November 2012 - The Diocese of Manchester

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 1CruxVol 42 No.11 November 2012Diocese of Manchester : United in prayer, together in mission25pwww.manchester.anglican.orgSharing in the act ofEucharistThe significant role ofEucharistic assistantsClergy oncatwalkAll Christian lifeon display atEvent City showLightup a lifeSharing themessage ofChristmas

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 22 November 2012BISHOP NIGEL’STHOUGHT FORTHE MONTHMemories,first and lastMy first service in the Cathedralas bishop was the funeral of a policeman(stephen Oakes) murdered whileon duty.My last service may well be amemorial for the two policewomen(Nicola Hughes and fiona Bone)tragically gunned down this autumn.At such moments we are starklyreminded of the dangers daily facedon our behalf by those whose vocationis to keep the public peace andmake our communities safe.Like all of us, some police canget things wrong. Nevertheless, weare blessed in this country that thefounding spirit and purpose ofpolicing (inspired by Bury-bornrobert Peel) still works for the benefitof society.it is disgraceful when, called toemergencies, the police - and fireand rescue, and ambulance officers- are sometimes attacked.in recognising such perils theyencounter (with a decreasing numberof officers - the likely outcomeof austerity cut-backs), we shouldhold Greater Manchester’s police,fire and rescue, and ambulance services,regularly in our public andprivate prayers.in this remembrance month letus thank God for the men andwomen of the civilian and armedforces who put themselves at riskfor us – especially those who havebeen injured or lost their lives onour behalf.New staff forChurch HouseThe Revd Stephen Tranter has joined the diocese asLocal Ministry Officer. Stephen was Hospital Chaplainin the Morecambe Bay Teaching Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust and House for Duty Priest in Ellel, StJohn and Shireshead St James, Blackburn.We have also been joined by Colin Barson, the newParish Development Officer.Colin has had a varied career in local councils, thepolice force, as a training officer and lecturer and latterlyas CEO of Voluntary and Community Action Trafford.He has been involved in a number of initiatives withinthe diocese at parish level and sits on the PovertyCommission.CRUX also welcomes the Revd Julia Babb whotakes up the post of Diocesan Clergy Training Officer inDecember.Currently Rector of the Whittington Benefice inDerby Diocese, Julia previously served as an incumbentin Newcastle Diocese and curate of Langley andParkfield in Manchester.She has been involved in initial training and as atraining incumbent in both Derby and Newcastle diocesesand is working towards a doctorate from ChesterUniversity. She replaces the Revd David Foster.R.I.P.Reverend Brian SagarTHE Revd Brian Sagar former Priest in Charge of StStephen and All Martyrs Lever Bridge, Bolton has diedpeaceably in hospital following a short illness.Brian was ordained in this diocese in 1980 andserved as Curate at St Thomas and St John Radcliffebefore being appointed Priest in Charge of St GeorgeCharlestown.In 1982 he became Rector of St Michael's GreatLever, after which his social concerns led him to aChaplaincy with Coventry Church HousingAssociation.After incumbencies in Oxford and Ely he returned tothe Diocese and to Lever Bridge prior to retirement in2005. We offer our love and prayers to Barbara and thefamily.Farewell gift for Bishop Nigel - see page 9

