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

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

As we continue our journey through Lent — a season of reflection, renewal, and grace — please find attached this week’s YWOW, together with the church notices below.

Please note that this Sunday, 29 March, is a Fifth Sunday. There will be a United Benefice Service at 10.30 am at St Matthew’s Church, Haslington.

Thanks for Preparing Our Churches

With gratitude we thank all those who have helped prepare our churches for this holy season — especially those who changed the hangings to the purple of Lent and those who created and arranged the displays inside and outside our churches.

These quiet, faithful acts often go unseen, yet they gently shape our worship and remind us of the deeper rhythms of the Church’s life. Thank you for your care and generosity of service.

Coffee Morning

It’s St Matthew’s Coffee Morning is today, Friday 27 March, from 10.00 am until 12 noon in St Matthew’s Church Hall. Everyone is very welcome, and huge thanks to everyone who makes it such a lovely social event.

Prayer Breakfast

Our Prayer Breakfast is tomorrow, Saturday 28 March at 10.00 am in St Matthew’s Church Hall. Thank you to all who help make this gathering possible and to those who come together in fellowship and prayer. Everyone is warmly invited.

As we approach Passiontide and the great events of Holy Week, please find below the services taking place across the United Benefice. You are warmly invited to attend any of these services as we walk together through the story of Christ’s love.

Maundy Thursday – 2 April

4.00 pm – Stripping of the Altar at St Matthew’s Church, Haslington
7.00 pm – Last Supper and Stripping of the Altar at Christ Church, Wheelock

Good Friday – 3 April

10.00 am – An Hour at the Cross at St Matthew’s, Haslington
2.00 pm – An Hour at the Cross at Christ Church, Wheelock
6.30 pm – A Service of Shadows at Christ Church, Wheelock
(a quiet reflective service with readings and candles, as darkness falls at the crucifixion)

Easter Saturday – 4 April

2.00 pm – Easter Egg Hunt for all the family at St Michael & All Angels, Crewe Green

2.00 pm – Easter Afternoon Tea at St Matthew’s Church Hall. Everyone is welcome to this delicious celebration, and thank you to everyone involved in making it happen.

Easter Sunday – 5 April

Services of Holy Communion at the usual times in our parish churches as we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection.

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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