Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. No pressure. No follow up. No charge. Exploring is good. We’re built for it. But 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 … More Alpha Online
Wigan is a great place to live and work. If you want to be part of a bigger church making a bigger difference here in Wigan please explore the opportunities that we currently have to be our new Head of Youth. Click here to download detailed Head of Youth Role Profile Click here to download … More Could you be our new Head of Youth?
Pioneer Youth Chaplain Click here to download Pioneer Youth Chaplain Role Profile Click here to download Pioneer Youth Chaplain Application Form Please note: This post is funded – we are in the final stage of securing funding from the Church Commissioners’ strategic development fund of which we will receive confirmation by June … More We are recruiting – Pioneer Youth Chaplain
#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
Wednesday 27th May Acts 25 Paul had been placed in protective custody and would spend a period of two years between AD 56-58 in custody in Caesarea. His trial was adjourned for 2 years, at which time Felix is replaced by Festus. One of Festus’ first jobs was to summon Paul, and in today’s reading … More Waiting for the Spirit – Wednesday 27th May: Acts 25
Tuesday 26th May Acts 24 After yesterday’s ‘hot footing it’ drama, today’s chapter slows the pace as we begin with a five day wait for Paul’s accusers to arrive, lawyered up with Tertullus, their spokesperson. A trio of false accusations are laid at Paul’s door and yet, being of good character, he is able to … More Waiting for the Spirit – Tuesday 26th May: Acts 24
Monday 25th May Acts 23.23-35 There has been an unfolding drama over the last few chapters! Romans, High Priests, Pharisees, Sadducees, the mob and a man sent by God – only a few weeks ago we remembered very similar events were taking place and ended in the events of Easter! This time however, things turn … More Waiting for the Spirit – Monday 25th May: Acts 23.23-35
Sunday 24th May Acts 23.1-22 Tucked away in the middle of the passage documenting Paul’s trial before the Sanhedrin is verse 11: “The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, ‘Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome!’” There have been chaotic even violent … More Waiting for the Spirit – Sunday 24th May: Acts 23.1-22
Saturday 23rd May Acts 22 The first thing that struck me about today’s passage was the power of Paul’s testimony. I wrote about Paul’s Damascus Road experience for these reflections back at the end of April – doesn’t that seem a long time ago now? – and commented then that it was one of those … More Waiting for the Spirit – Saturday 23rd May: Acts 22
Friday 22nd May Acts 21.27-38 I wonder if you enjoy talking about Jesus? As Christians we all know we should, but how often do we actually do it? Is it something that rolls of the tongue or is it something that you have to consciously force yourself to do? Some people love it and thrive … More Waiting for the Spirit – Friday 22nd May: Acts 21.27-38
Thursday 21st May Acts 21.1-26 Decisions can be really hard to make, and I’m not talking about what clothes we should wear in the morning. For some of us, at the moment, it might be shall I get out of my pyjamas or not. Maybe you don’t feel you have many hard decisions to make … More Waiting for the Spirit – Thursday 21st May: Acts 21.1-26
Wednesday 20th May Acts 20.17-38 O the beauty and pathos of the scene: St Paul and his spiritual children kneeling together in the sand, their faces, streaked with tears, turned to heaven even as they pray with voices cracked and broken with sorrow. The elders of the church in Ephesus had said goodbye to Paul … More Waiting for the Spirit – Wednesday 20th May: Acts 20.17-38
Tuesday 19th May Acts 20.1-16 In 2018 I had the privilege of visiting projects run by Compassion International in Ghana. At the first project visit we were greeted by dancing and drums beating, chilled bottled water was placed in our hands, and we were escorted to the honoured seats among the assembled worshippers. What a … More Waiting for the Spirit – Tuesday 19th May: Acts 20.1-16