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 3CRUX – Keeping you in touchALM nears its century3The Bishop of Manchester commissioned 48 new ALMs in September, bringing the total in the dioceseafter two years to just under the 100 mark. A full cathedral saw people commissioned to pastoralministry, children’s ministry, worship ministry and to a ministry of prayer and spirituality.COMINGS & GOINGSAppoiNTmeNTSThe Revd Raymond morris, currently incumbentof St Mark, Heyside, to become, in addition,Assistant Curate in St Anne, Longsight, Royton.The Revd James Read, currently Priest in Chargeof St Anne, Longsight, Royton, to become, inaddition, Assistant Curate in St Mark, Heyside.The Revd Liz Devall, currently Assistant Curatein St Anne, Longsight, Royton, to become, inaddition, Assistant Curate in St Mark, Heyside.The Parishes of St Mark, Heyside and St Anne,Longsight, Royton form the Heyside and Longsight,Royton Mission Partnership. The Licensings andpublic launch of the Heyside and Longsight, RoytonMission Partnership took place on September 30.The Bishop of Manchester, in consultation withthe Dean and Chapter, has appointed the Revdphilip Barratt to be Canon Precentor of theCathedral. He will be installed and collated in theCathedral on Advent Sunday (December 2).The Revd Jane Vost ceased as Chaplain to NorthManchester General Hospital on August 31. She isto be Chaplain in the Wrightington, Wigan andLeigh NHS Foundation Trust in addition to herrole as Assistant curate OLM at St Andrew’s,Radcliffe.ReTiRemeNTSThe Revd Canon Ting Suie Roy Chow, incumbentof The Good Shepherd (Church of theResurrection) and St Barnabas Manchester willretire with effect from January 12 2013. He willbecome Canon Emeritus on retirement.The Revd Joan Stephens, Assistant curate OLMin Irlam and Cadishead, retires with effect fromOctober 31 2012. She will hold the Bishop’s permissionto officiate in the diocese with effect fromthat date.

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 44 November 2012Christian Resources show a huge hit ...MORE than 3,000 visitors headed for theChristian Resources Exhibition when it returnedto Manchester after an absence of ten years.Event City at the Trafford Centre was thevenue for the church show, the biggest of its kindin the UK. It attracted more than 160 exhibitionstands featuring everything from church fabricsto children’s work, ministry to mission opportunities,Bibles and books to Dalit candles and spices- and the response from the gneeral public wasgreater than expected.Among those exhibiting, Mothers’ UnionManchester and St Denys Bookshop shared spaceon the Church of England stand. They reported abrisk trade and a real buzz of conversation.Cheryl Apsin, who helped man the stand,reported it was “a huge success for Mothers’Union, raising awareness of the work we do topromote family life at home and overseas”. Itwas definitely a case of ‘sowing a seed and helpingto grow’.It was also great to have so many organisationsand companies that support the work of theChurch in one place.Among them were our parish website partnersChurchEdit, ChurchAds.Net, The MessageTrust and the Scargill House community. BishopChris was on hand to support the latter on theopening day.Conversations were held, acquaintancesrenewed and new leads and opportunities followedin the quest to build up our churches in ministryand mission.As well as the exhibition, the seminars werevery popular, featuring sessions on MessyChurch, music systems, pastoral care, and toolsfor Bible study.Extremely pleased with the positive successof CRE in Manchester, coupled with a largerthan expected response over the two days, theorganisers have confirmed that the exhibitionwill return in two years’ time.Tasting and ordering tasty Christmas and Easter goodies at the Meaningful Chocolate stand,while the Mothers’ Union were kept busy, helping an eager stream of enquirers

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 5CRUX – Keeping you in touch... and fashionable clergy hit the catwalkONE of the regular and popular featuresof the Christian ResourcesExhibition is ‘Clergy on the Catwalk’when serving members of the clergyvolunteer to be models for a day.The line-up at Event City evenincluded two returnees - the RevdJanice Collier from Widnes who wasa model when CRE was at G-Mexnine years ago, and the Revd LeePlummer from Stoke-on-Trent whomade his debut at the Telford show acouple of years ago.A total of seven clergy modelledvestments from leading supplierssuch as north-west based Hayes andFinch and top designers such asJuliet Hemingray. The catwalk evenattracted interest from BBC NorthWest who took several of the modelsinto central Manchester togain public opinion of clergywear.❐ From the top (left) : LeePlummer in green Eucharistchasuble; Juliet kept busy onher stand and the finale lineup.(Right) Revd DawnHarrison in stylish day-wearand Revd Taffy Davies inJuliet’s show-stopper.5

