Following a statement by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Sunday worship services and midweek gatherings in the Church of England have been put on hold until further notice due to COVID-19. However Church has not shut up shop – far from it! Rather, we are facing the challenge of the pandemic by becoming a … More A message from Rev’d Neil Cook on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wednesday 8th April John 13:21-32 It is just before the Passover Festival and the disciples are together with Jesus, in a house in Jerusalem. They are together having a meal together, Jesus knowing what was about to come, had already washed the disciple’s feet and reminded them of the scripture ‘he who shared my bread … More Lent Together Wednesday 8th April – John 13:21-32
Tuesday 7th April John 12:20-36 “Sir, we wish to see Jesus”. I suspect most of us have asked this question at some point in our lives. I wonder, however, if those who came to Philip in this passage really knew exactly what they were asking. Do we? It seems a simple enough request, but Jesus’ response … More Lent Together Tuesday 7th April – John 12:20-36
Monday 6th April John 12:1-11 The gospels are comedies. Not because they’re full of gags, although there are some, but in the sense that in the end, despite everything that’s thrown at Jesus, Love prevails. Life will be victorious over death. But if we know where the story is going, nonetheless this isn’t an escapist … More Lent Together Monday 6th April – John 12:1-11
Sunday 5th April Today we launch a series of video reflections in our brand new Church Wigan YouTube channel. Each video lasts around 11 minutes, and includes a short, quiet reading, a reflection by the Rt Revd Philip North, Bishop of Burnley, prayers, and a song. There’s plenty of (intentional) silence, but also words you … More Walking the Way of the Cross
Philip Anderson introduces our final week of reflections as we enter Holy Week and conclude our Lent Together journey.
We’re excited to launch our pattern of worship for Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday 2020 for Church Wigan. We hope there is something for everyone We also know it may be hard for some people to access, but some of the material can even be accessed from a smart TV, and you can dial in … More Holy Week and Easter 2020
Saturday 4th April Acts 16:11-40 The Rule of Life is based around six words to help us on our discipleship journey. We are called to pray, read and learn: sent to tell, serve and give (www.ruleoflife.org.uk). It would be so easy to stay within the walls of our churches where we know everyone. We pray, … More Lent Together Saturday 4th April – Acts 16:11-40
Friday 3rd April John 6:1-15 Salmon paste sandwiches and half an orange effervescent tablet to dissolve in water – that’s what I remember having for my packed lunch as a child and it’s not far off what everyone ended up eating in today’s passage. People have been following Jesus around. They have seen him healing … More Lent Together Friday 3rd April – John 6:1-15
Thursday 2nd April Zechariah 8:1-8 In today’s passage, Zechariah delivers God’s promise to the Jewish people that one day they will be reunited with God in Jerusalem, the faithful city. Zechariah is speaking to a community who have been through a devastating time: their temple has been destroyed and they have spent 70 years in … More Lent Together Thursday 2nd April – Zechariah 8:1-8
Wednesday 1st April Psalm 78 I wonder if you ever found yourself as a child sitting beside grandparents looking through old photo albums? Mine had a tin full of black and white pictures, some going back to Victorian times, taken in a studio, dressed formally, and then later on lots more, some taken on holidays, … More Lent Together Wednesday 1st April – Psalm 78
