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 October. It is hoped that we will be able to resume publication of the Parish Magazine with effect from the November issue, although this will very much depend on any future developments regarding precautions surrounding the Covid19 pandemic. Further information can be read here. Please email all suggested content to media@stlukesholmeschapel.uk
From the Registers
| Funerals: | |
| 2nd September | Belinda Boardman (58) at The Birches Crematorium, Lostock Gralem |
| 11th September | Phyllis Longley (85) at Churchyard |
| 15th September | Canon Ron Smith (83) at Churchyard |
In this Issue – October 2020
From The Vicarage
Without face to face contact and larger services, I am not having the same sort of conversations I remember before lockdown. It’s frustrating. You may be experiencing something similar.
Zooming Back To Genesis
Welcome back to Genesis after the summer break. We hope you were able to enjoy days out or mini...
MU’s ‘Thank You Key Workers’ Appeal
The Mothers’ Union wants to help families of key workers by offering them a range of free day...
Happy Harvest
This Harvest will be different from previous years because of the consequences of Covid-19 – but...
Focus in October
Trish and Will Litchfield will present 'Santiago and Easter Island' via Zoom conferencing on...
Remembered This Month
Edith Cavell is a good saint for NHS workers this year: she cared for the sick despite the danger to her own safety.
Jonah’s Whale Was A Red Herring!
Everyone loves the story of Jonah because of the whale – and they probably take it with a large pinch of sea salt!
Psalm 23 – A Psalm For The Pandemic
There are few psalms as personal and real as Psalm 23.It records David’s experience of God as his Shepherd going through dark times. In the midst of the effects of a global pandemic, this psalm speaks to the fears that can overwhelm us.
Parish Magazine Developments
It is hoped that we will be able to resume publication of the Parish Magazine with effect from the...
A Very Useful ‘Bible App’
I’ve discovered a very helpful Christian ‘app’, which you may be interested in downloading. It’s free and has some excellent features. Called the ‘Bible app’ it was created by ‘YouVersion’.
Churches Enjoy Zooming
Most churches who used digital channels during lockdown, in order to keep in touch with their...
Time For A Smile
Superhero? I have just seen a man running along the street with a cape on. "Are you a Superhero?"...
Limited services will continue in St Luke’s church into October
The relaxation of official restrictions now permits certain services to continue in church buildings, but subject to strict conditions including social distancing being met and comprehensive risk assessment. St Luke’s is a relatively small church and keeping to the recommended social distancing requirement limits the maximum number who can safely attend to about 30 people.
Full information on the latest situation regarding physical and Zoom meetings and services can be found on our main website or Facebook page.