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 66 November 2012‘Light Up a Life’ at ChristmasSt Ann’s Hospice in HealdGreen will be familiar tomany CRUX readers as aplace of care and support forpeople living with or affectedby life-limiting illnesses.You can therefore showyour appreciations for StAnn’s by supporting theLight Up a Life Appeal andhelping to illuminate a veryspecial Christ mas tree atManchester Cathedral overthe festive season.You can dedicate a light toanyone you choose and theydo not need to have been apatient at the hospice.“The festive season can bea very difficult time of year ifyou’ve lost a loved one or ifyou can’t be with someoneyou love,” said Revd PeterO’Brien, Chaplain at St Ann’sHospice, which provides freecare for more than 3000adults with life-limiting illnesseseach year in GreaterManchester.“Coincidentally, that’s about the number oflights we had lit on the Cathedral tree last year.We’re extremely grateful for the support wereceive each year from Manchester Cathedraland all our supporters. Their generosity is vitalto our on-going fundraising efforts.”“We’re grateful for thesupport we receive ...your generosity isvital to our efforts.”Light Up a Life is anopportunity to celebrate thelives of someone special bydedicating a light on one ofthree trees - at ManchesterCathedral, Oak Meadow Parkin Cheadle Hulme and StAnn’s site at Little Hulton.Each dedication is carefullyrecorded in the Book ofHonour, copies of which aredisplayed throughout thefestive period at ManchesterCathedral and at hospicesites, including Heald Green.For every light dedicatedyou receive a special cardcontaining your dedication asit appears in the Book ofHonour.Three special St Ann’sHospice services will be heldat Manchester Cathedral onDecember 9. Unfortunately,due to the large numbers ofinvited guests, these servicesare not open to the public.To dedicate a light call0161 498 3631 or visit www.sah.org.uk/light.St Ann’s has to raise £16,000 each day tocontinue running its free services, care andsupport. It is only through the generosity oflocal people that it can continue to provide thehighest standard of care to its patients, theirfamilies and carers.Easier Said than Done?palliative and end of Life Care: Supporting people with life-limiting illness.This is an interactive and thought-provoking short course on November 20 (9am-12.30pm) exploring: ☛ the philosophy of care ☛ challenges faced by people with lifelimitingillness and those who care for them ☛ loss, grief and bereavement ☛ theimportance of fostering hope ☛ building communication skills ☛ looking after ourselves.Those interested in this course can book via www.boltonhospice.org.uk

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 7CRUX – Keeping you in touchPhil is new Canon PrecentorThe Bishop of Manchester, inconsultation with the Deanand Chapter, has appointedthe Revd Philip Barratt to beCanon Precentor of theCathedral.Philip is currently vicar ofSt James, Thornham.Speaking of his appointmenthe said, “I am thrilled to bejoining the ministry ofManchester Cathedral at suchan exciting and challengingtime.“A Mancunian by birth, Iwas married as well as ordained in ManchesterCathedral and am therefore proud to be servingthe church in the heart of the city I love.“I also look forward to taking my placealongside all the members of the Cathedralteam, both lay and ordained, as I move to this7next stage of my own ministryafter 16 very happy years as aparish priest in Thornham.”Welcoming the appointment,Bishop Nigel said “I amdelighted that Philip is to bePrecentor at the Cathedral. Inthis important role he will servethe people of the diocese, countyand city through his priestlyministry, shaping theCathedral’s worship, and praying,teaching and caring for allwho belong to or visit it.”Philip will be installed andcollated in the Cathedral at 10.30am on AdventSunday (December 2).Although having recently worked in a resolutionparish, the new Precentor is supportive ofthe ministry of women and happy to receive thesacrament from them.

