Category Archives: St Chrysostoms Church

Watching for the Kingfisher at Easter Benediction

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

Here is an edited summary of the address given by Fr Ian at Benediction on Easter Day at the end of the Easter Triduum, St Chrysostom’s 2019 In my late teens I stood at the Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle, looking … Continue reading →

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Sorrow Fear Wonder Joy

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Here is the text of the sermon preached by Fr Ian at the Easter Day Mass at St Chrysostom’s, 2019. The first Easter Sunday began with sorrow, the sorrow of mourners visiting the grave of a friend – and more … Continue reading →

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Our Parish

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

The Parish System is at the core of the Church of England, a parish is defined as “a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor.” Further to this, the Priest assigned has pastoral duties … Continue reading →

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#FollowTheStar Fr Chris’ stars

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

The Church of England is encouraging people to #FollowTheStar this Christmastide. We asked a few people to share thought on what that means for them. Fr Chris writes:   The “Star” leads the wise men to a place where they … Continue reading →

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The Rector’s Christmas Letter 2018

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

Fr Ian sends ‘The Rector’s Christmas Letter’ from Church to local organisations and interested people. Here is the 2018 letter.   Dear Friends, I’m pleased to have this opportunity to give you an update on our life and work at … Continue reading →

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#Posada2018 By the banks of the Mersey

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

Our Advent #Posada2018 has begun. The small figures of Mary, Joseph, and Deborah their donkey began their journey at Chorlton Water Park in South Manchester, on the banks of the River Mersey. On Saturdays a walk is often organised for … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the contribution of LGBT people to St Chrysostom’s

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

Thanks for the contribution LGBT people have made, and continue to make, at St Chrysostom’s, was the theme of our Evening Oasis worship held at the end of October. Paul Pritchard led the worship and here are the prayers which … Continue reading →

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