuesday – St Peter’sWednesday – St David’sThursday – St NicholasFriday – St Nicholas Prayer ministry is available in the East transept after the 10.45 service “And God Saw That It Was Good” (Genesis 1–2:3) This scripture set for today offers us one of the most beautiful truths in Scripture: God delights in creation. Again and again, as light is separated from darkness, land from sea and life fills the earth, we hear the words, “And God saw that it was good.” Creation is not rushed or careless; it is purposeful, imaginative and joyful. And when God rests on the seventh day, it is not because the work was a burden, but because it was worth delighting in. That same sense of creativity and joy was very much on display on Friday when the Vicar was asked to serve as a judge for ‘Shakespeare’s Got Talent.’ The afternoon was filled with music, dance, drama and more than a little nervous excitement. Each performance was unique and carefully prepared. Sitting there, it was hard not to think of Genesis 1 and the extraordinary variety God weaves into the world. In the creation story, God speaks and something new comes into being. At the talent show, pupils stepped forward and shared gifts that had been quietly forming over time. These talents did not appear out of nowhere; they were nurtured, encouraged and refined. In that sense, they reflect the ongoing work of creation itself, as God continues to shape and grow the gifts placed within each person. Not every performance won a prize, but every contribution mattered. As a church, we are called to notice and nurture the gifts around us: in our children and young people, in our schools and in our wider community. Whether talents are displayed on a stage or quietly lived out in kindness, service or faithfulness, they are all part of God’s good creation. May we continue to look at the world—and at one another—with God’s eyes, ready to say with joy and gratitude: “It is very good.” Lent Study Course – Save the dates: Starts Wednesday 25th February, for five consecutive weeks, 4.30 pm at St David’s Church on Larkholme Lane. Parking isn’t great, so we recommend car sharing as far as possible, using St Nic’s as a meeting point. Please see the Vicar if you need a lift. January’s 100 Club Winners: Margaret Kershaw, Dorothy Angel, Alma Wright, Carole Pilling, Dorothy Calderbank, Christopher Jones, Rihana Elkalini, Moira Greenwood, Mavis Evans, Dorothy Greene, Lee Peter, Ann Turner, Sue Dell, Elizabeth Leeson, Judith Crosby, Shirley Kershaw, Gerald Mathias and Carol Newton. Congratulations and thank you for supporting the ministry of the church in this fun way. Prayers: Please pray for Dorothy Angel, Anthony, Jeff Chambers, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Paul Sumner, Carol Newton, Debbie, Maureen Hardman, Ron & Joyce Bussell We also remember the lives and families of Martyn Westby, Patricia Kettle, Janis Lowden, Violet Clapp and Lesley Christian whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 1st February 2026 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 1 February – Presentation of Christ 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church 10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & Co Monday 2nd February 1.30 pm Community crafts and games in the Jubilee Room Tuesday 3rd February 10.45 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Wednesday 4th February 11.00 am Funeral of Mildred Ross at Carleton 2.00 pm Bereavement Group – Strawberry Gardens Thursday 5th February 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning Friday 6th February9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway Rooms11.00 am Funeral of David Morley in ChurchSunday 8th February8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & CoMorning Prayer 8 amMonday – St Peter’sTuesday – St Peter’sWednesday – St NicholasThursday – St NicholasFriday – St NicholasPrayer ministry is available in the East transept after the 10.45 service We are delighted to welcome the Revd Kathryn Sperring, who will be preaching and presiding at our services this morning. Kathryn is the Assistant Curate at St John’s, Little Thornton. Her curacy is drawing to a close and she will soon be moving on to pastures new — although exactly where that may be is still to be discerned. Please hold Kathryn, Trevor and the family in your prayers as they prepare for this time of transition and seek God’s guidance for the next chapter in their lives. The Presentation of Christ- in the Temple is celebrated forty days after Christmas and is a quiet yet profound moment in the story of Jesus’ early life. Marking Mary and Joseph’s faithful observance of Jewish law, this event reveals both humility and revelation: the infant Jesus is brought to the Temple, not as a king in splendour, but as a child entrusted to God. There, the aged Simeon and the prophet Anna recognize what others cannot yet see — that this child is the long-awaited light for all nations. This feast, often known as Candlemas, is rich with symbolism. Light plays a central role, reminding us that Christ enters the world’s ordinary spaces to illuminate hearts, homes and communities. It is a celebration of hope, faithfulness and patient expectation fulfilled. As we gather, we are invited to share in that same joy: welcoming Christ anew, carrying His light forward and recognizing the sacred in simple, everyday acts of devotion. Lent Study Course – Save the dates: Wednesday 25th February, for five consecutive weeks, 4.30 pm at St David’s Church on Larkholme Lane. Parking isn’t great, so we recommend car sharing as far as possible, using St Nic’s as a meeting point. No need to sign up, but please see the Vicar if you need a lift. Bishop Philip's new ‘Knowing Jesus’ course has five sessions. The series will help us to know about Jesus as we seek to understand more about who he is, what he has come to do and how he sets us free. It will also help us to know Jesus as we explore what to means to be in a deeper relationship with him and to offer our whole lives to him. The sessions are, The Ascended Jesus, The Sending Jesus, The Suffering Jesus, The Servant Jesus and The