Welcome to St Nick’s for Trinity 11, Sunday 11th August
Dear Beloved Community,
As we gather this week, our hearts are heavy with the weight of recent events across our nation. The streets have echoed with the cries of those protesting against injustice, while others have turned to rioting, and troubling messages from far-right groups have surfaced. It is a time of deep division and turmoil, where fear and anger seem to overshadow the hope we strive to live by.
In such a climate, we are called to reflect deeply on the words of Jesus from our biblical text this week: John 6:35-51. Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” These words remind us of the sustaining and inclusive love of Christ, a love that nourishes us all, regardless of our backgrounds or beliefs.
As Christians, we are invited to embody this love, to be agents of peace and reconciliation in a world so desperately in need of healing. The unrest we witness is a symptom of deeper issues—inequity, misunderstanding, and a lack of compassion. Our faith calls us to respond not with further division, but with a commitment to understanding and a steadfast dedication to justice and mercy.
Let us not be swayed by the divisive rhetoric of the far-right or by the chaos of violence. Instead, let us focus on building bridges and offering the bread of life—hope, compassion, and solidarity—to those around us. Jesus’ promise is clear: through Him, we find sustenance and strength to face even the most challenging of times.
In these days of strife, may we, as the body of Christ, be a beacon of light. Let us come together in prayer, seeking God’s guidance to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. May we be instruments of His peace, working tirelessly to bring about the kingdom of God here on earth.
With heartfelt prayers and blessings,
Revd Dr Augustine Tanner-Ihm
Revd Dr Augustine Tanner-Ihm, OMS
Team Assistant Curate
St. James and Emmanuel, Didsbury
St. Nick’s, Kingsway
Mobile number 07495 506950
DAY OFF: Saturday
Sunday 11th August
This Sunday we will look forward to welcoming our lead minister Rev Dr K. Augustine Tanner-Ihm to preside and preach at our Eucharist service. Music will be provided by our assistant Organist, Elizabeth Bray.
Nestled in the heart of the communities of East Didsbury and Burnage, St Nicholas Church stands as a beacon of faith, hope, and love. Under the devoted leadership of our Lead Minister, Revd Dr Augustine Tanner-Ihm, OMS, we are a vibrant, inclusive, and intergenerational Christian community committed to living out the bold faith of Jesus Christ.
