Posted at 8:06am on Mon 13 May, 2024
From May 2024 we will be worshipping at 10am at St. Edmund's and at 11:30am at St. James (with gathering for followship from 10:30am). This is so that our Rector...
Posted at 10:21am on Fri 22 Mar, 2024
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Join us for our Easter services this Holy Week. Come along and enjoy exploring the Easter Story and discovering LIFE+HOPE.
>>>Click here for more information PDF.
Posted at 11:10pm on Sun 9 Apr, 2023
From the Archdeacon of Manchester:
I am delighted to share the announcement that the Bishop of Manchester has invited Rev’d Tom Studman as the next Incumbent of St Edmund’s, St James...
Posted at 5:27pm on Sun 24 Apr, 2022
Our Rector, Tony, announced his retirement earlier this year and his final Sunday was held on Easter Day, April 17th. Although he will cease being Rector on 30th April, he...
Posted at 1:40pm on Sat 3 Apr, 2021
Christ is Risen!. The sting of death has been conquered. Christians need not fear the grave (though we miss our loved ones when they are "promoted to glory").
Our Easter Sunday...
Posted at 5:43pm on Sun 12 Jul, 2020
Services are now being held on Sunday mornings in both St. James and St. Edmund's and one of these will be livestreamed on YouTube each week, so people can join...
Posted at 11:06am on Wed 11 Mar, 2020
The Annual Parochial Church Meetings will be held on Sunday mornings, following shortened Morning Services.
St. Edmund's - 18th April.
St. James' - 25th April
Posted at 11:05am on Wed 11 Mar, 2020
This service was the first one we did online via YouTube, as the church was closed and members advised to stay at home to minimise the spread of the Covid-19...
Posted at 2:52pm on Fri 28 Feb, 2020
On Saturday 6th March to celebrate Women’s World Day of Prayer and as part of Churches Together, which encourages churches from a wide range of traditions to work together in unity, a service will...
Posted at 3:26pm on Wed 19 Feb, 2020
The Lent bible study begins on Wednesday 4th March at 7.30pm at St Edmund's. This year’s study is called Living Faith. It’s a DVD based discussion course and Bible study....
Posted at 3:20pm on Fri 14 Feb, 2020
Both St Eds and St James are committed to careful and faithful stewardship of creation. In summer 2019, both churches were awarded the Silver Eco Church award, which reflects this...
Posted at 3:16pm on Fri 14 Feb, 2020
AMAZING NEWS! We have collected over 165 EcoBricks!
This is incredible and we are very grateful. If you are still making one for us, thank you.
We are asking people now to...
Posted at 3:15pm on Fri 14 Feb, 2020
Advice from the Bishop and Diocese, based on current government advice, is that churches should already be following best-hygiene practices that include advising parishioners with coughs and sneezes to refrain from handshaking...
Posted at 12:39pm on Wed 8 Jan, 2020
This is an annual initiative whereby Christian communities throughout the world are invited to pray for one another and for greater Christian Unity and takes place between 18 - 25...
Posted at 12:35pm on Wed 8 Jan, 2020
On Saturday 25th January at St Edmund’s from 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm we will be holding a talent show and bring and share dinner.
All of our 4 congregations will be...
Posted at 12:13pm on Wed 30 Oct, 2019
Meeting for Moss Side residents, businesses and organisations,
looking at how we make the Climate Emergency motion work in and for Moss Side.
Wednesday 22 January at 6:30pm at St James Church
Speakers...
Posted at 12:11pm on Wed 30 Oct, 2019
If you like walking and like company then do come and join this new group for our monthly Saturday walks! The first walk will be on Saturday 9th November. Bring...
Posted at 2:54pm on Fri 25 Oct, 2019
Moss Side Climate Action Group will now be meeting at St James on Monday 11th November at 6.00pm, with Cllr Emily Rowles attending. Do come along and be involved at the start...
Posted at 2:40pm on Fri 25 Oct, 2019
Churches and other groups up and down the country will once again take part in the Big Quiz Night.
We’d love you to join us from 6.00pm – 9.00pm on Saturday...
Posted at 2:39pm on Fri 25 Oct, 2019
As part of the 10.30 am Morning Worship Service at St Edmund's on Sunday 17rh November, new members will be admitted to the Mothers' Union. Please speak to Hyacinth Lightbourne...
Posted at 1:20pm on Wed 11 Sep, 2019
Our Ecobrick project is gaining momentum with a news story in today's Manchester Evening News. Follow this link to read all about it
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/moss-side-church-ecobricks-plastic-17063243
We also have a collection partnership with a...
Posted at 1:16pm on Wed 11 Sep, 2019
Updated flyers for our Wednesday Playroom sessions, held at St James, are now available.
Ilyas Masih has translated the advert into Urdu for us to reach out across the local community.
Please...
Posted at 11:18am on Wed 7 Aug, 2019
The 'Artsy' group has welcomed several new members in the last month. What perfect timing as the group prepare pieces to be added to the Advent Banner!.
Here is a sneak...
Posted at 12:23pm on Thu 1 Aug, 2019
This is the third of the monthly installments of #MoreThanSunday.
This month’s theme is Creation following Psalm 150.6 (NIV)
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!
The Ven. Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester...
