The Moravian Church, Royton

14/06/2026

Today we celebrate Lesley's 80th birthday!

The service was about how no matter what, God is there to support and help us, no matter what we are going through. We are not sheep without a shepherd 🐑 we have guidance and help whenever we need it ❤️

08/06/2026

Could God be calling you to serve?

Nominations are now open for vacancies on the Provincial Board and Provincial Standing Committees ahead of Provincial Synod 2026.

📍 Opportunities are available across a range of committees and areas of expertise.
📍 Open to all members in the British Province (aged 18+).
📍 Most committees meet 2–4 times per year.
📍 Meetings are a mixture of online and in-person gatherings.
📍 Travel expenses are reimbursed and accommodation provided where needed.

Please prayerfully consider whether you, or someone you know, could offer your gifts in service to the wider Moravian Church.

Find out more about the vacancies and nomination process:
👉 https://www.moravian.org.uk/theres-more/provincial-vacancies

07/06/2026

Following our service we help a really joyful meeting where we discussed new ways of reaching into the community and bringing people into the church. We had a number of ideas so watch this space. But we are always open to more ideas and suggestions so please get in touch if you can think of ways we can better serve you and the community around us.

07/06/2026

Today's service was about love, hope and faith. We heard of the early life of Abraham who was originally called Abram. He was asked by God to pack up and move out of his home country. He had hope, that what God was asking of him would be the right path. We heard of a woman, who was struggling with illness and was bleeding constantly, she had faith Jesus would help and she touched his cloak. And we consider who Jesus spent his time with on earth, people who were regarded as outcasts, very disliked by society and we're seen as less than others, but Jesus showed love to these people.

So may we give hope to the hopeless, love to the unloved and show our faith so others of no faith may see it and share in it with us ❤️

07/06/2026

We pray for global peace in regions facing conflict, wisdom and integrity for world leaders, comfort for those suffering from illness or poverty, and unity across communities.

Today's family service begins at the usual time of 11.15am till approximately 12.15. refreshments will be served afterwards. Hopefully we will see you there 😁

God bless you all this week

JUNE
14th Sr Gillian Taylor
21st Fathers’ Day and Holy Communion - Br James Woolford
28th District Gathering, Fairfield, 10.30am – no service at Royton

JULY
5th Holy Communion - Br James Woolford
12th Synod weekend - Sr Lesley Benedek / World Day of Prayer
19th Church Committee
26th Sr Gillian Taylor

31/05/2026

We had a lovely service this morning and were joined by our Brs and Srs from Trinity Methodist. We heard about the importance of being one but not all the same, embracing each other's differences but celebrating our oneness in God and in God's love.

30/05/2026

The Royton Moravian Church flower show was held today and was thoroughly enjoyed. It began with a quiz which involved both intellectual knowledge of flowers and spring, but some creative challenges too. We then shared a lovely afternoon tea whilst having a chat. The quiz answers and creative challenges were shared too which led to lots of laughter and love for one another ❤️

17/05/2026

Current events in the world this week center on ongoing international peace efforts in the Middle East, deepening humanitarian and hunger crises in Africa, and a multi-country public health concern aboard a cruise ship. We pray for peace, love for one another and kindness to those who are worried, struggling or in need.

Future Service Dates: (11.15am unless stated and family services unless stated)
24th Service at Trinity Methodists (the church next door to us) 10.30am
31st Trinity Methodists joining us for Worship - Br James Woolford

JUNE
7th Br James Woolford
14th Sr Gillian Taylor
21st Fathers’ Day and Holy Communion - Br James Woolford
28th District Gathering, Fairfield, 10.30am – no service at Royton

JULY
5th Holy Communion - Br James Woolford
12th Synod weekend - Sr Lesley Benedek / World Day of Prayer
19th Church Committee
26th Sr Gillian Taylor

Hopefully we will see you there 😁

God bless you all this week

10/05/2026

Today's service was to celebrate our church anniversary. Salem and Westwood Moravian Church have been serving the area of Greater Manchester for 362 years, if you combine both of them together. You can see from the pictures the love, laughter and fellowship we share together.

We looked at the passage where Jesus is described as our cornerstone which is very fitting to the celebration of our church anniversary. Jesus is always there to support us and it is he who we look to for advice and support. We were reminded of this but also that what makes our church is not the bricks, not the building itself, but the people within it. We all have gifts and we are asked to use them to do God's work. May you have the confidence to do that with Jesus as your cornerstone ❤️

Anyone interested in Christianity, being a part of a community and using your gifts are all welcome. Future services have been shared in the previous post ❤️

09/05/2026

As GCSE's begin we pray for all the young people completing them, God is with you ❤️ Monday 11th to Sunday 17th May 2026 is mental health awareness week. Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, this year's theme is "Take Action." We pray for those struggling with their mental health, God is with you ❤️ if you require support go to: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week

Tomorrow's service will be a church anniversary service, were we celebrate the church and the comfort and support or gives to many. This will be a family service beginning at the usual time of 11.15am and will be led by Stephen Gledhill

Future Service Dates: (11.15am unless stated and family services unless stated)
17th Holy Communion - Br James Woolford
24th Service at Trinity Methodists, 10.30am
31st Trinity Methodists joining us for Worship - Br James Woolford

JUNE
7th Br James Woolford
14th Sr Gillian Taylor
21st Fathers’ Day and Holy Communion - Br James Woolford
28th District Gathering, Fairfield, 10.30am – no service at Royton

JULY
5th Holy Communion - Br James Woolford
12th Synod weekend - Sr Lesley Benedek / World Day of Prayer
19th Church Committee
26th Sr Gillian Taylor

Hopefully we will see you there 😁

God bless

This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re asking people to join us in taking action to support good mental health.