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Welcome
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All of the churches in the Team are open for public worship.
Each parish in the Team has completed their own risk assessments to ensure that their church and/or church hall is COVID-19 secure. If you visit us, either to worship with us or to attend one of the community activities, please follow the signage, use the hand sanitizer available, wear a face covering and maintain 2m physical-distance to reduce your risk of catching or transmitting the virus. Please stay at home if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are self-isolating.
If you are still staying safe at home please contact us if you need some support or dial our 'Faith Online' number (see below) for worship services from the Anglican Churches in Wythenshawe. Just phone 0161 399 0128 to access this service.
Each parish in the Team has completed their own risk assessments to ensure that their church and/or church hall is COVID-19 secure. If you visit us, either to worship with us or to attend one of the community activities, please follow the signage, use the hand sanitizer available, wear a face covering and maintain 2m physical-distance to reduce your risk of catching or transmitting the virus. Please stay at home if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are self-isolating.
If you are still staying safe at home please contact us if you need some support or dial our 'Faith Online' number (see below) for worship services from the Anglican Churches in Wythenshawe. Just phone 0161 399 0128 to access this service.
His Royal Highness,
The Prince Philip,
The Duke of Edinburgh
1921 - 2021
At a time when many have already suffered huge personal loss, we now mourn as a nation for a person who has been present throughout the lifetime of almost everyone alive. For 73 years, the Duke has been alongside The Queen, supporting Her, prior to that, he served the nation in WWII and in so many ways since. The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme will be one of his many legacies having changed the lives of millions of young people across this nation and Commonwealth. Prince Philip, was the first President of the World Wildlife Fund; he was a conservationist and environmentalist before many of us realised how important these roles would become, he was an innovator in so many ways.
At the Coronation, kneeling before his wife and with his hands clasped in Hers, the Duke took this oath:
‘I, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, do become your liege man of life and limb, and of earthly worship; and faith and truth I will bear unto you, to live and die, against all manner of folks. So help me God.’
Prince Philip has lived this vow to the end, supporting Her Majesty, as She has sought to do Her duty. We give thanks to God for His Royal Highness, and pray for all who mourn his parting. We continue (as we have throughout this year and always shall) to pray for all who mourn any they love at this time of pain and loss.
We join our prayers in support of our Queen: in this year of loss for so many, we ask God to bless all who mourn, with consolation and the knowledge of eternal love and life.
Gaby Hinsliff has written in the Guardian:
'A widowed Queen stands revealed to her country in a newly vulnerable light. This has been a year of too much loss and sorrow, in which the virus has torn many long marriages apart. Now at 94, its monarch too is mourning a love which spanned three-quarters of a century, and perhaps the only man who, behind closed doors, could speak to her with complete candour. In her grief, some may find an all too human echo of their own.'
God of our lives,
we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip,
for the love he shared among us,
and for his devotion to duty.
We entrust him now to your love and mercy,
through our Redeemer Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Merciful God, be close to all who mourn,
especially The Queen and all members of the Royal Family.
May they know the hope of your promises
and the comfort of your love,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Buckingham Palace has requested that there are no physical books of condolence due to COVID-19 restrictions. You can sign The Church of England's book of Condolence here.
At the Coronation, kneeling before his wife and with his hands clasped in Hers, the Duke took this oath:
‘I, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, do become your liege man of life and limb, and of earthly worship; and faith and truth I will bear unto you, to live and die, against all manner of folks. So help me God.’
Prince Philip has lived this vow to the end, supporting Her Majesty, as She has sought to do Her duty. We give thanks to God for His Royal Highness, and pray for all who mourn his parting. We continue (as we have throughout this year and always shall) to pray for all who mourn any they love at this time of pain and loss.
We join our prayers in support of our Queen: in this year of loss for so many, we ask God to bless all who mourn, with consolation and the knowledge of eternal love and life.
Gaby Hinsliff has written in the Guardian:
'A widowed Queen stands revealed to her country in a newly vulnerable light. This has been a year of too much loss and sorrow, in which the virus has torn many long marriages apart. Now at 94, its monarch too is mourning a love which spanned three-quarters of a century, and perhaps the only man who, behind closed doors, could speak to her with complete candour. In her grief, some may find an all too human echo of their own.'
God of our lives,
we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip,
for the love he shared among us,
and for his devotion to duty.
We entrust him now to your love and mercy,
through our Redeemer Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Merciful God, be close to all who mourn,
especially The Queen and all members of the Royal Family.
May they know the hope of your promises
and the comfort of your love,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Buckingham Palace has requested that there are no physical books of condolence due to COVID-19 restrictions. You can sign The Church of England's book of Condolence here.
Faith Online
We have launched a local rate telephone line as a simple way to bring worship and prayer into people's homes while they are still staying at home because of the Coronavirus.
Our Faith Online service offers a weekly service with readings and prayers, a sermon and music at the end of a telephone line.
The line 0161 399 0128 – which is available 24 hours a day - has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind.
Although thousands of churches across the country are now running services and prayer groups online many people – especially older people – do not have access to the internet.
The line also recognises the impact of physical-distancing restrictions and self-isolation measures on those suffering from loneliness.
We have launched a local rate telephone line as a simple way to bring worship and prayer into people's homes while they are still staying at home because of the Coronavirus.
Our Faith Online service offers a weekly service with readings and prayers, a sermon and music at the end of a telephone line.
The line 0161 399 0128 – which is available 24 hours a day - has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind.
Although thousands of churches across the country are now running services and prayer groups online many people – especially older people – do not have access to the internet.
The line also recognises the impact of physical-distancing restrictions and self-isolation measures on those suffering from loneliness.
Welcome to our website for the five Church of England parishes that make up the Church of England in Wythenshawe.
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Our churches...
William Temple, Wythenshawe St Luke's, Benchill St Martin with St Francis, Wythenshawe St Richard of Chichester, Wythenshawe (Peel Hall) St Michael & All Angels, Northern Moor We are the Church of England in Wythenshawe - your parish churches where you are always welcome. We invite you to journey with us as we explore our friendship with Jesus and learn to be fully alive in the strength of his love for us. Whether you are new to the Christian faith, questioning what it all means or a committed Christian we welcome you to worship with us. As well as worship and prayer we are here for everyone in our communities - baptisms, weddings, funerals or when you need someone to talk to. We seek to challenge injustice in society and to proclaim the dignity of all people as the children of the God who made us, love us and gives us life. Our churches are part of the Inclusive Church network. We hope you find all the information you need on this website - if not please contact us. May the Peace of the Lord be with you. We are part of the Deanery of Withington in the Diocese of Manchester. Find out more about our Inclusive Church and other policies:     |
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