Posted at 12:17pm on Thu 1 Aug, 2019
Never mind the weather! The Funday went ahead last Saturday and was well received in the community. It was great to connect with local families and make new connections. Thanks...
Posted at 11:54am on Thu 1 Aug, 2019
Family Fun Fest. Run every Thursday at Whalley Range Methodist Church by our lovely Children's and Familiy Worker, Clare.
3.00pm - 5.00pm a parent and child stay and play session.
Come along...
Posted at 11:36am on Wed 17 Jul, 2019
Join us for this summer Funday at St James' We'll be outdoors on the car park with
Free Entry
Live Music
Games
Artsy
Childrens Play Area
Food
Bollywood Dance
Contact Sachin for more information...
Posted at 11:42am on Fri 28 Jun, 2019
An article from The Church of England Newspaper
Harvest Festivals are still valued by most adults, although only half say children still participate in them.
The figures emerged from a new ComRes...
Posted at 12:56pm on Wed 12 Jun, 2019
As Summer holidays begin don't forget to save the dates for theses events:
Thursday 15th August - Funday at St Edmund’s an afternoon of activities, fellowship and fun.
Sunday 18th August -...
Posted at 12:54pm on Wed 12 Jun, 2019
Saturday 27th July - Funday at St James’ (outside on the Car Park) from 2.00pm – 6.00pm. If anyone interested in running a stall of games or food, please contact...
Posted at 12:53pm on Wed 12 Jun, 2019
Ruth Valerio focuses on the HIV infection in her book about ethical living, which may seem strange, but the virus has had far-reaching consequences both here and, particularly, in sub-Saharan...
Posted at 10:41am on Thu 2 May, 2019
On Monday 6th, three of the young people from St James’ Marathi congregation, and three of the not-so-young people, including myself, ran the 5Km ‘Colour Run’ at Whitworth Park, to...
Posted at 12:47pm on Wed 10 Apr, 2019
The coach will leave St Edmund’s at 9am and leave Southport at 5pm. Tickets: £20 Adults, £15 children (Under 16) the price includes coach fare and a meal and a drink...
Posted at 12:54pm on Wed 20 Mar, 2019
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On Saturday, we hosted our very first EcoFest! Stalls were set up and run by many different community organisations, cooperatives and ethical businesses.
We had some inspiring and informative talks about...
Posted at 11:20am on Fri 8 Feb, 2019
Christian Climate Action Group will be holding a day of training on Saturday 31st August from 10.00am – 6.00pm.at St Edmund’s.
The training is about Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) and the idea...
Posted at 11:15am on Fri 8 Feb, 2019
#MorethanSunday is a year-long programme run by the Diocese of Manchester which aims to grow our faith and increase our discipleship and will be launched on 1 July 2019.
What does...
Posted at 3:31pm on Wed 30 Jan, 2019
On Sunday 2nd June it was an absolute joy to witness 16 young people get confirmed at the Deanery confirmation service at St Edmund's in the afternoon, including some from our morning,...
Posted at 12:26pm on Fri 25 Jan, 2019
Join us as we follow on from last year’s annual day out to Blackpool. This year it’s Southport with its beach boasting some of the most amazing views of the...
Posted at 9:11am on Tue 1 Jan, 2019
If you missed the Ecofest on Saturday 18th May ( how could you!) Liam Hardy has filmed a fantastic video of the day indlusing short interviews which captures the event...
Posted at 2:50pm on Wed 28 Nov, 2018
Sarah's consecration as Bishop of Shrewsbury, will take place on Wednesday 3rd July at St Paul's Cathedral in London at 11.00am.
A coach has now been arranged. There is a sign-up...
Posted at 11:55am on Wed 14 Nov, 2018
Saturday 27th July- Funday at St James’
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th August - Caribbean Carnival
Thursday 15th August - Funday at St Edmund’s
Sunday 18th August - All Church Service in the...
Posted at 2:40pm on Wed 7 Nov, 2018
If you have watched the news over the past few weeks, you will have heard about the group Extinction Rebellion and their protests, particularly in London, which have been designed...
Posted at 2:38pm on Wed 7 Nov, 2018
St James’ Church is a Place of Welcome, a national initiative designed to be a place where people can meet and socialise. Its main aim is to provide fellowship and...
Posted at 11:58am on Mon 15 Oct, 2018
We’re collecting Kitchen Roll tubes/inserts for an art work project happening at Ecofest in May.
Collection boxes will be left at both churches, so please bring in ones you have as...
Posted at 3:14pm on Thu 11 Oct, 2018
Looking for groups or resources to learn more about eco matters? Here’s 4 to try…
Facebook
Plastic–Less Living - This group began with a bunch of like-minded people journeying through the Church...
Posted at 3:13pm on Thu 11 Oct, 2018
Please note the Church Office will close on Friday 12th April and will re-open on Tuesday 23rd April at 10.00am.
Messages can be left on the answerphone and emails will be received...
Posted at 1:23pm on Wed 10 Oct, 2018
Local residents, businesses, community groups and other interested parties are now invited to review the proposals and have their say at www.manchester.gov.uk/consultations.
Running along Barlow Moor Road, Manchester Road, Upper Chorlton Road and...
