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 Sixth Sunday after Trinity, together with our weekly church notices.

We look forward to meeting again for our final session of the Living Generously Course on Wednesday 15th July at 7.00 pm in St Matthew's Church Hall.

We are looking forward to our Strawberry Tea on Saturday 18th July, from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm in St Matthew's Church Hall. Everyone is warmly invited to come along for an enjoyable afternoon of fellowship and refreshments.

Our next Prayer Breakfast will be held on Saturday 25th July at 10.00 am in St Matthew's Church Hall. It is always a lovely opportunity to share breakfast together as we pray for our churches and ourselves.

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

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. Everyone will receive a very warm 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. Arleine 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.

We are deeply grateful to everyone helping to prepare for this special celebration and to all who continue to support the fundraising for the Church Hall. Please do invite your family, friends and neighbours to come along – everyone will receive a very warm welcome.

Our social events are such an important part of our life together. They help us to grow in friendship and fellowship, enjoy one another's company, and strengthen the shared ministry of our churches. Thank you to everyone who works so faithfully behind the scenes to make these occasions possible.

Finally, my sincere thanks go to the fantastic team who have led the fundraising and refurbishment of St Matthew's Church Hall. It is a real joy to see the beautiful new windows now in place, and see the start of the refurbishment of the toilets.

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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