St Oswald's Church Backford

11/06/2026

I have created some children's colouring sheets, feel free to download and print off for your children/grandchildren to use.

11/06/2026

With gardens bursting into colour and wildflowers blooming everywhere, we'd love to know...

🌼 What is your favourite summer flower? 🌼

Do you love the cheerful sunflower, the beautiful lavender, the elegant rose, the vibrant dahlia, or something completely different?

Share your favourite in the comments and, if you have one, post a photo too! 📸🌺

11/06/2026

What an inspirational story! Whatever you are going through, things WILL get better.

If anyone is struggling, would like to try church, do get in touch. If you are anxious about attending, dont worry, one of our PCC members can meet you outside, so it doesn't feel so daunting walking in alone.

We are here for you whenever you are ready to attend 🙏❤️

10/06/2026

🙏 Midweek Prayer 🙏

As we reach the middle of the week, we lift up our local school, care home, and businesses to you Lord.

09/06/2026

Lord, You are making all things new, right now, even in places I thought were finished.

Sometimes I look at what’s broken in my life and quietly wish things could just go back to how they were. Familiar feels safer than unknown. But deep down, I know You are not in the business of simply repairing the past, you are creating something new, something better than I can imagine.

When change comes, it can feel like loss. Old routines fade, doors close, and parts of my life I once held tightly begin to fall away. In those moments, it’s hard to see Your hand at work. It feels more like tearing down than building up.

But You remind me that new life often begins in hidden places. Seeds break before they grow. Night comes before morning. What feels like an ending may actually be the beginning of something beautiful.

You are not finished. Not with me. Not with my story.

Help me trust You in the middle of becoming, when I don’t understand, when it’s uncomfortable, when the outcome isn’t clear. Teach me to believe that what You are creating will be worth what I’ve had to release.

Thank You that nothing is beyond Your renewal. Not my heart. Not my circumstances. Not this moment.

You are making all things new, including me.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

08/06/2026

Chester Cathedral have events on at the moment.

Find out everything happening this month in our latest blog:

The end of May has been full of sunshine and hot days - did you know the Cathedral stays nice and cool on hot days? Make sure to pop inside for a break from the heat! No matter the weather for June - sun, rain, gloom - we've got you covered with a variety of events, exhibitions, and services.The hig...

07/06/2026

Sometimes the greatest disappointment becomes the doorway to God's greater purpose. We've all prayed prayers that seemed unanswered. We've all held expectations that didn't unfold the way we hoped. Yet looking back, many of us can see that God's "not yet" often protected us, prepared us, or led us somewhere better than we could have imagined. 🙌

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. — Isaiah 55:8

Faith isn't trusting that God will do exactly what we expect. Faith is trusting that God sees what we cannot. When life doesn't go according to our plans, it doesn't mean God has forgotten us. It may simply mean He's writing a bigger story than we can currently understand. Take a deep breath today. The chapter you're in is not the whole story.

Mindful Christianity

06/06/2026

🌿 You're Invited to Join Us This Sunday 🌿

We would love to welcome you to our Joint Service at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday 7th June at 11:15am.

Service Leader: Revd Robin Mosely

Scripture Readings:
📖 Romans 4:13-17
📖 Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Whether you are a regular member of our congregation or visiting for the first time, you are warmly invited to come along for worship, fellowship, prayer, and reflection on God's Word.

🐾 Well-behaved behaved dogs welcome
☕️ Refreshments served after the service

We look forward to seeing you there.

05/06/2026

There are truths worth carrying with you every day. Not because life is always easy. Not because every prayer is answered immediately. But because God remains faithful through it all. You are loved. You can do hard things. You are not alone. We need each other. Follow the joy God places in front of you today. ☀️

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." — Jeremiah 29:11

If you're walking through a difficult season, let this be your reminder: God's grace is still holding you, His presence is still with you, and your story is still being written.

Mindful Christianity

04/06/2026

A daily moment with God isn’t routine... it’s relationship. In His presence, you find clarity, rest, and unshakable love.

Let every day begin with Him, and everything else will follow.

Corinthian's Corner