Posted at 1:14pm on Wed 10 Oct, 2018
Beelines is a plan to connect every neighbourhood in Greater Manchester by offering a network of cycling and walking routes. Beelines aims to enable the two-thirds of people who currently use...
Posted at 2:09pm on Tue 2 Oct, 2018
For all our searching – it’s rare to find time to think, and talk, about the big questions of life; about faith and reason and God and meaning.
Join us at...
Posted at 12:54pm on Wed 26 Sep, 2018
Saturday 20th October 5pm – 8pm at St Edmund's
An all Church event. Everyone is welcome and please invite family and friends.
Artist Ayoola Adeyanju has been invited following an exhibition of...
Posted at 12:53pm on Wed 26 Sep, 2018
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Bring your talent to St Edmund’s and share it with others in our community. A free event open to all members of the community and suitable for all ages. Pick up...
Posted at 12:48pm on Wed 26 Sep, 2018
Ben has been in contact to update us on his arrival at Ridley Hall...
Ben writes…I now have that summertime sadness as my summer has ended! but I am settling in...
Posted at 11:23am on Fri 21 Sep, 2018
For all our searching – it’s rare to find time to think, and talk, about the big questions of life; about faith and reason and God and meaning.
Join us at...
Posted at 11:22am on Fri 21 Sep, 2018
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Our Light Night offers games and activities as a perfect alternative Halloween party for children and young people. Join us on Wednesday 31st October at St Edmund's
...more details to follow
Posted at 11:20am on Fri 21 Sep, 2018
On Saturday 17 November – for one night only – churches and other groups up and down the country will be taking part in the biggest multi-venue, nationwide quiz ever....
Posted at 11:18am on Fri 21 Sep, 2018
On Sunday 16th, Rev. Dr Raja Singh, General Secretary of the Indian Evangelical Mission (IEM) was the guest speaker at the evening Marathi service at St James. We were delighted...
Posted at 11:18am on Wed 19 Sep, 2018
For all our searching – it’s rare to find time to think, and talk, about the big questions of life; about faith and reason and God and meaning.
Join us at...
Posted at 12:32pm on Fri 31 Aug, 2018
Bring your talent to St Edmund’s and share it with others in our community. A free event open to all members of the community and suitable for all ages. Pick up...
Posted at 12:26pm on Fri 31 Aug, 2018
This is advance notice that the popular ‘Christmas Cracker’ event will be taking place in Alexandra Park on Saturday 8th December from 12.00pm – 4.00pm in the Pavilion building. Musicians...
Posted at 11:00am on Wed 8 Aug, 2018
Do you have any talents or interests that you would be prepared to share this October as we celebrate a 'Harvest of Talents'?Â
Do you know who volunteers with the East...
Posted at 10:21am on Wed 8 Aug, 2018
The Faith. Life. Adventure. tour event will take place on November 24th@ St Peter’s House & Chaplaincy, Oxford Road, Manchester.Â
Book online at www.cvm.org.uk/events/
The event gets men together to worship God,...
Posted at 12:23pm on Wed 11 Jul, 2018
The Bring & Share All Church BBQ at St Edmund’s took place last week after the morning service. Thank you from Grace and Sachin for the warm welcome they received...
Posted at 12:21pm on Wed 11 Jul, 2018
Chris Greenhalgh has had an idea of using squares of fabric, covered with either embroidered felt or material in the shape of different fruit and vegetables.Â
Here are pictures of the...
Posted at 12:14pm on Wed 11 Jul, 2018
August Fun Day at St Edmund's, Alexandra Road South
Thursday 23rd AugustÂ
10.30am to 3.00pm.Â
Come and join us for board games, dominoes, jigsaws and crafts. A light lunch and tea/coffee will be provided. ...
Posted at 12:46pm on Wed 4 Jul, 2018
It’s been great to welcome Grace and Sachin this week and this is just a reminder about the preparations for the Welcome BBQ. The staff team will arrange - Beef Burgers...
Posted at 12:44pm on Wed 4 Jul, 2018
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The Faith. Life. Adventure. tour event will take place on November 24th@ St Peter’s House & Chaplaincy, Oxford Road, Manchester.
We’re getting men together to worship God, have a laugh together and...
Posted at 12:42pm on Wed 4 Jul, 2018
Manchester South Central Foodbank runs at St Edmund’s on Wednesday from 1-3pm. At the Foodbanks session last Wednesday, 32 people were fed.
Demand for Foodbanks is on the rise and 90%...
Posted at 11:14am on Wed 27 Jun, 2018
Grace Thomas and Sachin Awale will be ordained on Sunday at Manchester Cathedral. We ask for a rich outpouring of God’s grace for them. We thank their families and friends for...
Posted at 10:40am on Wed 27 Jun, 2018
We will be having a joint BBQ to welcome Grace Thomas and Sachin Awale as they begin their ministry with us.Â
Please encourage as many people from all of our congregations...
Posted at 10:38am on Wed 27 Jun, 2018
The development near to St James is now in week 20 of the 84 week building programme. Construction company Galliford Try have contacted us to advise that drainage works will...
Posted at 11:46am on Wed 20 Jun, 2018
We will be having a joint BBQ to welcome Grace Thomas and Sachin Awale as they begin their ministry with us.Â
Please encourage as many people from all of our congregations...
