Welcome to St. Nicholas Church – Kingsway

Join us on Sunday 9th March at 10:30 a.m. for our weekly Sunday Service.
  • St.Nick’s newsletter for Sunday 9th and 16th  March
    Dear Friends, 

    Before Jesus began his ministry, he spent time in the desert—a harsh and unyielding environment. It must have been an extremely challenging experience, but perhaps this solitude, free from distraction, was necessary for his preparation. Similarly, the Desert Mothers and Fathers of the fourth and fifth centuries withdrew to the wilderness to seek communion with God. Their lives were far from easy. The Israelites, too, wandered the desert and often voiced their struggles and discontent, showing just how difficult their journey was.

    We all encounter deserts in our lives. Sometimes they are spiritual, moments when our connection to God feels tenuous or our faith is tested. At other times, they are life deserts—seasons of personal hardship and trial. Yet deserts, vast as they may be, always have boundaries. After what feels like endless hardship, signs of life begin to emerge: tiny sprouts, then grass, shrubs, and eventually a lush landscape replaces the barrenness, the light begins to shine at the end of the long tunnel.

    Before Jesus began his ministry, he spent time in the desert—a harsh and unyielding environment. It must have been an extremely  challenging experience, but perhaps this solitude, free from distraction, was necessary for his preparation. Similarly, the Desert Mothers and Fathers of the fourth and fifth centuries withdrew to the wilderness to seek communion with God. Their lives were far from easy. The Israelites, too, wandered the desert and often voiced their struggles and discontent, showing just how difficult their journey was. We get a sense of the harsh environment of the desert in Frank Herbert’s Dune. This science fiction epic centers on the desert planet of Arrakis. The harsh environment shapes the culture, spirituality, and survival of its inhabitants, echoing themes of resilience.

    We all encounter deserts in our lives. Sometimes they are spiritual, moments when our connection to God feels tenuous or our faith is tested. At other times, they are life deserts—seasons of personal hardship and trial. Yet deserts, vast as they may be, always have boundaries. After what feels like endless hardship, signs of life begin to emerge: tiny sprouts, then grass, shrubs, and eventually a lush landscape replaces the barrenness.

    And what about the journey through the desert? Arab traders knew the locations of oases and wadis, navigating from one to the next for sustenance and rest, each stop enabling them to press on.

    Though deserts often lack clear paths, a route always exists, however faint. Modern-day desert travellers in their 4x4s rely on generations of knowledge to guide them. In our own deserts, we have God as our guide. With the survival tools He provides and vigilant eyes to spot those life-giving oases, we too can navigate the difficult terrain and continue our journey.

    With every blessing, 

    Alison Mills
    ALM and Churchwarden

     Live Broadcast: If you can’t attend in person, you can watch the service live on our website: http//: St-Nicholas-Church.org.uk Website.

      YouTube Channel: Catch up on previous Sunday and Taizé services by visiting our YouTube channel

    Wednesday 5th March, Ash Wednesday service, 10.30am, with ashing
    Join us on Ash Wednesday at 10.30am when we’ll welcome Bishop Mark Davies to lead our worship for this special day which marks the start of lent.
    Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served after the service.

     Sunday 9th March 2025 Lent 1

    This Sunday is the first Sunday of Lent. We look forward to welcoming Rev Josh Gaskell from St.Paul’s, Withington to preside and Mandy Mullins from St. James and Emmanuel to preach.


    Sunday 16th March Lent 2
    On Sunday 16th March we will look forward to welcoming back Rev Cate Allison to preside and preach. 


    Our MD and Organist Ollie Mills will provide the music for both the services with readings and prayers from the St.Nick’s team #Refreshments will be served after the service

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Dates for your diary:
Wednesday morning Eucharist 10 am with Rev Augustine Tanner-Ihm, all welcome

(The Wednesday 5th March morning service has been cancelled due to ill health)


Church prayer garden
The bird boxes are now in the trees, ready to welcome our feathered friends. Thank you to David Crossley for installing the boxes on Saturday. The first tree is flourishing in the centre of the garden and plans are now in place for the railway sleepers to form a boundary and the palettes to create some raised borders. We’re working towards Silver Eco-Church status. If you can help us on this journey, please contact  jane@st-nicholas-church.org.uk. 

Celebrating Black History Month

Dates for your Diary

Welcome to St. Nicholas Church – Taizé Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Our next Taizé Worship service will take place on Tuesday 5th November at 7pm. The service will be led by our organist and MD Ollie Mills, with prayers and a reading from St.Nick’s team. Do join us for this simple, contemplative service with chants and prayers all by candlelight.  This service will be broadcast live via our website: www.st-nicholas-church.org.uk […]

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Upcoming Events at St Nicks

Mark your calendars for St. Nick’s array of festive events! We eagerly anticipate your presence at: National Remembrance Day Service: Sunday, November 10th 10.30am Fog Lane Tree Lighting Ceremony & Grand Festivities: Friday, November 29th from 5.30pm in church and then from 6.30pm on Fog Lane, featuring a special guest! Christmas Taize Evening Worship: Tuesday 3rd December 7pm Kingsway Christmas Market: Saturday 7th December 11.00 to 2.00pm Christingle Service : Sunday, December 8th 10.30am The […]

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Clergy

Augustine Tanner-Ihm
Associate Priest
Growing up in Chicago, he has travelled the globe speaking on matters close to his heart, such as race, reconciliation and spirituality. He has been a guest speaker for various institutions, such as the Durham Student Union, BBC Breakfast, Church of England General Synod and the Houses of Parliament. He has also featured numerous times on radio for the BBC and presented at several LGBTQ+ events. Augustine has written for the Church Times, The Moody Standard and The Church of England Newspaper. With degrees in Education and Theology from Durham University, he has previously studied at Northwestern University, Iowa State University, Sarum College and St Mellitus College.

Lay Ministry

Alison Mills
Authorised Lay Minister
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Margaret Vessey
Authorised Lay Minister (Emeritus)

Life Events

Weddings

Getting married at St. Nick's is meaningful, spiritual, personal, beautiful – just as you would want it to be. The Your Church Wedding website from the […]

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Christenings

At a Christening, a child is baptized. It's the first step on an amazing journey with God, parents, friends, family, godparents and the church.  If you're […]

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Life at St. Nick’s

Safeguarding

Safeguarding

At St. Nicholas Church we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Giles Elliott

Email: safeguarding@st-nicholas-church.org.uk

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted atsafeguarding@manchester.anglican.org or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958

 Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

 In the case of an emergency

 If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

 Helplines

 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).

  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
  • Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

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