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

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

A very happy and blessed Easter to you all.

After the long journey through Lent and the solemn days of Holy Week, we arrive on Sunday morning at the heart of the Christian faith — the joyful news that Christ is risen from the dead. The stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and God’s love has triumphed over death.

Easter reminds us that however dark things may seem, God is always at work bringing new life, new hope, and new beginnings. The risen Christ meets us where we are and calls us forward into the light of his resurrection.

Please find attached this week's YWOW with the readings and prayers for Easter Sunday and next week's YWOW,  the readings and prayers for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.

Thank you to everyone who has helped prepare our churches for this great festival — through flowers, music, cleaning, prayer, and the many quiet acts of service that make our worship possible. Your care and generosity help make our churches beautiful places in which to celebrate the Resurrection. Thank you to everyone who has enabled our worship over holy week and Easter. 

Whether you are joining us in church this morning or praying at home, you are very much part of our worshipping community.

Please note, there is no Cafe Church this 2nd Sunday of Easter.

And a huge thank you to everyone involved in the Prayer Breakfast and coffee morning. Thank you too for our fabulous Parish magazine.

Everyone is welcome to our Good Friday worship; 10.00 am at St Matthew's, 2.00 pm (An hour at the cross) and 6.30pm Service of Shadows at Christ Church. 

Everyone is welcome to the Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter story, crafts and refreshments at St Michael & All Angels, Crewe Green.

May the joy and peace of the risen Christ fill your hearts and homes this Easter.

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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