St James & Emmanuel, Didsbury

A six week course for Lent led by Canon Lisa and written by Alison Whale. We will be exploring the ‘I am’ sayings of Jesus in John’s gospel using Bible study, music (various genres), and poetry by Malcolm Guite.
Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 9.30pm at 453 Parrswood Road. Numbers limited.
March 4th: I am the bread of life... March 11th: I am the light of the world March 18th: I am the gate / I am the good shepherd March 25th: I am the way, the truth and the life April 1st: I am the true vine April 8th: I am the resurrection and the life
The course is also available to homegroups (for Lent or at other times). Related resources – an extensive list of music (with links), and a list of relevant Bible readings – are available for anyone who would like them.
Please contact the church office or Canon Lisa for more information.
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Happy Anniversary, Lyn and Terry! The first 50 years!

We all love a party don’t we? The great news is, you’re all invited too! 🌈❤️🌈

'Places of Welcome' Comes to Emmanuel!
The Parochial Church Council is eager to promote the mental well-being of the community and are particularly keen to join a network called ‘Places of Welcome’. Places of Welcome have five stated goals:
1. A safe hospitable building... 2. A place open to all 3. A place of active listening 4. A free tea and a biscuit and... 5. A place where everyone can contribute.
We will be hosting a new 'Place of Welcome' in the Home Café area of Emmanuel on Sundays between 1.30pm and 3.30pm with a view to providing a welcoming and warm atmosphere of acceptance, hospitality and companionship.
We are looking for volunteers to help form a rota so that we can provide this on a regular basis. Volunteers will need to understand a few basic foundational principles and to have an open and warm disposition. We aim to offer complementary beverages, and optional social activities.
If you can identify with any of these aims and want to know more please come for an informal chat with Nick Bundock, Ann McPartland or Linda Fildes.
We may arrange an informal get together with interested people prior to opening on Sunday 9th February.
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Men's Winter Programme - really excited to have Stephen Mawhinney from BBC Sport at our next breakfast...

We are marking Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday 26th January at the Emmanuel 6.15 service. We have a special invited guest speaker David Arnold. To accommodate our Jewish speaker we will be changing the service from evening communion to evening prayer. For more information about this important commemoration and service please contact Canon Lisa or visit the website below https://www.hmd.org.uk/

StJE eNews, 16th January - https://mailchi.mp/stjamesandemmanuel.org /enews-1334379

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StJE eNews, 9th January - https://mailchi.mp/stjamesandemmanuel.org /enews-1332327

Look at them all! Christingle ready for tomorrow at Emmanuel - 2pm, 3.15 and 4.30.

The Christingle factory hard at work.

The Arschavir family are delighted to welcome Gabriel the camel, made by Jenny. Isn't he lovely.

This Sunday morning children can come dressed as nativity characters (or in fact anything they like), while parents/carers are welcome to dress up or wear a Christmas jumper for our annual Scratch Nativity in Emmanuel at 10.30. It's a united service so there will be no St James at 10.30. It's good fun, we'll sing some carols and it's a relaxed and happy way to start Christmas week.