The UK Government announced yesterday that an outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) has been identified in parts of Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and West Yorkshire. Working with local authorities it has introduced a number of rules which came into force at midnight to control the spread of the virus. The key element of the new rules … More COVID-19 Local Restrictions
The Church continues to serve God, and this community, through daily pastoral care, practical support and online worship. H.M. Government has announced that from 4th July places of worship may be opened for public worship under strict conditions – following a local assessment of the risks, maintaining social distancing. In the Benefice of Wigan this … More Phased Reopening of Church Buildings
#prayerandcare Update: We’ve now launched a JustGiving page to complement the text giving option. Click on the button to visit the page and make a donation using your choice of payment methods. Keep giving. Every pound counts. Church Wigan staff and volunteers are working flat out with Fur Clemt, the Real Junk Food Project and … More Keeping Wigan fed during COVID-19
Rosa Parks, civil rights activist, 2005 1 Corinthians 12.4-11(New Revised Standard Version) Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord;and there are varieties of activities,but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of … More Saints and Sinners – Saturday 24th October
James the Just, Bishop of Jerusalem and Brother of Jesus Acts 15.12-21(New International Version) The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. When they finished, James spoke up. “Brothers,” he said, “listen to me. Simon has described … More Saints and Sinners – Friday 23rd October
The seven holy youths of Ephesus,3rd century Ephesians 3.14-end. (New Revised Standard Version) For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your … More Saints and Sinners – Thursday 22nd October
Florence Nightingale, nurseand social reformer, 1910 Philippians 2.1-13(New Revised Standard Version) If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish … More Saints and Sinners – Wednesday 21st October
Jomo Kenyatta, Politician and Activist 2 Kings 18:13-end(New Revised Standard Version Anglicized Edition) Then the commander stood and called out in Hebrew, “Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria! This is what the king says: Do not let Hezekiah deceive you. He cannot deliver you from my hand. Do not let … More Saints and Sinners – Tuesday 20th October
Henry Martyn, translatorand missionary, 1812 Philippians 1.1-11(New Revised Standard Version) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying … More Saints and Sinners – Monday 19th October
St Luke the evangelist Isaiah 55.1-5(New Revised Standard Version) Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters;and you that have no money, come, buy and eat!Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labour for that which does not satisfy?Listen carefully to me, and … More Saints and Sinners – Sunday 18th October
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch,martyr, c.107 Galatians 3.26-28(New Revised Standard Version) “For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male … More Saints and Sinners – Saturday 17th October
Ridley and Latimer,Reformation Martyrs Psalm 88(The Message) God, you’re my last chance of the day. I spend the night on my knees before you. Put me on your salvation agenda; take notes on the trouble I’m in. I’ve had my fill of trouble; I’m camped on the edge of hell. I’m written off as a … More Saints and Sinners – Friday 16th October
St Teresa of Avila,teacher of the faith, 1582 Psalm 90.12(Common Worship Daily Prayer) Teach us to number our days,that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. Reflection St Teresa of Avila, mystic and teacher, was born into a noble family in Avila, Spain, in 1515. Her mother died when Teresa was in her teens, and … More Saints and Sinners – Thursday 15th October
