Church Hulme Parish Church
St Luke's - Holmes Chapel
Online version of Parish Magazine
Due to COVID-19 lock down restrictions we have not been able to publish a printed copy of the Parish Magazine for September. We have published the content in this online version and will continue to do so each month until restrictions are eased. Please email all suggested content to media@stlukesholmeschapel.uk
In this Issue – September 2020
From the Vicarage
We reach the start of a new school year and many of us realise that we must get on with it. Despite the difficulties
Genesis Towards Autumn
Having explored the Church of England advice, we are likely to keep Genesis on Zoom up to and...
Operation Christmas Child and Mary’s Meals Backpack Project
I hope I find you all well in these unusual times. It’s the point in the year when we focus on Operation Christmas Child
Help needed to tidy the Cemetery
Our next working party for tidying the area around the memorials at the Knutsford Road Cemetery...
A timely thought about giving
The Covid-19 lockdown has meant that many churches are now facing severe financial issues, so this...
Focus in September
As the protocol for the reopening of the Methodist Church Hall to groups is, as yet, unknown,...
A prayer for racial equality
Lord God, Creator of all people,may your son who suffered the inhumanity of the cross,comfort us...
Diocese of Chester Clergy – Local Moves
Local Clergy Moves and Notices – August 2020 The following have been announced since June 2020:...
Selma – a topical film review
A film review by Sally Churchus, Chair of the Association for Church Editors This is a very...
If biblical headlines were written by today’s media
Have you ever wondered what the modern press would make of biblical events? On Red Sea...
Time For A Smile
The wedding photographer A photographer was badly hurt this morning when a huge block of cheese...
Good News about trial opening of St Luke’s for limited services
After consulting many parishioners, we are trialling limited resumption of short services of Holy Communion on Sundays at 9am and Wednesdays at 10.30am with strict safeguarding in place meeting the official guidance.
Full information on the latest situation regarding physical and Zoom meetings and services can be found on our main website or Facebook page.