St Bartholomew's Church, Church Minshull

14/06/2026

Cafe Church - Pentecost, 14th June, 2026.
Today we explored the events of Pentecost when the promised Holy Spirit arrived on the disciples. During the interval each table did a mind map of all the things they have got from Pentecost and as you can see from the photo, there were a lot of them. We were blessed to have Audrey with us again after her prolonged health problems and the band got a round of applause for the final hymn, 'Shine, Jesus, Shine'. We finished the service by singing Happy Birthday to Richard who is a regular contributor to our services, for tomorrow. Thank you to all who came.

24/05/2026

Messy Church - 24th May 2026
Today we remembered the first Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came to the disciples with the sound of a mighty wind and flames above their heads. We discussed how we know the Holy Spirit is still with us and then made crowns, with flames on and windmills, to show how we can't see the wind but we know it is there. We had our hymns, prayers and refreshments as usual, so thank you Liz for organising it.

10/05/2026

Cafe Church - May, 2026. I'm not okay, but I'm still here.
Our May subject of not being okay was a tough one and had many of the congregation justifiably emotional. We looked at how we can seek comfort in our faith at times when life is tough and two videos did all the talking for us. During the interval we discussed hymns and Bible passages that help and our readings included Psalm 46, before Celia read 'Footsteps in the Sand'. The band of Tim, Richard, Bob and John B lead us in our hymns, so thank you to all who came.

04/05/2026

Plant Sale and Art Exhibition, 1st - 4th May, 2026.
Our thanks go to all the helpers who made the sale and exhibition the success that it was. Two hot sunny days were followed by two dull cold ones, but we hope to have raised just under £5,000 when all the money is in. We appreciate all our sellers, growers, artists, bacon grillers, refreshment ladies, sweet pea specialists, Bric-a-Brac girls, setters-uppers and our faithful customers. You are all wonderful!

30/04/2026

All ready for the Plant and Art Sale tomorrow. Thanks to all those who set it up in record time. Fantastic help all round.

29/04/2026

The preparations are now well unnderway. Our Annual May Plant Sale is from 1st to 4th May 2026, from 10am to 5pm.
It’s back! Bigger and better, with new suppliers and a wider range of plants than ever.
The art, refreshments and Bric-a-Brac will also be there.

26/04/2026

Messy Church, 26th April, 2026.
After the resurection.
Today Rev. Lesley ran our service with Rachael and we heard the Bible stories that tell us where Jesus appeared after the resurrection and to whom. We thought about how they must have felt and one group read a story and acted it out. Our craft was making crosses and decorating them with greenery, which we did outside as it was so sunny and warm. We said our prayers outside too and had our refreshments. Thank you to all who came.

12/04/2026

Cafe Church - Easter - 12th April 2026.
Our subject today was Easter and we looked at the prophecies of the Old Testament that foretold the death and resurrection of Christ. During the interval, Tim played a shortened version of the Hallelujah Chorus, which received a round of applause. After the interval we looked at how Jesus himself forecast and accepted his own death and watched a video explaining how it was an act of extreme love. It was also Rev. Lesley's birthday today so she was given a card before we sang Happy Birthday. Thank you everyone for joining us.

05/04/2026

Confirmation at Chester Cathedral.
Members of St Bart's joined Josh, (from the Alpha Group) for an Easter vigil, baptism and confirmation in the cathedral on Easter Saturday. The Right reverend Julie Conalty, Bishop of Birkenhead, officiated as Josh's Mum, Rev Canon Anne and Rev Lesley looked on.

05/04/2026