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

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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

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

With gratitude, we thank those who have helped prepare our churches for this holy season, especially those who changed the hangings to the purple of Lent and who created and arranged displays. These quiet, faithful acts often go unseen, yet they shape our worship and remind us of the deeper rhythms of the Church’s life. Thank you for your care and generosity of service.

We also offer warm thanks to everyone who supported and attended St Michael & All Angels’ Pancake Coffee Morning. It was a joyful and fun gathering, and we are most grateful to all who contributed, helped, and shared in the morning.

You are very warmly invited to St Matthew’s Coffee Morning, with pancakes, on Friday 27th February, from 10.00 am until 12 noon in St Matthew’s Church Hall. Do come along if you are able — everyone is most welcome.

Our Lent Course, Draw Near, has now begun at Christ Church, Wheelock. Please remember that the sessions stand alone, and you would be very welcome to join at any point, whether for a single evening or more. The course meets on Thursday evenings at 7.00 pm in the café area.

Safeguarding remains an essential part of our common life, and we continue to be deeply thankful for those who serve in this ministry. The Diocesan Safeguarding Director, Sean Augustin, will be at St Barnabas Church (CW1 3HX) on Tuesday 3rd March at 7.00 pm, introducing the diocesan campaign Speak Out, Stay Safe. This will be a valuable opportunity to listen, learn, and ask questions.

Looking ahead, St Matthew’s Quiz Night will take place on 14th March — a wonderful excuse to gather friends and assemble your teams.

Also on Saturday 14th March, St Michael & All Angels will host its next Brunch Coffee Morning, from 10.00 am to 12 noon in church. All are very welcome.

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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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