Manchester Diocese has committed to the Church of England’s ambitious Net Zero Carbon by 2030 programme. The aim is to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport by 2030. This video has been released by the diocese which features Brunswick Church and our work on improving our carbon footprint through our solar panels and events such as the Great Big Green Weekender.
We had an amazing celebration of International Women's Day today at Brunswick Church, ℅ Positive Steps. There were gift bags for everyone, a raffle for shopping vouchers, lovely food and a programme of music, readings, poetry, speakers and interviews, all ably anchored by Mo and Olivia. Here are some photos. Big thanks to our funders and volunteers and to all the women (and some men) who came and shared in a day where we declared for women "No dream is too big!" Also, check out this film and review. And the highlights movie below.
![]() On Friday March 8 we are holding a special celebration event for International Women's Day 2024, to which all are welcome (including men!). 1Oam to 3pm at Brunswick Church with...
More info from Mo. Email, or phone 07938 959284 Download a poster here. After having a lot of fun on our our last family games night – we've decided to have another. Friday February 23, again in two stages:
Halfway through September last year our vicar Simon, together with his wife Helen set off on a trip together that took in both the wonders of Northern Spain, together with work across the ocean in the Caribbean. He writes: Every seven years or so, the Church of England encourages its clergy to take a break from ’normal’ ministry (whatever that is) and take on something different. This time round, this act of generosity was matched by the trustees of The M13 Project, who encouraged their manager Helen to do something similar. So began the adventure... Walking has for number of years been a passion for us both (you may well have seen us walking our "4 park walk" around the community at strange times of the early morning), and so we were interested in taking this further. We settled on on one of the ‘Camino' walks – ancient pilgrimages that followed a number of routes with Santiago de Compostella in Spain being the final destination. We started in France in the cathedral in Bayonne, and nearly 7 weeks and 870 km later, having carried our stuff as we walked, we reached the final cathedral there . For those who like following maps, you can read and track how we fared here. After a brief break back in Brunswick, to wash clothes and repack, we set off to Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica. Our church has been a supporter of Operation Restoration Christian School (ORCS) for a good number of of years including passing on a sizeable 'thank offering' taken at the completion of the first phase of our Refurb project. Here, Helen and I got to help out at the school and experience first hand the joys and challenges found within this amazing country (with thanks to Natasha from our Brunswick congregation who together with her dad was able to show us around that first weekend). The five weeks went all too quickly, before it was time to say goodbye, and after the most lovely holiday reuniting with Jed and Millie over Christmas, it was time to return to the cold (weather), but warmth of the fellowship and family found back home. On Saturday we hosted a Lunar New Year Fair and Celebration. It featured a New Year Market, unique delicacies, games, an art workshop and cultural and artistic performances.
![]() Easter Sunday this year is March 31, so Lent, the 40 day preparation time for the celebration of Easter, will begin on Wednesday February 14 – also St Valentine's Day! To get ready for Lent we have... Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party: February 13th, 3:30-6pm. Let us know in advance if you have a favourite topping. ![]() Ash Wednesday Service: February 14th, 9-10am. An informal communion service, open to all, with an opportunity to receive ashes (optional). Find out more about Ash Wednesday here. A special Lent Group will take place each Sunday evening in Lent 7- 8pm from February 18 to March 24. This year we’ll be following the book Watch and Pray - Wisdom and Hope for Lent and life There’s also a book of daily readings: Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith. Please let Simon know if you require a copy of either or both books. All welcome, even if you can’t attend every week. Easter Week services will be on Good Friday, March 29, 10:45am, with an optional hour of meditation at the cross from 12noon; Easter Sunday all together celebration, 10:45am. More details to follow and also of a special event for the evening of Maundy Thursday, March 28. We had a brilliant celebration of the Good News of Christmas at Brunswick with lots of events involving our local community. As well as the pantomime and Carol Service there was also a Community Christmas Meal, Experience Christmas for local school children, and our Christmas Day service. Here are some photos from these. As we roll into 2024, watch these pages for more activities as we share the 'life in all its fulness' that Christmas made possible – as always everyone is welcome. We are holding a Family Games Night on Friday 26th January. Two stages:
Our rector Simon and wife Helen joined us again on Sunday after their sabbatical over the last few months of 2023. They spent it walking the Camino Pilgrimage and visiting (and being put to work at!) Operation Restoration, the school Brunswick supports in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica.
Watch out for a report and photos soon. Meanwhile here are a couple of a videos from ORCS and Kingston. Check out that rain!
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