Posted at 11:45am on Wed 20 Jun, 2018
I have been deeply touched, by all the love and support which has been given to me over the last few weeks as I have said my farewells. Thank you,...
Posted at 1:42pm on Tue 19 Jun, 2018
Grace Thomas is one of 23 candidates to be ordained Deacon by the Bishop of Manchester at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday 1 July 2018. Grace was encouraged on her journey towards...
Posted at 12:35pm on Thu 14 Jun, 2018
About 60 people from our churches and Playroom, visited Blackpool Zoo on Saturday 2 June and we were blessed with a dry day.  The zoo was great with lots to see,...
Posted at 12:51pm on Wed 6 Jun, 2018
The Church Office has now been moved to a larger room at St James as we prepare to welcome Grace Thomas in July as our new curate and for a...
Posted at 12:48pm on Wed 6 Jun, 2018
Under the new General Data Protection Regulations which came into effect on 25th May we have now updated our privacy policy which can currently be found on the Church noticeboards.
This updated...
Posted at 12:38pm on Wed 6 Jun, 2018
Last week the Manchester South Central foodbank took to social media to post on Twitter a thank you to those involved with the Foodbank at St Edmund’s.
Promoting that the foodbank...
Posted at 1:17pm on Wed 23 May, 2018
Well done to Tony Hardy, Madhuri Chawhan, Jessica Jamal, Mamta Jadhav and Sunita Patole who took part in the Great Manchester Run last Sunday to raise funds towards the new building project for St...
Posted at 1:14pm on Wed 23 May, 2018
We are delighted to announce that Ben has passed his Bishop’s Advisory Panel interview. Congratulations!
Ben writes ‘I truly appreciate the kindness, love and prayers which have been given to me...
Posted at 3:25am on Wed 16 May, 2018
Come and join us on Tuesday 29th May at St James from 6-8pm.Tea and Coffee available.
We are hosting regular meet ups to encourage people to come and share their memories...
Posted at 6:01am on Fri 4 May, 2018
Support Tony Hardy, Madhuri Chawhan, Jessica Jamal, Mamta Jadhav and Sunita Patole as they take part in the Great Manchester Run happening on the Sun 20th May 2018 to raise...
Posted at 5:43am on Tue 1 May, 2018
This global wave of prayer, is encouraging us to pray for our friends, church, community and world. Come and join us at St Edmund's on Saturday 19 May from...
Posted at 5:42am on Tue 1 May, 2018
St James’ will be supporting Christian Aid week in May, who have more than 70 years of working in partnership to support communities to thrive. They tackle the...
Posted at 5:41am on Tue 1 May, 2018
The Artsy threads team have been working on Tree Design pieces which will be joined together with other squares to make a forest and will be displayed at the Whitworth...
Posted at 5:56am on Fri 27 Apr, 2018
The Mothers Union Wave of Prayer, Faith in Action, on 29 April 2018 will be recognised at both St Edmund's and St James.
The wave of prayer is a continuous...
Posted at 5:53am on Fri 27 Apr, 2018
Perhaps you would like to learn to knit or crochet?
We have been working at embroidery for a few weeks now on a Tuesday morning at St James from 10am to...
Posted at 5:52am on Fri 27 Apr, 2018
St James’ will be supporting Christian Aid week in May, who have more than 70 years of working in partnership to support communities to thrive.
They tackle the root...
Posted at 5:50am on Fri 13 Apr, 2018
The Mothers' Union has been asked to supply various items for premature babies - hats and bonding squares.
There are patterns available if you would like to make some yourself....
Posted at 6:47am on Wed 28 Mar, 2018
Ben - will be attending the Bishops Advisory Panel from 8-10th May in Cambridgeshire. This will be to discern whether or not he can be recommended to train for the...
Posted at 5:45am on Wed 21 Mar, 2018
We would really appreciate a few more volunteers to help with PlayRoom while Tony is 'away' on sabbatical.
Can you share two hours of your week? PlayRoom happens every Wednesday morning...
Posted at 4:12am on Fri 16 Mar, 2018
There will be a Church family day out to Blackpool, on Saturday 2nd June, leaving St Edmunds around 9.30 am and arriving back around 6.00pm.
This is an inclusive trip...
Posted at 5:51am on Mon 19 Feb, 2018
We will be hiring a coach to go to see this exhibition on Friday 23rd March. We will leave St Edmund’s Church at 10.00am to arrive at Ripon by...
Posted at 3:27am on Mon 19 Feb, 2018
We are organising a Church family day out to Blackpool, on Saturday 2nd June, leaving St Edmunds around 9.30 am and arriving back around 6.00pm.
We will go to Blackpool...
Posted at 5:04am on Wed 7 Feb, 2018
This week the sermon series continues looking at the Power of Prayer. Here is a powerful quotation from the useful theme sheet which will be available on Sunday for further...
Posted at 3:35am on Fri 2 Feb, 2018
This week sees the start of a short series focussing on Prayer. This week - 'Why Pray?' The sermon series will feature across all our congregations. Please also use...
Posted at 3:30am on Fri 2 Feb, 2018
For all those who have not yet seen the documentary film, here is the link to the interesting 'Alexandra Park - a short history of a people's park' that was...