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 88 November 2012‘THIS IS CHRIST’S BODy, THIS IS CHRISSharing in the joy andof the EucharistTHERE can be few more intimate moments in aservice of the Eucharist (Holy Communion orMass) than that moment when each member ofthe congregation comes forward to the altar toreceive the bread and wine.It is a profound moment of grace and humilityas each Christian disciple meets with the brokenChrist in a tangible way and receives the spiritualfood that will strengthen and sustain him or herin all that lies ahead.It is also a profound moment of self-offering:each of us coming to kneel, as we are, with allour faults and failings, in all our weakness andbrokenness, to give ourselves afresh to the onewho calls us.For those of us who administer the elementsthen, there is joy, responsibility and a right senseof privilege as we distribute, in Christ’s name,the ‘bread for his body, wine for his blood’.Practically, we are sharing out the bread andwine among the gathered community. Spiritually,we are handling holy things that have been consecratedand set apart, through which each personencounters the living God.Eucharistic Assistants are those who share,with the clergy and Readers, in this importantministry. Of necessity, they are people who aretrustworthy and are in good standing in their congregation.They are people who can allow themselvesto be used by God as channels of his gracewithout getting in God’s way.To become a Eucharistic or CommunionAssistant is to share in one of a whole raft ofministries that is open to the laity.But because of the particular responsibilitythat Eucharistic Assistants have, they are nominatedto the Bishop by their incumbent and PCCas well as being trained by their clergy for therole that they are taking on.Some Eucharistic Assistants will also be nominatedto take out communion to the sick andhousebound. This requires additional training andCRB clearance so that proper safeguards are seento be in place for those who are particularly vulnerablein our communities.If you feel called to such a ministry, there isnothing to prevent you from offering yourself toyour parish priest and PCC. Equally, PCCs andclergy should regularly review who else in theircongregation might fulfil this role in a way thatblesses God’s people at that moment ofencounter.Cherry Vann – Archdeacon of RochdaleThe archdeacons will be leading teaching andtraining evenings in the context of holyCommunion at four venues across the diocesein November. These evenings are for peoplewho are considering becoming eucharisticAssistants and would like to know what’sinvolved, as well as for new and experiencedeucharistic Assistants.See back cover of this issue of CRUX fordetails. To book, please contact helen Falloneon 0161 828 1411.FA MESand coabout a“Wethat anassist p“For“Somarkedcheque

yi-CCeomandseenulistodeiratZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 9CRUX – Keeping you in touch9CHRIST’S BLOOD’nd wonderristaleandeseedrneFarewell gift for Bishop NigelA MESSAGE from Bishop Nigel; “As I draw nearer to my retirement from serving the clergy, congregationsand communities of this diverse and significant diocese, I am being advised that there have been enquiriesabout an appropriate gift that might be made to me and Celia.“We are deeply touched by that thoughtfulness and kindness. But I hope it will not be taken amiss if we askthat any donations to mark the end of my 10+ years’ ministry in the Manchester Diocese could be made toassist projects in the dioceses of Lahore and Namibia.“For us the privilege of being among you in Manchester has been a more than sufficient gift to us in itself.“So if you wish to express your gratitude in a tangible way, then please send donations with the envelopemarked ‘For Bishop Nigel’s Link Dioceses (gift)’ to Church House, 90 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2GH withcheques made payable to Manchester DBF.”

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ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 11CRUX – Keeping you in touchSt Ann’s gets The Chop and a pint... and it’s all in a good causeSt Ann’s Church teamed up with MrThomas’ Chop House to host a ‘blessedbeer festival’ in St Ann’s Square as partof its £2million fundraising campaignfor repairs and refurbishment of theGrade I listed building.A beer tent was set up in St Ann’sSquare for a weekend, housing 24 casksof real ales and four of ciders. Fiftypence from the sale of every pint wenttowards the church roof fund.A fan of real ale, Nigel Ashworth,Rector of St Ann’s, gave the go-aheadfor Mr Thomas’ Chop House to lend ahand to its iconic neighbour.Nigel said “St Ann’s Church andquality real ales are part of our heritage.The Blessed Beer Festival was a greatway to celebrate 300 years of St Ann’sChurch and St Ann’s Square and help usrestore the church to its former glory!”Roger Ward, the owner of MrThomas’, said, “The Church is a fantasticneighbour. It is part of Man -chester’s history and it’s what makesour location special. This is the leastwe can do to help out. I hope it goesdown well and that we can repeat theevent to help finish the works.”Setting up and running a charity shop11HAVE you ever thought of setting up acommunity charity shop, but didn't knowhow to get started?Church House is holding a session to answeryour questions on Wednesday November 7from 11am to 3pm (light lunch provided).People who run community shops in StLuke, Halliwell, Milnrow, St James,Droylesden, St Andrew (Ecumenical) havekindly volunteered to run this session,providing helpful advice and informationfor those who are interested in doingsomething similar in their own parish.The three shops are very different, as aretheir reasons for running them. The day willtherefore give a good overview of theprocesses you need to go through with yourown parish, covering both the pitfalls andthe positives of such a venture.The session will be informal and all arewelcome. To book please contact SimonAmbrose on 0161 828 1410.

