Welcome to St. Nicholas Church – Kingsway
- Welcome to St.Nick’s on Sunday 5th April, Easter Sunday
Dear Friends,
Matthew’s story about the first Easter Sunday morning is full of drama. There is an earthquake, a shining angel, and guards who fall to the ground as if they were dead. If Easter Day were shown on TV in the style of a Doctor Who episode, Matthew’s version is probably the one they would use.
Matthew is a strong storyteller, and his account certainly gets our attention. People still discuss how much of it happened exactly as he describes. It’s possible there really was an earthquake that morning – that area does get earthquakes – and many people believe it happened just as Matthew says.
Jesus tells them again, “Do not be afraid,” and then he sends them out to “go and tell” others.
So this Easter, let us respond as those women did: let us hold on to Jesus, listen to his words “do not be afraid,” worship him, and trust deeply in the truth of the resurrection. And let us go and share this powerful good news with others.
Alison Mills
ALM
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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.
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Life Events
Weddings
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Christenings
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We are an Inclusive Church
St Nicholas Church – An Inclusive Church
St Nick’s joins a growing band of churches rethinking inclusion The Inclusive Church ‘statement of belief’ "We believe in inclusive Church – church which does […]
Life at St. Nick’s
Congratulations to Rev. Canon Dr Rachel Mann
Good news and congratulations! Many Congratulations to our former Rector, Rev Canon Dr Rachel Mann who has been appointed as Archdeacon for Bolton and Salford. […]
60 Years of the Women’s Fellowship
Sunday October 20th 2019 Today we had a lovely celebratory service and lunch for our Women’s Fellowship 60th anniversary, it was so special to have […]
Happy 90th Birthday Fred!
We celebrated a special birthday with one of our congregation this morning. Congratulations to Fred (Murphy) on his 90th birthday. Fred has given many years […]
Happy 90th Birthday St Nicholas Church, Burnage!
St. Nicholas Church celebrates its 90th Birthday on Saturday 8th December. On Sunday 9th December 2018 we will hold a Christingle Service and 90th Birthday […]
The Tree Of War – September 2015
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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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