Posted at 1:50am on Fri 26 Jan, 2018
The Manchester Refugee Support Network is looking for rooms for refugees who just have been given legal Leave to Remain in the UK. Anyone offering a room in their house...
Posted at 3:32am on Wed 24 Jan, 2018
Grace Hart, Lewis Oliver and Ben Brady are taking part in the Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme (CEMES), living together and working in the diocese as Pastoral Assistants before...
Posted at 3:31am on Wed 24 Jan, 2018
Artsy (spelt correctly this week!) will meet every Tuesday from 10.00 am â€" 11.20 am at St James. The image shows the lovely results from the first meeting…
Please do come...
Posted at 4:53am on Fri 19 Jan, 2018
An evening of music and food has been arranged for Saturday 27th January from 6.00pm-9.30pm at St Edmund’s. Vegetarian haggis will be served and there will be activities for all...
Posted at 4:51am on Fri 19 Jan, 2018
On Sunday 21st, there is an event for the Indian Evangelical Mission. This is at 5 pm when the Marathi congregation would usually meet. All are welcome to this and...
Posted at 7:00am on Fri 12 Jan, 2018
Open Door at St James will be the venue for the first Artsy meeting between 10.00am and 11.30am.
Come and try your hand at embroidery, as we learn some simple...
Posted at 6:57am on Fri 12 Jan, 2018
Christian Event, Harrogate 3rd-7th...
Posted at 6:55am on Fri 12 Jan, 2018
Ripon Cathedral 26th February â€" 13 April...
Posted at 5:53am on Fri 5 Jan, 2018
Booking a room or meeting space at St Edmund’s or St James? Please contact Jill in the church office on Tuesday, Wednesday or Fridays between 10.00am and 2.00pm
Tel: 0161...
Posted at 5:49am on Fri 5 Jan, 2018
January PCC meetings
St Edmunds â€" 22nd
St James â€" 25th
Both at 7.30 pm as usual.
Annual Parochial Church Meetings
The APCM for St James will be brought early this year to 25th...
Posted at 5:45am on Fri 5 Jan, 2018
A meeting has been organised with our Ecumenical friends on Thursday 18th January, at 7pm at St James Church. This will be to plan joint events and to...
Posted at 5:41am on Tue 2 Jan, 2018
A Happy New Year to everyone at St James, Marathi, St Edmunds and the Grace community and all those who have been connected to our churches supporting us in various...
Posted at 5:34am on Tue 2 Jan, 2018
Coffee Morning St Edmunds will meet again on Wednesday 10th January at 10.30 am for refreshments and a chat! Look forward to seeing you then.
Posted at 5:30am on Tue 2 Jan, 2018
Playroom will meet again on Wednesday 10th January at 9.00 am. It will be lovely to welcome you all again and a great chance for the children to play and...
Posted at 5:41am on Wed 13 Dec, 2017
To everyone at St James, Marathi, St Edmunds and the Grace community and all those who have been connected to our churches we wish you all a happy and blessed...
Posted at 5:39am on Wed 13 Dec, 2017
Please note the Church office will be closed from Friday 22nd December at 2pm and will re-open at 10am on Tuesday 2nd January 2018.
Posted at 5:37am on Wed 13 Dec, 2017
Welcoming
As we pray we begin to receive a gift from God, gradually and gently, and it is every bit as exciting as opening the very best of Christmas presents.
Prayer is...
Posted at 4:55am on Wed 13 Dec, 2017
Waiting for Christmas is part of the excitement and preparation. In what ways are you being asked to wait this week?
As you pray this week pray with an open heart,...
Posted at 4:53am on Wed 13 Dec, 2017
Take time to look; see the beauty and goodness around you and notice signs of God's presence.
Where this week can you recognise the presence of God? As you pray...
Posted at 4:44am on Wed 13 Dec, 2017
Join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, who is God with us, during this wonderful season.
Sunday, 17th December
10.30 am Nativity at St Edmund’s
10.30 am...
Posted at 5:12am on Wed 6 Dec, 2017
Join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, who is God with us, during this wonderful season.
Sunday, 10th December
10.30 am Holy Communion at St Edmund’s
10.30 am...
Posted at 5:09am on Wed 6 Dec, 2017
Join us for our Christingle Service at 10.30am at St James. Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles that are lit during the service. Christingles are made from an orange...
Posted at 5:08am on Wed 6 Dec, 2017
We were delighted to be contacted by Taranjit Dosanjh, Head of Customer Service at Moss Care St Vincents to be told they would like to donate a Christmas Tree for...
Posted at 3:33am on Wed 29 Nov, 2017
Join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, who is God with us, during this wonderful season.
Sunday, 10th December
10.30 am Holy Communion at St Edmund’s
10.30 am...
Posted at 3:28am on Wed 29 Nov, 2017
Join us for our Christingle Service at 10.30am at St James. Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles that are lit during the service. Christingles are made from an orange...
Posted at 3:22am on Wed 29 Nov, 2017
Carol singing in the Alexandra Park Pavilion will take place on Sunday 10th December from 2.00pm until 4.00pm
Posted at 4:02am on Fri 24 Nov, 2017
Would you like to explore your creativity?
Learn a new craft?
Teach others what you can do?
