Category Archives: Faith

Family History and my faith

Posted on October 29, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Looking at our family history can enrich and challenge our faith outlook and our understanding of why we believe what we do. Graham Naylor, a keen family historian, continues our series of how our studies influence our faith. I was … Continue reading →

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Entomology and my Faith

Posted on October 9, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Entomology (noun): The Scientific Study of Insects – and faith. Since I was a little girl I have always loved being outside among growing things, helping in my grandparents’ garden or playing wildly imaginative games with my cousins in the … Continue reading →

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Metallurgy and my faith

Posted on July 3, 2017 by stchrysostoms

How do our studies challenge or inspire our faith? We begin a series on our church blog in which church members or friends of St C’s who have studied a subject different from religion to reflect on how this has … Continue reading →

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Dr Noel Preston, 1922 – 2017

Posted on April 27, 2017 by stchrysostoms

We were very sad to learn of  the death of a much respected and much loved member of our congregation, Dr Noel Preston. Noel died peacefully at home on April 21st 2017, surrounded by the love and prayers of Valerie, … Continue reading →

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Praying for Priests at Ars-sur-Formans

Posted on April 24, 2017 by stchrysostoms

An appropriate place for a priest to visit and renew priestly commitment is undoubtedly Ars-sur-Formans, near Lyon, in eastern France. In 1818 John-Baptist Vianney (the Curé  d’Ars, feast day 4th August) was sent to what was then a neglected and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the 50 days

Posted on April 18, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Alleluia! Christ is Risen Easter isn’t just one day – it’s a season of 50 days Campaign for a real Eastertide! Christians make a lot of Lent – giving up things, fasting, praying, and other worthy things – some of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Easter Light

Posted on April 6, 2017 by stchrysostoms

It is hard to miss the Easter Candle at our Church.  The stand alone, brightly coloured, is about 1.5m tall.  The Candle extends that by another 75cm.  It reigns supreme in the Sanctuary, and during the great 50 days of … Continue reading →

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Bishops’ choices of funeral hymns

Posted on November 25, 2016 by stchrysostoms

In 1901 the Archbishop of Canterbury  successfully vetoed the request made by the Royal Family that the Russian Kontakion for the departed should be sung at Queen Victoria’s funeral. He was concerned that it would give approval to what he … Continue reading →

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Giving mystery space

Posted on September 23, 2016 by stchrysostoms

Following a recent conversation with Hector, a member of congregation, Fr Ian invited him to write a blog reflection on why he travels to St Chrysostom’s: On a Sunday morning when I was living in Crieff in Scotland I regularly travelled … Continue reading →

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People of Faith: Beyond the Binary

Posted on July 16, 2016 by stchrysostoms

A challenging and inspiring exhibition Twilight People is currently at Media City, Salford. A group from St Chrysostom’s Church went to the opening event, from which Mycah wrote this report: TWILIGHT PEOPLE is an art exhibit and oral history of people … Continue reading →

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