NEWS and EVENTS
Christian Aid Week 10th- 16th May 2026
Christian Aid Week this year is 10th -16th May, when we are all encouraged to take 7 days to make a difference. I will be taking a bit longer that that as I will be taking part in 70K in May, both walking and swimming to cover at least 70k, that’s 70 kilometres or 46 miles. You can sponsor me either by going online to do so, Rachel's 70k in May - Christian Aid Week or if you prefer I have a paper form too. Keep an eye on my tracker to see how far I have got.
As a church our main effort this year will be on 1st and 2nd May when volunteers will be at Tesco with buckets to encourage shoppers to do their bit to help. There is also an electronic envelope you can use to make a donation St Mary's Penwortham's Envelope - Christian Aid Week
and there are envelopes at church you can take home and bring back to church. Most importantly, who are we helping? Well it’s families like Fridah’s and Belinda’s. They both live in an informal settlement on the edge of Nairobi, where life is precarious. Work can be intermittent and selling at market can bring in a variable income. This makes any planning for the future and being able to pay for their children’s education difficult. With help from a project run by Christian Aid’s partner Beacon of Hope, both have been shown how to use cone planters to grow crops in small spaces in the settlement. These crops both give the families nutritious food for themselves but also provide an income from selling the excess. The confidence this has given Fridah and Belinda the ability to help other families to be able to do similarly, helping the whole community become more resilient. Anything you can give will make a difference, £15.00 will buy basic tools and seeds to help someone start their urban garden.
Join us on Zoom
If you are unable to come to church why not join us on Zoom.
Click on the link below to worship with us at the Sunday 10.15 Service
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Sunday May 3rd Fifth Sunday of Easter
Amen
Thought for the Week
Wedding and Funeral Fees
The revised fees for weddings and funerals can be found here. Fees have been increased by about 5% in accordance with the Archbishops' Council and the Royal School of Church Music.
Church Electoral Roll
A GDPR compliant 'names only' version of the Electoral Roll is available here
View the Good Friday Service by Churches Together in Penwortham held here at St. Mary's
St Mary's by Drone.
Click on the YouTube logo to see some fascinating drone views of our beautiful church.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
We meet every Wednesday evening at church from 6.30 pm. The meetings last for 30-45 minutes. All are welcome.
Please contact Iain Jenkins 07885408636 for details
PENWORTHAM FOOD BANK – URGENT APPEAL:
The demands on the foodbank have increased and our church is involved as one of the collection points in our community involvement. We thank all parishioners who have donated food in the past but the need for further supplies and of financial donations to meet the need is now critical. How to donate are detailed on the poster which is the third attachment. They are appealing this week particularly for:-
· Rice
· Tins of meat
· Tinned tomatoes
· Jam/Marmalade
Value range goods are preferred, but everything is welcome. There is a box for donated items at back of church near the west door. Food can also be taken direct to Kingsfold Community Centre, on Kingsfold Drive, on any Friday morning from 9.30am.
Collections available if required - phone Gillian or Adrian Carlton on 01772 742257.
GIVING AND DONATIONS
Since the lockdown started it has been difficult for parishioners to maintain their giving through the collection plate although many parishioners make their giving using Direct Debit or Standing Order. If you feel you would like to help St. Mary's financially please would you send an e-mail to info@penwortham-stmary.co. uk. We will contact you to discuss which method you woud prefer, from a one-off donation to regular giving.
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