Meet new people from the community?
We would like to form a new circle of people who...
Posted at 4:00am on Fri 24 Nov, 2017
Carol singing in the Alexandra Park Pavilion will take place on Sunday 10th December from 2.00pm until 4.00pm
Posted at 3:59am on Fri 24 Nov, 2017
Mother Union Dates for December …
4th December Deanery Christmas Party at St James.
7th December Advent Carol Service 1.30pm at St Ann’s Manchester All Welcome!
Friday 8th December 2pm Make Christingles for...
Posted at 3:12am on Fri 17 Nov, 2017
Would you like to explore your creativity? Learn a new craft? Teach others what you can do? Meet new people from the community?
We would like to form a new circle...
Posted at 3:11am on Fri 17 Nov, 2017
Archdeacon Karen Lund joins us next Sunday, 26th November, at our 10.30am service at St Edmunds. She will also preach at St James in the New Year. Do pray for...
Posted at 3:08am on Fri 17 Nov, 2017
Carol singing in the Alexandra Park Pavilion will take place on Sunday 10th December from 2.00pm until 4.00pm
Posted at 4:25am on Fri 10 Nov, 2017
Come and share your stories of growing up, working or living in Moss Side and your hopes for the future.
Help us shape plans for developing St James building to include...
Posted at 4:23am on Fri 10 Nov, 2017
A new day time Life Group has been set up and meets on a Wednesday at 9.30 am at St Ed's. The group will be studying the Purpose Driven Life....
Posted at 4:20am on Fri 10 Nov, 2017
As part of their 130th anniversary, new Home Insurance policies taken out with Ecclesiastical Insurance Plc will benefit our churches by £130 per new policy.
A fantastic way to raise...
Posted at 4:52am on Wed 1 Nov, 2017
Come and share your stories of growing up, working or living in Moss Side and your hopes for the future.
Help us shape plans for developing St James building to include...
Posted at 4:50am on Wed 1 Nov, 2017
Much interest has been expressed in setting up a Life Group that meets in the daytime. If you are interested in joining this group, then please let Tony Hardy or...
Posted at 4:49am on Wed 1 Nov, 2017
As part of their 130th anniversary, new Home Insurance policies taken out with Ecclesiastical Insurance Plc will benefit our churches by £130 per new policy.
A fantastic way to raise...
Posted at 5:53am on Fri 27 Oct, 2017
Come and share your stories of growing up, working or living in Moss Side and your hopes for the future.
Help us shape plans for developing St James building to include...
Posted at 5:50am on Fri 27 Oct, 2017
As part of their 130th anniversary, new Home Insurance policies taken out with Ecclesiastical Insurance Plc will benefit our churches by £130 per new policy.
A fantastic way to raise...
Posted at 4:21am on Wed 18 Oct, 2017
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Caribbean Weekend at St Edmunds Saturday 22nd October & Sunday 23rd October
...
Posted at 4:19am on Wed 18 Oct, 2017
Last year St Edmund’s hosted a Winter Night shelter from November 2016 until April 2017. We played our part in offering a bed to 12 men over the harsh winter...
Posted at 4:16am on Wed 18 Oct, 2017
On Thursday 16th November at 7pm for 7.30pm at St James we will be showing a film celebrating the history of the park. The film is the culmination of work...
Posted at 2:18am on Wed 11 Oct, 2017
Saturday & Sunday, 21st & 22nd October, recognising Black History Month in October.
Saturday 21st October 4.00pm - 8.00pm
Daytime
Who do you think they are…? Acknowledging the Caribbean community.
Please...
Posted at 2:18am on Wed 11 Oct, 2017
The Mothers Union Autumn Council Meeting will take place in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room at Church House, Manchester at 9.30 am on Saturday 18th November. Find out about...
Posted at 2:07am on Wed 11 Oct, 2017
Starting on Tuesday 17th October the Praying Mothers Club (PMC) will meet on the 3rd Tuesday, each month at St Edmund’s, from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. They are a Christian...
Posted at 3:11am on Fri 6 Oct, 2017
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Saturday & Sunday, 21st & 22nd October, recognising Black History Month in October.
Saturday 21st October
Daytime
Who do you think they are…? Acknowledging the Caribbean community.
Talk on the contribution...
Posted at 2:44am on Wed 4 Oct, 2017
I am pleased to announce that following their ordination on July 1st, 2018 we will have two new curates! Grace Thomas will be ordained as a full time stipendiary curate,...
Posted at 4:07am on Wed 27 Sep, 2017
We look forward to seeing you at our All Age Harvest Service will be held on Sunday, October 1st at St Edmunds.
At Harvest we give thanks for God's goodness and...
Posted at 4:00am on Wed 27 Sep, 2017
Neil Elliott has completed 2 years of his curacy and we are grateful that he, Naomi and the boys will be with us for at least one more year. We...
Posted at 1:19pm on Sun 17 Sep, 2017
Ever wondered what life was all about? Yeah us too!
Starting this Sunday the 24th September all 4 congregations of St Eds and St James are going to be discovering...
Posted at 4:05am on Wed 6 Sep, 2017
Harvest Barn Dance at St James
Saturday 7th October 5.00 pm â€" 8.00 pm
A family friendly fun evening for all and a great event to invite family and friends along to....