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 1212 November 2012AIMING FOR 100 MILLIONThe Big ShoeboxchallengeSAMARITAN’S Purse is calling on churches,schools and workplaces to help achieve aremarkable milestone - delivering the 100 millionthgift-filled shoebox to a child during thisyear’s Operation Christmas Child campaign.Last year churches across Greater Manchestercontributed to the 1.1 million gift-filled shoeboxesthat were shipped from the UK to children in poorparts of the world. Many see Operation ChristmasChild as a way of demonstrating God’s love in atangible way to needy children and sharing theGood News of Jesus Christ.Over the past 22 years, Operation ChristmasChild has delivered 94 million shoeboxes toneedy children in more than 100 countries.Simon Barrington from Samaritan’s Pursesaid, “We’re asking everyone across the UK tohelp us reach 100 million shoeboxes. It’s greatway to celebrate Christmas - showing children,most of whom live in the most difficult circumstances,that God loves them and cares for themand that He’s not forgotten them.”Visit www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk forall the relevant details.Stewardship : Making the linkA RECENT survey has led to attention beingfocused on how charities spend their money.The Charity Commission has come underpressure to respond to cases of some charitiesspending as little as 16p of every £1 given,the rest being absorbed in costs.In one case, of £221,000 total outgoings,£35,000 went to the charitable cause whilefundraisers received more than £84,000 incommission! An overwhelming number ofpeople surveyed wanted charities to be moreopen about how they spend public donations.While there are a number of charities thatgo to great lengths to do this, churches have anopportunity to lead the way in being clearabout how they communicate.In my role, I get to see many differentapproaches this. My experience has been that,in general, churches who work hard to ensurethey are using their income as well as possibletend to pay less attention to communication.It’s somehow assumed that money given tothe church will just be used for appropriatepurposes. However, this strikes me as a missedopportunity because it embraces the principleof linking mission with ministry, which is atthe heart of stewardship.Although the annual review is one way inwhich many churches provide this sort ofinformation, there are a vast number of otherimaginative options that can be used throughoutthe year.You are welcome to contact me for furtherdetails on 0161 828 1474.JAMES EMMERSONDiocesan Stewardship Officer

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 13CRUX – Keeping you in touchCome on City! Revd Pete Horlock talks to CRUX abouthis role as chaplain to Manchester City Football ClubPete aims to lift the Blues13WITH all the big signings that take place in thefootball transfer windows there’ll be one thatprobably escaped most people’s attention.The Revd Chris Howitz, who was club chaplainat Manchester City between 2006 and 2011,now follows the Blues from the warmth of theSultanate of Oman where he’s the minister forthe Anglican Church in Muscat - slightly differentsurroundings from the sky blue of theEtihad!Chris did a fantastic job as the club chaplain,providing a very approachable, down-to-earthsupport to fans, staff and players when theyneeded it. I succeeded him in the role inJanuary, joining the club at a very exciting timein its history.That final game against QPR was bothhorrendous and awesome rolled into one, andit will be very interesting to see how the clubdoes this season with the expectations of fansand owners greatly increased.At this point you might be thinking ‘Aren’tfootball chaplains a bit pointless?’ Well 14 of the20 Premiership clubs have them and I’ll let JohnMotson give you the heads-up on what we do:“Chaplains offer time and know the value ofkeeping confidences, which in a world where theleaked story and dropping of names is commonplaceis a value recovered.“Sometimes theyget asked to do thekind of tasks most ofus would never careto face. They areaccountable to theirclubs but not paid bythem.“I am glad thatsome of the scepticismthey faced hasgiven way to recognisingthere’s a placefor the personal touch in what might otherwisebe an impersonal footballing world.”It is a privilege to be able to serve Man City(even though I’ve grown up following Arsenal).The role is pretty diverse: whether it’s gettingalongside bereaved families to take a scatteringof ashes service, giving a talk to the young footballscholars at Platt Lane, meeting with the Cityin the Community team, having a cup of tea withthe groundsmen, writing articles for the matchday programme or getting alongside the staff andplayers at Carrington.In all of this I’m constantly looking to join inthe work that God is already doing in peoples’lives; taking the opportunities I’m presented withto serve them and share the good news of Jesusin a relational and accessible way.It’s amazing to think this football clubstarted out in 1880 as a mission initiative ofAnna Connell (the daughter of Revd ArthurConnell the rector of St Mark’s, Gorton) toserve her local community. I’m sure she’dnever have guessed the impact her gospelwork would have.My prayer is that in some way God continuesto get the glory: as people come to know hislove for them through Jesus and as the clubcontinues to find ways to serve local communitiesin this city.

