Tag: October

The October 2025 magazine includes an article on joy in Psalm 126 – and a reflection about a talk given by the Diocesan Director of Mission and Ministry, Phil Cansdale.

In the October 2025 Bible readings, we’re still journeying to Jerusalem with Jesus (are we nearly there yet?) Jesus tells stories of mustard seeds and mulberry trees and of widows wearing out judges. In the Old Testament, we have a prophet on look-out duty and Jacob holding-on till day-break for a blessing.

The October 2024 church magazine includes a message from Vicar Harvie, recovering after surgery, a tribute to John Partington, and information on events like ‘Ruth’ and ‘The Big Quiz Night.’ It emphasizes gratitude during the Harvest season and the importance of trusting God amid worries.

Our Old Testament readings include the world’s first speed-dating event, restoration after an ecological disaster, a righteous person bearing the sins of many and the free supply of wine.

In the October 2023 magazine you can find a tribute to Ralph Mallinson plus news and updates from our churches and from the wider community.

Our October 2023 Bible readings have some tricksy questions from chief priests, stories about vineyards & banquets and being called by name.

Inside the October 2022 magazine you’ll find news about Dave’s induction at Christ Church, Heaton and there’s an article on generous giving.

The October 2022 Bible readings include mustard seeds, first fruits, bread from heaven, a man who wouldn’t let go and a persistent widow…

In the October 2021 church magazine you’ll find all the regular news & views plus a reflection on the life of Arthur Smith who died aged 106.

The October 2021 Bible readings include God being creative then repaying for years that the locust has eaten and Jesus restoring his friend.

There are features on Harvest and Church for a Different World – which includes a letter from the Bishop of Manchester. Also updates from Mothers’ Union and the Walking Group. Plus prayers, reflections and news of upcoming services and events.

This month we have vineyards and harvest, cheerful giving, eating and drinking. We also have circumcision and weak knees, trumpets and singing…

Here is our October 2019 magazine.
We have write-ups from our various groups and lots of upcoming activities to tell you about. Plus a harvest letter from the Vicar.

Here are the Bible readings for October 2019 (it’ll soon be Christmas!) which we’ll be using in church.

If you want to read up in advance – or if you can’t be with us and want to follow the same readings – then here you go!

The scriptures this month include a wandering Aramean, a persevering wrestler and a mobile mulberry tree…

This is our October magazine which includes a farewell from Gill Barnett, who is moving to a new role in Rochdale…