Another lockdown - so we need cakes (a.k.a health food!)
Our Cake Fairies have arrived back for a one-off delivery to 20 of our older and more vulnerable friends around the area. At the over 50's group today there was much enjoyment as the news was given about deliveries on Friday – including slices of a carrot cake donated by Cracking Good Food. Thanks to our other cake fairies as well. 

Do you enjoy reading? Want to share your latest findings with other young people? 

If you are aged between 13-18 years, come along on Thursday 21st January, 7-9pm to our new monthly virtual reading group on Zoom. We will have a fun quiz with prize, a guide on how to access library books and magazines, plus a chance to chat with other young people and discuss your favourite titles. If you have just decided to start reading again, we can recommend some authors and titles for you to try. 

Email Siobhan to book your free place. 

For those unable to go to school at the moment due to lockdown, we have just added loads of FREE online learning resources to the Positive Steps Online page. Educational, fun, crafty – plenty to do and learn from for all ages – some of them look like they could be fun for mum and dad as well. Links include BBC, the Booktrust, Natural History Museum, National Geographic, Fuse School, and more.

As on Wednesday January 6 we are back in lockdown due to the current high spread of Covid-19 infection. This means our building can only be used for "essential services", so all Positive Steps activities will now only be online. More info here, or email Mo.
One important exception:

• Brunswick Beestro will continue to offer free hot takeaway meals for vulnerable people, every weekday lunchtime from 1pm.

On Christmas Eve we had a socially-distanced version of our Community Carol Service, keeping everyone safe by moving it outside. And keeping everyone warm by gathering round two fires and serving mulled wine and mince pies. The big high-light (sorry) was the setting off of a huge rocket to show "The Light has come into the world". Not the best conditions for photos, but here are a few (plus a couple from carol singing around the estate a few nights before).

Happy New Year. Due to a problem with our heating and a need to re-think in light of Tier 4 restrictions, this Sunday morning's service will be via Zoom only - so not in the building. 10:30 for a 10:45am start, everyone welcome. Please email if you need joining info.

On Sunday December 27 there will be no Brunswick service in church or on Zoom. Instead, we will be joining in with the Manchester Cathedral service at 10:30am. You can join in via this link to their Facebook page.

4:30pm, Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24th
Our Community Carol Service is an annual festive favourite. This year, as with so many things, it has been a bit of a challenge, but we are planning to hold it outdoors to keep everyone safe and socially distanced. Carols, readings, mulled wine and more around a fire for light and warmth in the area behind the church and in front of the rectory. Everyone welcome. Plus a simultaneous Zoom broadcast (email for access details).

Shoeboxes stuffed with necessities and seasonal goodies. Mo says: "Our shoebox appeal has been fantastic.  Thank you to everyone that made it successful.  If you or anyone you know would benefit from one, please pop into Brunswick Church next week Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday between 1pm and 2pm."

Our Winter Wellbeing project is running on Tuesday mornings 10-11:30am via Zoom. As part of our project, some members from the group have created this booklet. Last Tuesday we were treated to a live Christmas Carol concert by Sarah Atter.

If you are interested in joining us, sessions will continue from Tuesday 12th January 2021.  We would like to encourage adults aged 50+ who identify as Black, African, Asian or other minority ethnic identity.  For further details contact Mo.