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Sunday 12th January 2025
Service Palm Sunday 10th April
They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,
“Hosanna!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed is the king of Israel!”
JOHN 12:13
Service Sunday 3rd April
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another
PROVERBS 27:17
Service Mothering Sunday
Her children arise and call her blessed, her husband also, who praises her.
PROVERBS 31:28
Service Sunday 20th March
Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Psalm 100 verse 3.
Service Sunday 13th March
But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.
Malachi 4:2
Service Sunday 6th March
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
Scout Group Plant Sale
Please see link below for details and order form.
Service Sunday 27th February
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
GALATIANS 5 22:23
APCM 13.3.22
Please see link below to read all relevant documents prior to the APCM.
Frugal Lunch
Please see link below for details of the upcoming frugal lunch from 3rd March until 1st April.
Service Sunday
20th February
Bless the Lord oh my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name.
Psalm 103:1
Service Sunday 13th February
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love endurres for ever.
Psalm 107:1
Service Sunday 6th February
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest
MATTHEW 11:28
Service Sunday 30th January
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
Service Sunday 23rd January
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.
1 CORINTHIANS 4:6
Service Sunday 16th January
And having been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, the magi left for their own country by another way.
MATTHEW 2:12
Service Sunday 9th January
upon meeting Jesus, John said: "I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?" However, Jesus convinces John to baptize him nonetheless. Matthew records that the voice from heaven says "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased", but does not indicate who is addressed.
MATTHEW 3:14
Service Sunday 2nd January
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
MATTHEW 2:10
Christmas Services 2021
And there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them
LUKE 2 8:9
Service Sunday 19th December
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
ISAIAH 9:6
Christingle & Toy Service Sunday 12th December
‘But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from every sin’.
1 JOHN 1 verse 7
Wreath Making
Take a look at the pictures from the wreath making masterclasses this weekend!
Carol Service
Forever adapting to the current climate, please see link below for details of this years Carol Services.
Service Sunday 5th December
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.
ISAIAH 7:14
Service Sunday 28th November
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
ISAIAH 9:6
Service Sunday 21st November
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
PSALM 124:8
Service Sunday 14th November
Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.
2 PETER 1:12
Service Sunday 7th November
All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent
ISAIAH 28:29
Celebrating 100 Years of Christ’s Church Harwood Mothers’ Union
Click on the link below to see the photos from the special service on Saturday 30th October.
Service Sunday 31st October
God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
PSALM 45:5
Alpha Online
Curious? Click on the link below for a taster video and details of how to join us!
Service Sunday 24th October
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
PSALM 143:8
Service Sunday 17th October
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
GALATIANS 6:9
Service Sunday 10th October
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness
CORINTHIANS 9:10
Service Sunday 3rd October
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 - 10
Service Sunday 26th September
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
MATTHEW 6:34
Service Sunday 19th September
I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.
PSALM 145:1
Service Sunday 12th September
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
MATTHEW 5:44
Service 5th September
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus
PHILLIPPIANS 4:19
Service 29th August
The Lord delivered me from all my fears
PSALM 34:4
Service Sunday 22nd August
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvellous things you have done.
PSALM 9:1
Service Sunday 15th August
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
Service Sunday 8th August
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Service Sunday 1st August
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
Service Sunday 25th July
Therefore we do not give up. Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day.
II CORINTHIANS 4:16
Service Sunday 18th July
Always be joyful, never stop praying.
1 THESSALONIANS 5, 16-17
Service Sunday 11th July
And when I wake up, you are still with me.
PSALM 139:18
Service Sunday 4th July
You Yourself have recorded my wanderings. Put my tears in Your Bottle. Are they not in Your book?
PSALM 56:8
Service Sunday 27th June
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
COLOSSIANS 3:17
Service Sunday 20th June
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him”
PSALM 103:13
Service Sunday 13th June
God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my life.
PSALM 54:4
Service Sunday 6th June
The Lord is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
DEUTERONOMY 31:8
Service Sunday 30th May
Each person should do as he has decided in his heart - not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
II CORINTHIANS 9:7
Service Sunday 23rd May
I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him
Service Sunday 16th May
Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
HEBREWS 11:6
Funeral of Rod Ashworth
Please see link below for details of Rod’s funeral.
Ascension Day
See link below for our Ascension Day Service
Service Sunday 9th May
I am He who will sustain you.
