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Events
| Multi-Church Workshop 22/05/2012 - Foxhill A two day residential conference led by Jeremy Martineau, Director of the Centre for the Study of Rural Ministry (former National Rural Officer and Secretary to the Archbishops' Commission on Rural Affairs) |
| The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration Service 27/05/2012 - Chester Cathedral An invitation from +Peter to attend a special service to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee |
| Monsieur De Coubertin's' Magnificent Opymlic Feat! 01/06/2012 - Bebbington "Riding Lights must take Gold for packing non-stop humour and fast-paced historic and cultural detail into a first-class performance." YORK PRESS. |
Bishop's House
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DIAMOND JUBILEE SERVICE
CHESTER CATHEDRAL
3pm Sunday 27 May
In the presence of various civic guests, the cathedral choirs will
sing music associated with the Queen’s life and reign, and the
Bishop of Chester will be the preacher. Free entry.
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New Christian club for young people A ROC cafe for youngsters is now open in Adswood, near Stockport. The Archdeacon of Macclesfield, Ian Bishop, performed the official opening in the presence of local dignitaries, some 50 children, plus representatives of the Church, the local authority, the police and fire services. The cafe has been developed in collaboration with St George's Church, Stockport, alongside other local churches, community groups and residents. Its name reflects the big role played by the charity ROC (Redeeming Our Communities) in the setting up of the project. |
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GAP 3 gets underway - and we've got the T-shirt to prove it! The latest round of Growth Action Planning (GAP) involves new parish packs being given out during the Archdeacons' Visitations, and parish teams giving presentations about how the process is working for them. St James, Gatley, entered into the spirit of things with gusto by putting their own spin on the occasion. They wore T-shirts bearing the slogan 'St James GAP ley'. PICTURED are Vicar Bob Read and members of the congregation. Archdeacon Ian Bishop is standing behind them. |
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Bishop invites all to celebrate our Queen's achievements A service of celebration for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee will take place at Chester Cathedral from 3pm on Sunday 27 May. The Bishop of Chester is encouraging people from right across our diocese to attend. Bishop Peter will preach at the service, which he says will give a chance for people to come together and celebrate the magnificent achievements of our Queen, who he says has been an "inspiration throughout the years". |
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And there are lots of other Jubilee celebrations ... Parishes across our diocese are celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a range of special lunches and events. Her Majesty's Coronation took place on 2 June 1953. As well as the big service planned for Chester Cathedral on Sunday 27 May(reported seperately), there will also be an informal ecumenical jubilee service at Christ the King Church, Birkenhead, on Sunday 10 June, starting at 3.30pm. Churches across the Wirral of different denominations have been invited to send two representatives (or more if they wish), and the Bishop of Birkenhead will attend, as well as a range of civic dignitaries and private citizens. |
Features
A splendid new church hall for ElworthMuch planning, donating and liaison with the local community went on before this £1.2 million hall complex could be built, writes STEPHEN REGAN.
Cycle of Prayer
Cycle of Prayer 2012 - 21/05/2012Chicago - (V, The Episcopal Church)
The Rt Revd Jeffrey Lee.
Heswall Saint Peter and the Church of The Good Shepherd
Jonathan Gibbs, Jim Bridgman, Jenny Bridgman, Alan Leach, Jacky Wise; Peter Twin, Brenda Wilson, Arthur Rixon (Readers).
Youth
The Key
New Training sessions for those working with young people are being launched across the diocese in the coming months.
Sports 2012 – Postponed
A statement on the postponement of the 2012 sports event.
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