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

Dear People of God,

Please find attached this week's YWOW for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, together with our weekly church notices.

There is much to look forward to over the coming weeks, and we warmly invite you to join us whenever you can.

Firstly, thank you to everyone who supported last Saturday's Strawberry Tea. It was a wonderful afternoon of fellowship, delicious refreshments and warm hospitality. My sincere thanks go to everyone who baked, served, welcomed our guests, set up, cleared away and worked so hard behind the scenes to make it such an enjoyable occasion.

Our regular Friday Coffee Morning is taking place this morning, from 10.00 am until 12 noon in St Matthew's Church Hall. Whether you're a regular or have never been before, we'd love to see you. It's always a lovely opportunity to meet friends old and new over a cup of coffee and good conversation.

Tomorrow, Saturday 25th July, we meet again at 10.00 am for our Prayer Breakfast in St Matthew's Church Hall. Sharing breakfast together and spending time in prayer is always a special part of our life together. Everyone is warmly welcome.

We are also looking forward to Steve and Viv Grunner's Coffee Morning on Friday 31st July, from 10.00 am until 12 noon. Tickets are £5, with all proceeds supporting the continuing refurbishment of St Matthew's Church Hall. Tickets are available from Arliene.

Looking ahead to August, St Michael & All Angels, Crewe Green, will be hosting a Brunch Coffee Morning on Saturday 8th August, from 10.00 am until 12 noon. We hope many people will be able to join us for coffee, brunch and good company. A warm welcome awaits everyone.

We're also looking forward to our Church Walk on Saturday 15th August. We'll meet at 11.00 am in the Salt Line car park before enjoying a leisurely walk along the Salt Line to The Horseshoe Inn for lunch together. The menu and a sign-up sheet are available at the back of St Matthew's Church, and everyone is warmly welcome.

Further ahead, on Sunday 20th September, St Matthew's will celebrate its Patronal Festival (the Sunday nearest St Matthew's Day) with a Choral Book of Common Prayer Evensong, led by Christine and the choir. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Arliene is preparing a display celebrating the life and worship of St Matthew's, so if you have any photographs, memorabilia or other items of interest, she would be delighted to hear from you.

Our social events are an important part of our common life. They strengthen friendships, build fellowship, welcome newcomers and remind us that the Church is not simply somewhere we come on a Sunday, but a community in which we share our lives together.

My sincere thanks go to everyone who gives so generously of their time and gifts to make these events possible: those who prepare food, serve refreshments, bake cakes, welcome visitors, organise rotas, set up and clear away, look after our buildings and gardens, arrange flowers, lead worship, provide music, and quietly undertake the many unseen jobs that help our churches flourish. Your faithful service is deeply appreciated.

It continues to be a joy to see the transformation of St Matthew's Church Hall. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to raise funds, oversee the project and support this important investment in the future of our church and community. It is already proving to be a wonderful resource for both church and village life.

I hope and pray that you have a peaceful and blessed week.

With every blessing,

Jane

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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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