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 1414 November 2012CATHEDRAL DIARy & SERVICE TIMESSUNDAy : 8.45am Matins (said), 9am Holy Communion, 10.30am Sung Eucharist(Common Worship - Cathedral Choir), 5.30pm Evensong (sung - Cathedral VoluntaryChoir). moNDAy To SATURDAy : 9am Morning Prayer (Mon-Sat), 1.10pm HolyCommunion (Mon-Fri), 3.30pm Evensong (Saturday only), 5.30pm Evening Prayer (Mon& Fri), 5.30pm Evensong (Tues, Wed & Thurs). For more information, ring 0161 833 2220.EVENTS during NOVEMBER & DECEMBERNOVEMBER 2012Sat 3rd to Thur 22nd NovemberCapture the Cathedral ExhibitionThursday 1st November12noon MU Thursday Prayer5.30pm Festal Evensong &Procession (Incense).7pm Manchester TheologicalSociety - Celebration ofTheology: David Bentley Hart,‘Atheist Delusions’Friday 2nd November1.10pm Chetham’s Concert4.30pm Evening Prayer5.30pm Fauré Requiem7pm Capture the Cathedral launchSunday 4th November8.45am No Matins9am BCP Holy Communion10.30am Choral Matins12noon Eucharist (said)2.30pm Church Lads’ & Girls’Brigade Parade ServiceTuesday 6th November12.30pm Julian Prayer Group7pm Launch of Rachel Mann’snew book ‘Dazzling Darkness’Wednesday 7th November12.45pm Turning of the LeavesThursday 8th November2.30pm Mothers’ UnionProvincial Thanksgiving(tickets required)7pm Manchester TheologicalSociety - Bishop Nigel ‘PurplePassages: a Reflection’Friday 9th November8pm Manchester Sleep-out for theBooth CentreSaturday 10th November3.30pm Evensong withPresentation of Children’sMinistry & Christian YouthWork CertificatesSunday 11th November7.30pm Foden’s Brass BandConcert (tickets: MarkWilkinson on 07740 354106)monday 12th November10.45am Service of RemembranceThursday 15th November7.30pm Street Peace ConcertFriday 16th November10am MU Quiet Day led byRevd. Sandra KearneySaturday 17th November11am Coffee Concert: MatthewDrinkwater12noon Be a Chorister for a DaySunday 18th November3.30pm Chaplain Ministry7pm Forward in Faith andWomen’s Chapter VigilWednesday 21st November12.45pm Turning of the Leaves7.30pm Dirty Three Concert(www.alt-tickets.co.uk)Saturday 24th November10.30am - 4pm Come & SingFauré Requiem Workshops4.30pm Fauré RequiemSunday 25th November4.30pm Evening Prayer6.30pm Christ is our King: adiocesan farewell to BishopNigel McCullochTuesday 27th November12.30pm Julian Prayer GroupThursday 29th November10am Sing!Friday 30th November7pm Greenbelt : Brian McLarenDECEMBER 2012Saturday 1st December10am Age UK Carol Concert4.15pm Choristers to perform atManchester ArndaleSunday 2nd December3pm St John’s AmbulanceCounty Carol Service5.30pm Advent Carol Servicemonday 3rd December2.30pm Greater ManchesterChamber of Commerce andIndustry Carol ConcertTuesday 4th December6.15pm Christmas Tree LightsSwitch-On7.30pm MedEquip4Kids ConcertWednesday 5th December12.45pm Turning of the Leaves7.30pm Action for Children ConcertThursday 6th December12noon Bishop’s Eucharist7.30pm Children’s Society CarolServiceFriday 7th December7.30pm Sing Live Ltd ConcertSaturday 8th December7pm Messiah (G F Handel)Sunday 9th December1pm - 5pm St Ann’s HospiceServices (invitation only)Tuesday 11th December7.30pm NW Air AmbulanceCharity Carol ConcertWednesday 12th December7pm Henshaws Carols byCandlelightThursday 13th December12noon MU Thursday Prayer7.30pm Greater ManchesterPolice Carol ConcertFriday 14th December7pm Chetham’s Christmas MusicConcert - by invitation onlySaturday 15th December7pm Family CarolsSunday 16th DecemberServices as usualmonday 17th December12.15pm Cathedral Sing-Along7pm NSPCC Carol Concert