ISAIAH 46:4
Bake Off Competition
Click on link below for details of how to enter our charity bake off
Service Sunday 2nd May
Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts.
ECCLESIASTES 4:9
Service Sunday 25th April
My lips will glorify You because Your faithful love is better than life. So I will bless you as long as I live; at Your name, I will lift up my hands.
PSALM 63:3-4
Becoming an Eco Church
Please see the link below to learn more about our steps towards eco church status and how you can help.
Service Sunday 18th April
For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body ruled by sin might be rendered powerless so that we may no longer be enslaved to sin.
ROMANS 6:6
Community Hearts
EDIT: This is in relation to Thy Kingdom Come. You are invited to pray for 5 people to come to know Jesus from 13th to 23rd May and the hearts can be hung during that time..
We would like to invite you to make hearts (knitted, crocheted or cardboard cut outs with the words: "I pray for you to know the love of Jesus") and place them on the tree where the pebble patch is so that passers-by will notice them. Or you could paint pebbles with a similar message on if you prefer.
Book of Condolence
See link below to sign the book of condolence for HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Service Sunday 11th April
Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.
PROVERBS 31:26
Service Easter Sunday
For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man
1 CORINTHIANS 15:21
APCM 19th April via Zoom
Please click below for details of the upcoming APCM and to check the electoral roll
Good Friday Service
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
JOHN 3:16
Maundy Thursday Service
If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.
JOHN 13:14
Service Palm Sunday 28.3.21
I said, “If only I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest. How far away I would flee; I would stay in the wilderness….. I would hurry to my shelter from the raging wind and the storm.”
PSALM 55:6-8
Celebrate Easter
Please click below to see details of our Easter Services
Free Family Easter Trail
Click button below to see poster for details
See our service page for details of how you can join in.
Service Sunday 21st March
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
MATTHEW 5:6
Service Sunday 14th March
Mothering Sunday
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.
ROMANS 8.28
National Day of Reflection 23.3.21
Please see link below for details
Service Sunday 7th March
Falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul said. “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting,” He replied. “But get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
ACTS 9: 4-6
Service Sunday 28th February
For who despises the day of small things?
ZECHARIAH 4:10
Christmas Quiz Answers
If you attempted the quiz we uploaded at Christmas time you can now check your answers on the link below.
Scout Group Plant Sale
The Scout Group are delighted to resume their annual plant sale this year. Please see link below for further details.
Service Sunday 21st February
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He pulled me out of deep water.
PSALM 18:16
Service Ash Wednesday
By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.
Genesis 3:19
Service Sunday 14th February
There is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered, nothing hidden that won’t be made known.
LUKE 12:2
Service Sunday 7th February
Seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands as we commanded you.
I THESSALONIANS 4:11
Service Sunday 31st January
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God
ISAIAH 41:10
Service Sunday 24th January
The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty
PSALM 91:1
Peter William’s Funeral
Please see link below for important information regarding Peter’s funeral.
Service Sunday 17th January
Pursue the well-being of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive.
JEREMIAH 29:7
Service Sunday 10th January
The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
I JOHN 4:4
NO SERVICES
Until further notice there will be no services in church, however the church will be open on Sundays from 10.30am - 11.30am for private prayer with no booking necessary.
Service Sunday 3rd January
For no-one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though He brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.
LAMENTATIONS 3:31-33
Christmas Day Service 2020
My enemies will retreat on the day when I call. This I know: God is for me.
PSALM 56:9
Christmas Eve Service 2020
Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
I JOHN 4:10
Crib Service & Live Nativity
Watch the crib service here then pop up to church between 4pm and 5pm and see us dressed up as the Nativity. You can dress up too!
Bolton’s Big Carol Service
Available to view from 7pm tonight! See link below for details.
Carol Service
Get yourself a brew and warm up your vocal chords for this very special ‘sing-a-long’ Christmas Carol Service!
Service Sunday 20th December
I call to God Most High, to God who fulfils his purpose for me.
PSALM 57:2
Christmas Quiz
Here’s a ‘just for fun’ quiz you can do over the Christmas period. We’ll post the answers in the New Year!
Public Notice
Please see link below in respect of application to repair the church tower and spire.
Service Sunday 13th December
By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another
JOHN 13:35
Our Youth Need You
See what Connor has to share about our youth work…
Christmas Events
We have lots going on in December despite the lockdown restrictions.