Triumphant Jesus. Prayers: Please pray for Dorothy Angel, Anthony, Jeff Chambers, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Paul Sumner, Carol Newton, Debbie and Maureen Hardman. We also remember the lives and families of Martyn Westby, Mildred Ross, David Morley, Patricia Kettle and Lesley Christian whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 25th January 2026We seek to be a church that lives by faith, is known by love andis a voice of hope to the community we serve.Website https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11671 Sunday 25th January 8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church 4.00 pm Family & CoMonday 26th JanuaryFuneral of Hiddy Cartmell St Paul’s Church - Egerton Road in BlackpoolTuesday 27th January10.45 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church Thursday 29th January10.30 am Community Coffee Morning Friday 30th January9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway RoomsSunday 1 February8.30 am Holy Communion in Church10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 pm Family & CoThere is no public Morning Prayer this weekPrayer ministry is available after the 10.45 service in the East transept. A huge thank you to Judith and everyone who helped make our extended Thursday Coffee and Lunch such a lovely gathering! From the friendly faces who served up the homemade soup to those who came along to relax and chat — you all made the morning feel welcoming, warm and full of community spirit. It was wonderful to see so many people staying, talking and enjoying time together. That’s exactly what these mornings are all about. We’ll be doing it all again on 19th February, when we’ll be linking up with Brian House Children’s Hospice to raise much needed funds for their ongoing work. We’d love to see you there. Bring a friend, a neighbour, or someone who could use a friendly morning out — there’s always room at the table, plenty of good company and of course, something tasty to enjoy. Looking forward to seeing you next time!Lent Study Course – Save the dates: Wednesday 25th February, for five consecutive weeks, 4.30 pm at St David’s Church on Larkholme Lane. Parking isn’t great, so we recommend car sharing as far as possible, using St Nic’s as a meeting point. No need to sign up, but if you need a lift please speak to the Vicar.Bishop Philip's new ‘Knowing Jesus’ course has five sessions. The series will help us to know about Jesus as we seek to understand more about who he is, what he has come to do and how he sets us free. It will also help us to know Jesus as we explore what to means to be in a deeper relationship with him and to offer our whole lives to him. The sessions are, The Ascended Jesus, The Sending Jesus, The Suffering Jesus, The Servant Jesus and The Triumphant Jesus. Prayers: Please pray for Dorothy Angel, Anthony, Jeff Chambers, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Paul Sumner, Carol Newton, Debbie and Maureen Hardman. We also remember the lives and families of Hiddy Cartmel, Jack Briggs, Martyn Westby, Mildred Ross, David Morley, Patricia Kettle and Lesley Christian whose funerals are due to take place.
St Nicholas Parish Church Fleetwood. Week beginning 18th January 2026 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 18th January 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 Tuesday 20th January 10.45 am Funeral of Mary Kilburn in Church 10.45 am Singing for pleasure in the Jubilee Room 2.00 pm Holy Communion in Church 6.45 pm PCC Meets in the Jubilee Room Wednesday 21st January 12.00 pm Funeral of Peter Dickson in Church 2.45 pm Funeral of Brian Brown at Carleton Thursday 22nd January 10.30 am Community Coffee Morning and LunchFriday 23rd January9.00 am Little Gang in Broadway RoomsSunday 25th January8.30 am Holy Communion in Church9.30 am Worship on Zoom10.45 am Holy Communion in Church4.00 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. Brian Brown’s Funeral: Please see the Vicar today if you are planning to attend Brian’s funeral and need a lift. Hiddy Cartmell’s funeral is arranged for 1 pm on Monday 26th of January and will take place at St Paul’s Church, Egerton Road in Blackpool. Rev’d Carolyn is taking the service. Thursday Coffee and Lunch: Our Community Coffee Morning is getting an extended run this week — we’ll be open right through to 12:30 pm! Alongside our usual treats, we’ll also be serving homemade soup to keep you warm and well-fed. Why not drop in, relax and bring a couple of friends along? There’s no charge — just good company, friendly faces and a warm welcome waiting for you. We are now in the season of Epiphany, a time that reminds us how Christ is revealed to the world. The Baptism of Jesus shows us who he truly is. Last Sunday, we reflected on the Magi, who recognised Jesus as King and on Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan—where the heavens opened, the Spirit descended like a dove and God declared, “This is my Son, the Beloved.” This week, the baptism of Jesus returns in our readings, but this time through the apostle John, who recounts the testimony of John the Baptist. We are reminded again that both the Epiphany and the baptism of Christ reveal Jesus not only as friend and teacher, but as God made present among us. His baptism also calls us to remember our own—that we, too, are God’s beloved children, invited to seek and serve Christ in all people. Even when God feels distant, we are called to carry the light of Christ into places of need, discomfort and hope. Our prayer for this season is that, just as the Magi were changed by encountering Jesus, we may also meet him anew—through Scripture, through prayer and through one another—so that we may be led to live differently and shine his light wherever we go. Prayers: Please pray for Dorothy Angel, Harvey Stansfield, Hannah, Carol Walters, Muriel, Helen Willott, Paul Sumner, Carol Newton, Debbie and Maureen Hardman. We also remember the lives and families of Brian Brown, Hidy Cartmel, Jack Briggs, Mary Kilburn, Martyn Westby, Mildred Ross, David Morley, Patricia Kettle and Peter Dixon whose funerals are due to take place.