ZZZ M(a)-CRUX.NOV.12_z/CRUX.M/APR.05 23/10/2012 16:13 Page 15CRUX – Keeping you in touchSmall Ads15CHRISTMAS FAIR St Paul’s Church, Walkden.Saturday 17 November from 11am. Christmascrafts, cards, gifts, lunches and FatherChristmas. 50p entrance (accompanied childrenfree). Start your Christmas shoppinghere!EDENFIELD PARISH CHURCH Christmas TreeFestival: Friday 30 November 10am – 7pm;Saturday 1 December 11am – 5pm; Sunday 2December 12 – 6.30pm. All are welcomeINCH LOSS & VITALITY Join a class with a differenceor work one to one. Nutrition andexercise combined, based on sound knowledge,effective exercise and bags of support.Visit hopscotch-vitality.co.uk or ringEleanor McCalla BEd Hons Raw NC Dip on07791 224893.SPIC N SPAN carpet and upholstery cleaning,leather cleaning and restoration, oven & hobcleaning, UPVC facia, soffit and conservatorycleaning, outdoor pressure washing, pestcontrol. Call Tony for free no-obligation quotation0161 633 4554.BOLTON PARISH CHURCH CHOIR vacancies forsopranos and altos. Cathedral-style repertoire,monthly Choral Evensong and occasionalcathedral visits. Readers preferred.Contact Michael@postlude.org if interested.LLANDUDNO – KENMORE HOTEL, 28 TrinityAvenue. Special weekly terms for 2012 - £240per person for dinner, bed and breakfast. Allrooms en-suite, colour TV and tea-makingfacilities. Non-smoking hotel. Open all year.For brochure Tel: 01492 877774.SOUTH CUMBRIA: Detached bungalow, quietvillage mid-way Lancaster/Kendal. S/c; sleeps5; linen supplied; pets welcome. Tel: 0161 4420901 (answerphone).EVENT to promote? Items to sell? News to share?Tell them all with a CRUX Small Ad. Reasonablerates. Reaching the heart of the diocese everymonth. See details below.Views of claims by advertisers do not necessarilyimply endorsement by the bishops or members ofthe Diocesan Synod or employees of the Board ofFinanceSADDLeWoRTh Churches Together one World Fair is on November 10, from 10am to4pm, in the Sacred heart Centre behind the church in Uppermill high Street (oL3 6hS).For more than 20 years, this annual event has attracted regular and new shoppers for FairTrade foods, plus cards and gifts from Traidcraft, Tearfund, oxfam and much more.Bookstall and refreshments available all day. proceeds go to Christian Aid and Cafod.Contact elizabeth Darlington on 0161 633 3132 for more information.CRUX : REaChing thE hEaRt of thE dioCESE EvERy MonthCRUX reaches clergy, churchgoers,schools and charities connectedto Greater Manch es ter’s355 Anglican churches.It is also distributed to local,national and religious media andhas an estimated readership of50,000 each month.To advertise in CRUX contact :Ann Mummery, CommunicationsOffice, Church House, 90 Deans -gate, Manchester, M3 2GHtel : 0161 828 1400 e-mail :amummery@manchester.anglican.orgDisplay rate card on request.Small ads: 50p per word(prepaid, 40 words max).Please print small ad and send,with cheque made out to‘Manchester DBF’, to AnnMummery.Deadline : 1st of the month priorto publication.All editorial items toAnn Mummery (address above)Communications DirectorDavid MarshallDesign David StuckeyPrinted by Design2PrintDistributionTo order more copiesring Communi ca tions Office.For distribution enquiries,ring Jon Golding on 07768 767220Published by the ManchesterDiocesan Board of Finance (reg is -tered charity).© Manches ter Diocesan Board ofFinance

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