Welcome to St. Nicholas Church – Kingsway
- St.Nick’s newsletter for Sunday 17th November
Dear St. Nick’s Kingsway Family,
Dear St. Nick’s Kingsway Family,
Occasionally, groups of people gather to await the end of the world as we know it. Often, they’ve calculated the exact time from a biblical text taken out of context. Apocalyptic writings, such as those in Daniel or Revelation, have sparked many imaginations. Yet, the predicted dates come and go, and the world continues.
In Sunday’s gospel from Mark, Jesus talks about the destruction of the Temple. His four closest disciples ask for a sign that will precede this event. Jesus’ response shows he understands their deeper concern: they are not just asking about the destruction of a building, but about the end of time. The Temple was indeed destroyed in AD 70, but the world did not end.
When Jesus spoke about the stones of the Temple being thrown down, he was reminding them that buildings and national institutions may come and go, but God remains forever. The focus on visible signs of organised religion persists today. It’s easy to think of “church” as the building where we gather on Sundays, rather than as the body of Christ, the people of God. We are called to be living stones in the temple, with Christ himself as the cornerstone.
We are tasked with living out Jesus’ teachings in the world, loving God and our neighburs. Our Saviour will come again in glory, but it is not for us to know the day or the hour.
In the meantime, there is much to do and many events in which we can all participate to show our support for St. Nick’s Kingsway and our neighbours.Alison
Alison Mills
ALM and Churchwarden
St.Nick’s Kingsway.
Sunday 17th November
Our service this Sunday will be led by our minister, Rev Dr. K. Augustine Tanner-Ihm, who will preach and preside at our Sunday morning service. Our musical director, Ollie Mills, will provide the music. Readings and prayers will be lead by 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
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 […]
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 […]
Clergy
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Life Events
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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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