BAPTISMS APRIL 2015

On the 4th April, Amelia was Baptised during the Easter vigil service.

A very special day to be Baptised.

Amelia being Baptised by Rev Pauline in the name
of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Rev Pauline anoints Amelia's head with Chrism to seal in
all the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Amelia is then blessed by Bishop Mark.

Tilly was Baptised by rev'd Sue Morgan on

5th april. She is seen here with her parents 

Michelle and Jonathan.

BISHOPS CERTIFICATE IN CHILDREN'S MINISTRY LEVEL 1

On 15th November, at Manchester Cathedral, there was a presentation of certificates

 in Childrens and Youth ministry. 

From All Saints and Martyrs we had 8 candidates being presented with their certificates by

 Bishop Mark

Many congratulations to:-

Cheryl Almond

Elizabeth Barton

Glynis Duffy

Michelle Dunn

Emily Dunn

Rev'd Pauline Jones

Susan Rennie

Paula Walker.

Unfortunately, Cheryl and Susan were unable to attend today.

Liz Barton, Fr. Philip, Michelle Dunn, Emily Dunn,
Rev'd Pauline, Glyn Duffy and Paula Walker.

The successful candidates with Bishop Mark and Fr Philip.

Who knows what this will spur them on to achieve?

LICENCING OF REV'D SUE MORGAN

Today we had a service to mark the licencing of our new associate priest, reverend Sue Morgan.

The service was celebrated by Bishop Mark, assisted by Archdeacon Cherry Vann, Canon Philip Miller and Rev Pauline Jones.

Pictured after the ceremony are  Bishop Mark, Archdeacon Cherry Vann,  Canon Philip Miller and Reverend Sue Morgan.

We wish Rev Sue a happy and successful tenure at All Saints and Martyrs and in her work at the Burnside Centre.

FINLAND GROUP AFFIRM CONFIRMATION PROMISES

Georgia, Bethany and Emily affirmed their confirmation promises at St Anne's, Royton this evening.
Bishop Mark said their preparation trip to Finland had been a time of great learning
and that our young people had taught him much about the love of God.
Well done girls! You are a real blessing to our parish.
Also on the picture Luke, Alex and Alicia, together with Susie Mapledorum, 
Bishop Mark and Maurice Smith, fellow pilgrims on the journey,
 who also expressed their delight and praise for our young people.

MURIEL IS LICENSED AS AN ALM

Authorised Lay Ministers share in the public ministry of the local church, as they serve their local parishes. ALM ministry takes many different forms depending upon the parish base, 

but many ALMs lead or establish a team of people working in an area of ministry

 and they also work to encourage and develop the gifts of others.

Can you spot Muriel?
Check out the one with the cool shades!

Well done Muriel the first ALM licensed from the Parish of Langley.
We are very proud of you!

CONFIRMATIONS 2013

Bishop Mark stands with Jean Sharples who affirmed her faith
and the three newly confirmed at Middleton Parish Church:
 Paul and Paula Walker and Sarah Wood. Our congratulations to you all.

Bishop Mark with a very happy Sarah

Lots of happy faces: Philip, Paula, Paul, Sarah, Jackie and Pauline

Paula and Paul from All Saints & Martyrs with Philip, Jackie and Pauline

Sarah from St Mary's Birch with Philip, Jackie and Pauline

BISHOP MARK CONSECRATES NEW GROUND AT MIDDLETON CEMETERY

Bishop Mark Consecrating new ground at Middleton Cemetery,
 with Area Dean, Rev'd Canon Philip Miller and Borough Dean, Rev'd Marcia Wall.