Please have a look at our upcoming events and make a note in your diary
Service Sunday 6th December
The Lord is near the broken hearted; He saves those crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
Service Sunday 29th November
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live in harmony!
PSALM 133:1
Service Sunday 22nd November
I say, “The Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in Him”
LAMENTATIONS 3:24
Sunday 15th November 2020
Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love - but the greatest of these is love.
I CORINTHIANS 13:13
Live Remembrance Service
For anyone who doesn’t have access to Facebook please click link below to view our Live Streamed Remembrance Service
Service Sunday 8th November
If anyone thinks he knows anything, he does not yet know it as he ought to know it. But if anyone loves God, he is known by Him.
I CORINTHIANS 8:2-3
Prayer for the Nation
From 5th November to the 3rd December each day during the week we will be praying for different aspect of life.
Service Sunday 1st November
It is not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God.
II CORINTHIANS 3:5
Service Sunday 25th October
Now in this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees? Now if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.
ROMANS 8:24-25
New Blog
Please see below for link to a message from Wendy
Service Sunday 18th October
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty?…In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
MATTHEW 5:13-16
Service Sunday 11th October
Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it.
HEBREWS 13:2
APCM 19.10.20 7pm via Zoom
Everything you need to know about this years APCM is on the link below…
Service Sunday 4th October
After dismissing the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Well into the night, He was there alone.
MATTHEW 14.23
Service Sunday 27th September
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
II Peter 3:9
Service Sunday 20th September
The eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show Himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to Him. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.
II CHRONICLES 16:9
Electoral Roll
The Electoral Roll is the membership of the church. If you would like to serve on the Church Council or Deanery Synod and vote at our Annual General Meeting you MUST be on the list.
Please see link below to check if you are currently registered and how to be added.
God’s Church Our Future
See our latest blog to learn how YOU can help save our Church Spire and Tower.
Service Sunday 13th September
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.
JOHN 17:17
Service Sunday 6th September
For you are the holy people belonging to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be his own possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth.
DEUTERONOMY 7:6
Service Sunday 30th August
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ”
MARK 8:29
Service Sunday 23rd August 2020
From the rising of the sun to its setting, let the name of the Lord be praised.
PSALM 113:3
Service Sunday 16th August
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3
Service Sunday 9th August
A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:11
Service Sunday 2nd August
O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
Psalm 8:1
Click below for this weeks service.
Covid Risk Assessment
Please see below link to our Covid Risk Assessment for the re-opening of Church.
Christ’s Church in Conversation
In our second instalment Connor Harmsworth speaks to Rebecca Webster about her roll as ALM and specific ministry in engaging the community through Social Media
Service Sunday 26th July
He said to them, “Why are you afraid, you of little faith?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
MATTHEW 8:26
Please see before for this weeks service…
Coffee with God
by Gail Spence
Christ’s Church is re-opening
Please see link below for details on re-opening of church…
Service Sunday 18th July
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not My ways.” This is the Lord’s declaration. “For as heaven is higher than earth, so My ways are higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts”
ISAIAH 55:8-9
Click below for this weeks service…
Service Sunday 12th July
“Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.”
JOB 7:11
Click below for this weeks service…
UCB Bible resources for kids
“OneHope helps children engage with God’s Story. Together with churches and ministries, we present the Gospel message to children and youth in a way they can understand. This life-changing Scripture message delivers purpose and hope to kids”.
Thy Kingdom Come 2020 Wrap Up Video
Thy Kingdom Come looked different this year due to COVID-19. But still, Christians in more than 170 countries gathered online, bowed their knees in prayer and lifted their voices in hope as we all prayed, Thy Kingdom Come!
We hope that you enjoy this year’s wrap-up video, which gives just a taste of all that happened across the world. Thank you to everyone who got involved!
Coffee with God
Click link below to read Gail Spence’s most recent edition of Coffee with God.
Prayers for Bolton
Learn how Bolton FM are praying for Bolton…
The Bible Reading Society
Check out the website and Facebook pages for the BRF for practical ideas and support so that Social Distancing doesn’t mean being cut off
Tips from Julia to entertain the family
Julia has written a blog with lots of ideas to entertain the children whilst they’re at home
Message from the Church of England 24.3.20
Message from the Church of England regarding closure of all churches
Prayer
If you’re looking for inspiration for prayers to say at home we’ve got some here for you….
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.