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Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end;  they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3.22,23) These two Bible verses give us two popular hymns New every morning and Great is thy … Continue reading →

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Only at St Chrysostom’s 4. A Protestant Gremlin

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

One of the frustrations of day to day ministry and worship at St Chrysostom’s is when, at the last moment there is a ‘hiccup,’ something goes wrong at the wrong time. Why does it happen? These annoying little events often … Continue reading →

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Biblical women: Mary Magdalene

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

  Mary Magdalene was the first in our 2018 Mass series of sermons on Women of the Bible. Alma Servant spoke, and writes here: Mary Magdalene was a faithful disciple of Jesus from the early days of his ministry. Three … Continue reading →

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The agents of genuine renewal

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

Where will genuine renewal of church and society come from? This contribution to our church blog written by Mark Ashcroft, Bishop of Bolton, presents a thoughtful challenge. Isaiah 61 has always and continues to shape my understanding of Christian ministry … Continue reading →

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Olympias Books

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

Child poverty is alarmingly high in the local area around St Chrysostom’s Church. Earlier this year we learned (see here) that the parliamentary constituency in which St Chrysostom’s Church stands has the highest incidence of child poverty outside London. Many … Continue reading →

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Cycling and Singing the distance for MIND

Posted on July 15, 2018 by

5 singers, 5 Bikes, 1,000 miles, 14 concerts – and tonight’s concert was at St Chrysostom’s. We were delighted to welcome the Song Cyclists – five young men who are cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End in 14 days, … Continue reading →

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Funeral Hymns: Royal choices

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

Which hymns have been chosen for the funerals of Kings and Queens of the United Kingdom? A few months ago here on our church blog we gave some bishops’ choices of funeral hymns, some clergy gave us theirs, and we … Continue reading →

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