Last Sunday we held our final 8:30 am and 10:30 am services before we move to one Choral Eucharist service at 9 am on Sunday mornings starting on the 1st September.A huge thank you goes to our choir for singing the aptly named anthem, 'Lead Me, Lord' reminding us to put our trust in God as he guides us through this next stage of our ministry as a parish and a gathered worshiping community in Chadderton.We thank God for blessing us so richly and pray that he will be with us on our journey into the future as we continue to live out our missional call to share the Gospel in Faith, Hope and Love ❤️.
Our church grounds are enjoyed by all the community and we are looking for volunteers to help us maintain them. Not only does it help the church, but it is a great social activity too!Possible tasks include: maintaining our new garden of remembrance, planting new flowers, shrubs and bushes, tending to planters and boarders, trimming hedges, and cutting grass.To register your interest click here!
The Right Revd David Walker, Bishop of Manchester is pleased that His Majesty King Charles III has approved the appointment of the Revd Elizabeth Devall as Incumbent of Chadderton, St Matthew with St Luke to be held in plurality with St Anne, Royton.Revd Liz's last service at St Mark, Heyside will be Sunday, 8th September ahead of pastoral re-organisation for St Mark's Church.Everyone at St Matthew and St Luke is looking forward to welcoming Revd Liz with a Service of Welcome being held on Wednesday, 25th September at 7:30 pm.Please keep all parishes involved in this period of transition in your prayers over the coming months.
It has been a privilege to spend time with our community in these holy seasons of Lent and Eastertide.Below are some pictures from our Service of Light and Choral Eucharist this morning. Thank you to all our volunteers who have helped make this week such a success, and to the flower arrangers who always do a fantastic job in keeping church looking at its best!Thank you also to Revd Canon Richard Hawkins for presiding at our services during Holy Week and on Easter Sunday. We thank him for his guidance in thoughtful prayer and worship.