Posted at 5:44am on Tue 1 Aug, 2017
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We are delighted that a new intern will be joining us in September from the Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme, until June 2018. Ben Brady is 20 and will...
Posted at 4:21am on Wed 26 Jul, 2017
Following the Sunday morning services a ‘Bring and Share’ meal will be held for both congregations and it will be a chance to say farewell to Sophie on her last...
Posted at 4:09am on Fri 14 Jul, 2017
Naomi Elliott has created this amazing piece of living art. By taking moss from St Edmund's she has created the word 'life' on the St James building. A beautiful...
Posted at 2:53am on Fri 7 Jul, 2017
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The beautiful and charming seaside town of Rhos on Sea, located between big brothers Llandudno and Colwyn Bay, was chosen as this years destination for the Coffee Morning group trip.
With...
Posted at 4:07am on Wed 28 Jun, 2017
As you may know by now, St James Church, Moss Side is planning a building development for the benefit of church and community in Moss Side to be called ‘St...
Posted at 4:15am on Wed 24 May, 2017
A Special Prayer for those whose lives have been affected by the Manchester bombing
God of compassion,
You hear the cries of all who are in trouble or distress;
accept our prayers...
Posted at 4:15am on Tue 16 May, 2017
'The last days and weeks in Afghanistan were the hardest... I didn't know if my family was going to be safe, alive'
Nejebar and her family are stuck in a camp...
Posted at 3:58am on Tue 16 May, 2017
Making the most of the glorious weather, the regular coffee morning meeting went to The Tea Hive Cafe in Alexandra Park on May 10th... Do join us on a...
Posted at 6:35am on Sat 29 Apr, 2017
On Saturday the 29th April we had our first ever Man.Child event.
We met up at St Edmund's church where some amazing volunteers had prepared a hot breakfast and cereals...
Posted at 3:34am on Wed 26 Apr, 2017
Join us at St Jame's, St Edmund's, and St Edmund's Grace services over the next 14 weeks as together we go deeper into the gospel of John through the 7...
Posted at 6:09am on Tue 21 Mar, 2017
We were delighted to welcome members from Wycliffe Bible Translators to work in partnership with the the Grace Community over a week in February. They managed to translate 25% of...
Posted at 1:01pm on Wed 2 Nov, 2016
Grace community church Manchester is organising an vigil service for peace in pakistan on 27th november2016 at St edmunds church.
Posted at 12:18am on Tue 23 Feb, 2016
Addy Lazz-Onyenobi was instituted as Hulme Deanery Leader for Mother's Union at St James Moss Side on Sunday 21st February. Congratulations Addy. We will pray for you and the Mother's Union!
Posted at 11:54pm on Sat 28 Nov, 2015
Advent
... is the beginning of the Christian year and it is a season of expectation and preparation, as the Church prepares to celebrate the coming of Christ in his incarnation, and also looks ahead...
Posted at 11:17am on Wed 23 Sep, 2015
Gallery: Art @ St Edmunds
If art is your thing then St Edmund's now has a place to frame your work! We believe in a creative God who communicates in a...
Posted at 1:56am on Mon 17 Aug, 2015
We had a great time at the Fun Lunch on Thursday as children and adults of all ages got involved in games, craft, and really good food.
Activities included playing Dominoes...
Posted at 10:37am on Thu 30 Jul, 2015
More photos of fun for St James Sunday school at the rectory in July - enjoy!
Gallery: Sunday School at the Rectory
Posted at 9:41am on Thu 30 Jul, 2015
Isn't it amazing that we can talk to God and He responds to us?! At morning prayer, Tony and I were struck by how apt this psalm seems to be concerning...
Posted at 3:17am on Sat 25 Jul, 2015
Over the first week of July hundreds of people got to explore, discover, and learn about the rich and diverse heritage of Moss Side. For example did you know that...
Posted at 1:44am on Thu 23 Jul, 2015
Over the 17th to the 19th of July it was PARTY TIME at the rectory. We began with the Mothers Union annual Garden party. Great food, great weather, and loads...
Posted at 1:15am on Sat 4 Jul, 2015
Amit Chawhan, member of St James Marathi Community will be licensed by Rt Revd David Walker, the diocesan bishop this Sunday at 3.30 pm. This means that Amit will be a 'Reader'...
Posted at 9:52am on Sat 27 Jun, 2015
Announcing our first 'sermon selfie' on screen!
As our Rector, Tony will be at at Manchester Cathedral for the ordination service, he has produced a 'sermon-selfie' for our two morning congregations on 28th June!
It...
Posted at 12:32am on Wed 24 Jun, 2015
After much anticipation and prayer, Neil Elliott will be ordained as Curate to our two parishes on Sunday 28th June at Manchester Cathedral. He and his family, Naomi, Jude and...
Posted at 3:00am on Sat 6 Jun, 2015
A big thank you to everyone for the warm welcome we have received.
From the cleaning of the house before we came, to people dropping in and dropping off cards both...
Posted at 11:19pm on Fri 3 Apr, 2015
Brenda Himsworth, a former member of St Edmund’s died on Thursday 2nd April. Brenda designed and stitched the hangings around the cross at St Edmunds.
