Dear friends
What principles of moral reasoning come into play in the debate about same-sex marriage?  I stress “principles of moral reasoning” because it is all too easy for the matter to degenerate into an airing of people’s predispositions, personal preferences and prejudices – on both sides of the argument.  How far can ethical reflection take [...]

Dear friends,
Ask the average passenger on the hypothetical Warrington bus what (if anything) springs to mind in connection with Lent, and the answer in all probability will be something on the lines of giving up (chocolate, sugar or whatever).  Those at St. Mary’s will, of course, by now have grown beyond that essentially childish approach, [...]

On March 30th at 12 noon, a Super Soup Lunch will be held in aid of Christian Aid

In preparation for Thanksgiving Sunday pamphlets are being handed to all electoral role members. You are asked to give prayerful consideration to your annual giving and return the response cards on Sunday 11th March or soon after.

In an attempt to spread the Fairtrade message the local steering group is launching a variety of activities to raise awareness of the campaign to buy fairly traded goods under the theme “Take a step in 2012″. For the first time the group will use the social network site Facebook to help get the message [...]

Dear friends,
‘Joy to the world!
The Lord is come;
let earth receive her King;
let ev’ry heart prepare him room,
and heav’n and nature sing.’
 
It’s a lovely Christmas hymn (we sang it this year at the Carol Service).  To sing ‘the Lord is come’ is to remind ourselves that Jesus comes to us here and now, and not only [...]

Dear friends,
When the dust finally settles on the mismanagement by St. Paul’s Cathedral of the tented protest on its doorstep, one abiding image will remain.  Prominent in the T.V. coverage has been a placard with the question, ‘What would Jesus do?’
It’s a deceptively simple question, much more useful and easier to handle (though even then [...]

One of the integral parts of our worship is hymn singing and Roy (our organist and choirmaster) would like to give you all the opportunity to choose your own favourites. You will find a list at the back of church where you can place your choice(s).If you need any advice re hymn tunes please don’t hesitate to [...]

Lymm Pudding Club are holding their next event in the Village Hall on Friday 2nd December at 7.30pm.
All are very welcome!
Tickets £10 (5 puddings)    Free tea/coffee/water
Bring your own alcoholic drinks
Tickets available from Sue (756520) Jo (759919)
or from Rushgreen Service Station

Dear friends,
There are many reasons why I am an Anglican rather than a Roman Catholic.  They include the way authority in the Anglican Church is dispersed rather than focused on one powerful figure, and the way the Anglican Church makes room for the proper contribution of lay people and women in its ministry and mission.
But [...]