Welcome to St. Nicholas Church – Kingsway

• Welcome to St. Nick’s on Sunday 6th and 13th September 2026

  

  Dear Friends,

  A short story based on the Gospel reading for this Sunday: Matthew 18:15-20.

  The Broken Birdhouse

  Sam and Mia built a birdhouse together and proudly hung it in a tree.The next day, Sam found it broken. He heard that Mia had been climbing the tree and assumed it was her fault. Feeling hurt, Sam stopped talking to Mia.

  After a few days, Sam remembered Jesus’ teaching about talking to someone when there is a problem. He went to Mia and said, “I was upset because I thought you broke the birdhouse.”Mia explained, “A branch was about to fall on it. I tried to move it, but it snapped and damaged the birdhouse. I meant to tell you.”

  Sam realised he had misunderstood. “I’m sorry I didn’t talk to you sooner,” he said. Together they repaired the birdhouse, and before long, a robin made its nest inside. As they watched, Sam smiled. “I’m glad we worked things out“ “Me too,” said Mia.

  And they remembered that when people talk, listen, and forgive, friendships can be made whole again.

  “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20)
  
  Alison Mills
  ALM and Churchwarden

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  Wednesday midweek Holy Communion 10.30 am
  We  hold our usual Wednesday Holy Communion at 10.30am.We look forward to welcoming Rev Mark Hewerdine to preside at our Wednesday services in July and August. #Everyonewelcome #Refreshments

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  Sunday 6th September, All Age Worship 
  We look forward to welcoming Rev Philip Dobson to preside and preach this Sunday.  Our Eucharist service starts at 10.45am. Music will be provided by Christian Fields with prayers and readings delivered by St Nick’s team. Refreshments will be served after the service.

  Readings	Page	Readers	Hymn Number	Hymns
  			235	I, the Lord of sea and sky.
  			119	Father God I wonder
  			335	Meekness and majesty
  			121	Father I place into your hands
  				Chant: Nothing can trouble
  Gospel: Matthew 18.15–20	355	Margaret V	206	He’s got the whole world..

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  Sunday 13th September HARVEST FESTIVAL
  We look forward to welcoming back our Area Dean Rev Peter Mathews to preside and preach. Our Eucharist service starts at 10.45am. Music will be provided by Christian Fields with prayers and the Gospel reading delivered by St Nick’s team. Refreshments will be served after the service.

  Readings	Page	Readers	Hymn Number	Hymns
  				All are welcome
  				Who put the colours in the rainbow
  			534	We plough the fields
  O.T.: Deuteronomy 8.7–18	1155	Christine P		Sing of the Lord’s Goodness
  N.T.: 2 Corinthians 9.6–end	1159	Molly		Chant: Jubilate Deo
  Gospel: Luke 12.16-30	1160	Margaret V	21	All things bright and beautiful

  LIVE BROADCAST Our Sunday service will be broadcast live via our website www.st-nicholas-church.org.uk, to watch previous services please visit St. Nicholas Burnage You Tube.

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  Prayer for Sunday 6th September

  O God and Father of all that was, is and ever shall be,
  help us to be thankful for all that is made
  at the hands of your Son
  and through the wisdom of your Spirit,
  that we may care in heart and in deed for the life of our world,
  to the praise and glory of your holy name. Amen

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  Prayer for Sunday 13th September

  Creator God,
  you made the goodness of the land,
  the riches of the sea
  and the rhythm of the seasons;
  as we thank you for the harvest,
  may we cherish and respect
  this planet and its peoples,
  through Jesus Christ our Lord.
  Amen

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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 at St. Nick’s

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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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