Posted at 11:22am on Sat 28 Mar, 2015
Introducing Karen Harrison - the new foodbank coordinator! Stood here (on the left) with the lovely Doreen Huggins. This photo was taken at the last foodbank distribution at St Edmund's church last...
Posted at 10:59am on Sat 28 Mar, 2015
The foodbank collection at ASDA on Saturday went very well. ASDA shoppers were giving very generously and we filled two transit vans with food. It won’t last long though, so...
Posted at 10:55am on Sat 28 Mar, 2015
also known as ‘Bring and Share’, ‘Jacob’s Joint’! at St Edmund's on Good Friday 3rd April.
The lunch at 12.00 pm on Good Friday will be a shared lunch – bring lots...
Posted at 4:02am on Sat 21 Mar, 2015
TONIGHT!!
Saturday 28th March - Remember to stay awake until 1.00 am tomorrow morning to put your clocks forward to 2.00 am! – Clocks go forward tonight! Nobody will want to miss...
Posted at 11:29pm on Wed 18 Mar, 2015
Thank you to everyone for your donations. So far St Edmund's and St James have donated well over 80kgs of food. For the first time there will be a collection for...
Posted at 11:18pm on Wed 18 Mar, 2015
Thank you to those of you who have indicated what times of the week you could meet in a small group. Currently we have the following which will begin to...
Posted at 12:19am on Sun 15 Mar, 2015
Mothering Sunday – ‘Raise them Up Project’
Every year the Mother's Union in the UK, for Mothering Sunday, donate something towards their "Make a Mother's Day" project. This helps to fund the vital projects they undertake in...
Posted at 12:14am on Sun 15 Mar, 2015
After a very long time in the planning the new screen and audio equipment will be installed in St James on Monday 23rd and Tuesday, 24th of March. It will be...
Posted at 12:08am on Sun 15 Mar, 2015
The pattern of weekly services in the evenings at St Edmunds will change after Easter to the 1st and 3rd Sundays only. On the 1st Sunday there will be a...
Posted at 5:07am on Fri 6 Mar, 2015
Are you free next Saturday morning (14th March) from 10.30 to 12.30? Would you like to find out what goes on at Messy Church? Some of our regular helpers are...
Posted at 1:30pm on Thu 5 Mar, 2015
Our call to Mission and Developing Vision
Over the previous year the church councils for both St James and St Edmund’s have been discussing our call to mission and our developing...
Posted at 7:16am on Tue 3 Mar, 2015
St Edmunds – 22nd March, 10.30 am
St James – 29th March, 10.30 am
A copy of the church electoral roll is available at the back of church for inspection. You must be on...
Posted at 7:24am on Mon 2 Mar, 2015
We now collect food for the foodbank at St James and St Edmunds. RJ (Roy - in the picture below) is St James’ link with the foodbank.
We are running low...
Posted at 12:33pm on Tue 24 Feb, 2015
Our sermons are now recorded and can be listened to here!
They are available on the 'Growing' tab for each congregation... at present this is only for St Edmund's and Grace Community,...
Posted at 2:32pm on Wed 11 Feb, 2015
It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Sachin Awale, of the Marathi community, has made himself available to our churches as 'Parish Mission Assistant'. He has much to offer in this exciting...
Posted at 5:25am on Fri 19 Dec, 2014
We had an amazing nativity at St Edmund's on the 14th December. Talented children, great music, wonderful world-changing story!
Gallery: Nativity 2014
Posted at 11:50am on Tue 18 Nov, 2014
Saturday 15th November saw several members of St Edmund's and St James congregations awarded with the Bishop's Certificate in Children's Ministry at a celebratory service held at Manchester Cathedral.
Some of those involved...
Posted at 11:29pm on Mon 17 Nov, 2014
Many congratulations to Gill Clarke on the receipt of an OBE for work in the health service and to her very proud parents Roy and Hylsa Walters. The full story can be read here.
Stockport NHS...
Posted at 3:53am on Thu 13 Nov, 2014
Today is the funeral of Lazz Oyenobi and this takes place in his home country, Nigeria. Lazz was a very popular member of St Edmund's, loved by a great many...
Posted at 12:20am on Sat 11 Oct, 2014
Yesterday, our harvest collection for The Women's Direct Access Centre in Manchester left St Edmund's Church. This valuable centre is open 24 hours a day and supports vulnerable and homeless women in...
Posted at 3:10pm on Mon 22 Sep, 2014
On Friday 26th September, Manchester South Central Foodbank invite you to a volunteer drop-in between 10am and 1pm, at the Wesley Centre on the corner of Royce Rd and Old York...
Posted at 11:44am on Tue 9 Sep, 2014
At 4.00 pm on Sunday 14th September, Revd Falak Sher will be licensed to The Grace Community as assitant curate at St Edmunds by the Right Revd Mark Davies, Bishop of Middleton....
Posted at 11:52am on Thu 28 Aug, 2014
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We are pleased to be part of the opening celebration of Alexandra Park. The park was designed in the Victorian era and in the past few years has undergone extensive renovation. On the...
Posted at 11:50am on Thu 28 Aug, 2014
In April this year a market was started on the car park of St James church. It continues to meet from 11.00 until 4.00 pm on the first Saturday every month. Supported at first...
