Welcome to St. Nicholas Church – Kingsway

• Welcome to St. Nick’s newsletter on 23rd and 30th August 2026

  

  Dear Friends,

  The story of Moses as a baby in the basket among the reeds is well known, but another important part of the story is the quiet courage of the women involved.

  The king of Egypt, Pharaoh, became afraid because the Israelite slaves were growing in number. To try to control them, he ordered that all Israelite baby boys should be killed at birth. His fear led him to use his power in a cruel and unfair way.

  The midwives quietly refused to obey Pharaoh’s order. They knew it was wrong to kill the babies and believed that God would not want them to do this. Their faith gave them the courage to stand up for what was right. When Pharaoh questioned them, they explained that they arrived too late to carry out his command. They bravely resisted a powerful ruler, and God blessed them with families of their own.

  Moses’ mother and sister also acted bravely. His mother’s love for her baby, along with her faith in God, gave her the strength to protect him. It took great courage to hide him and then place him in a basket on the river, trusting God to keep him safe. His sister also showed courage when she approached Pharaoh’s daughter after the baby was discovered.

  Pharaoh’s daughter helped Moses too. Whether or not she knew about her father’s order, she showed kindness and compassion by rescuing the baby, giving him a name, and making sure he was cared for.

  All of these women were strengthened by their faith in God and by their desire to do what was right.

  Today, we still see people misusing power. Wars, violence, oppression, religious intolerance, slavery, and the mistreatment of others continue around the world. We also see the effects of environmental damage, including floods, famine, fires, pollution, and the destruction of natural habitats. These problems can make us feel helpless.

  However, the women in this story remind us that even small actions can make a difference. Their faith gave them the courage to stand up for what was right. We too can look for opportunities to live out our faith, speak up when needed, and make a positive difference through our actions, our words, and sometimes through quiet acts of courage

  .Alison Mills
  ALM and Churchwarden

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  Wednesday midweek Holy Communion 10.30 am
  We  hold our usual Wednesday Holy Communion at 10.30am.We look forward to welcoming Rev Mark Hewerdine to preside at our Wednesday services in July and August. #Everyonewelcome #Refreshments

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  Sunday 23rd August
  We look forward to welcoming Rev Mark Hewerdine to preside and preach this Sunday.  Our Eucharist service starts at 10.45am. Music will be provided by Christian Fields with prayers and the Gospel reading delivered by St Nick’s team. Refreshments will be served after the service.

  Readings	Page	Readers	Hymn Number	HYMN
  O.T	339	Chris G	164	Go forth and tell
  Exodus 1.8—2.10				All I once held dear
  N.T	343	Molly	317	Lord the light of your love
  Romans 12.1–8			53	Be still for the presence of the Lord
  Gospel	344	Alison		Chant: Blessings and praise
  Matthew 16.13–20			228	Lord of the dance

  Sunday 30th  August
  We look forward to welcoming back Rev Philip Dobson to preside and preach. Our Eucharist service starts at 10.45am. Music will be provided by Christian Fields with prayers and the Gospel reading delivered by St Nick’s team. Refreshments will be served after the service.

  Readings	Page	Readers	Hymn Number	Hymns and chants
  O.T	345	Molly	16	All over the world
  Exodus 3.1–15			10	All for Jesus
  NT	349	Elizabeth	346	My song is love unknown
  Romans 12.9–end			69	Breathe on me breath of God
  Gospel	350	Margaret V		Chant: The Lord is my light
  Matthew 16.21–end			560	Will you come and follow me

Everyone is welcome, #inclusivechurch
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Church prayer garden
The bird boxes are now in the trees, ready to welcome our feathered friends. Thank you to David Crossley for installing the boxes on Saturday. The first tree is flourishing in the centre of the garden and plans are now in place for the railway sleepers to form a boundary and the palettes to create some raised borders. We’re working towards Silver Eco-Church status. If you can help us on this journey, please contact  jane@st-nicholas-church.org.uk. 

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding

At St. Nicholas Church we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Giles Elliott

Email: safeguarding@st-nicholas-church.org.uk

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted atsafeguarding@manchester.anglican.org or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958

 Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

 In the case of an emergency

 If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

 Helplines

 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).

• Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
• Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
• National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
• Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
• Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

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