United Benefice of
St. Matthew, Haslington, St. Michael & All Angels Crewe Green, Christ Church Wheelock

Dear friends in Christ,
I hope all is well with you. Please find attached YWOW for Remembrance Sunday. Please also note our Advent themed cafe church.

Please be advised of the revised date, day and time of our Advent course is “Lights for Christ”, starts on Thursday 20th November, 7.00pm in St Matthew’s church hall. It will run through to 18th of December because there will be no course on 4th December. 4th December is the brass band concert at Christ Church, Wheelock, beginning at 7.00pm and everyone is very welcome.

We will remember loved ones who have died at our Remembrance service at St Matthew's church, next Sunday, 16th November at 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome. If you'd like a loved one remembered in our prayers please let Vicar Jane know.

The United Benefice confirmation service, (for St Matthew's, St Michael & All Angels and Christ Church folk) with Bishop Mark, the Bishop of Chester, is on 7th December, 10.30 am, at Christ Church Wheelock. Please get in touch with me if you'd like to be confirmed.

The Samaritan’s Purse ShoeBox scheme collection day is Sunday 16th November, please bring shoe boxes to church for that day. I’ll leave some shoe boxes and leaflets in church. If we run out, please look online for details and use a shoe box from him, with appropriate labels etc. Out thanks to Helen Ledward for organising this for us.

There are 2 fundraising events to support the refurbishment of the church hall:

- a "Hymn a thon" on Saturday November 15th, 10.00 am until 3.00pm, please sponsor Chris organist to play your favourite hymns. Sponsor forms and envelopes are at the back of the church. Help is needed with refreshment during the day - please would you sign up using the list at the back of church, with choosing your time, we suggest two people together for one hour. Thanks from the team.

- November 30th Golf Club Sunday lunch 12pm for 12 30pm see Viv as from Sunday the 9th November to put your name on the list to reserve your place. Many thanks for your support.

St Michael & All Angels', Christmas Fair.  It is on 22nd November 11.00am until 2.00pm,  in church. Everyone is very welcome.

St Matthew’s Soup & Carols is on Saturday 6th December, In the church hall Christmas Hamper Raffle with the opportunity to enter the '12 Days of Christmas' Hamper Raffle for a chance to win a delightful festive hamper.

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With every blessing

Vicar Jane xx

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1st Sunday      St Matthew's        9:30am:  Holy Communion     (live streamed)

                        Christ Church      10:45am: Family Service         (live streamed)

                        St Michael's        11:00am:  Morning Prayer

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2nd Sunday    St Matthew's         9:30am:  Morning Prayer       (live streamed)

                       Christ Church      10:45am:  Morning Prayer       (live streamed)

                       St Michael's        11:00am:  Holy Communion

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3rd Sunday     St Matthew's        9:30am:  Holy Communion     (live streamed)

                       Christ Church     10:45am:  Family Communion  (live streamed)

                       St Michael's       11:00am:  Morning Prayer

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4th Sunday     St Matthew's       9:30am:  Morning Prayer        (live streamed)

                       Christ Church    10:45am:  Morning Prayer        (live streamed)

                       St Michael's      11:00am:  Holy Communion

                       Christ Church      4:30pm:  Evensong               (live streamed)          

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5th Sunday         10:30am: Joint Benefice Service

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​​Wednesday Holy Communion takes place at St Matthew's (BCP) at 10:45am

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