St Andrew
Church of England
St Andrew welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Whitefield area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
St Andrew at Whitefield, Greater Manchester is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of St Andrew is to make an impact for God, here in Whitefield, Greater Manchester by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Service Times
Sunday
Holy Communion
BEGINNING 24TH MAY OUR SERVICE TIMES WILL BE ALTERED TO COMMENCE AT11AM.
Holy Communion is our main weekly act of worship. This is based on Common Worship, a reverent service of Communion with music that is largely contemporary and lively. Children spend part of the time in their own group 'Little Fishes'.
Every first third fourth and fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1½ hours
Little Fishes
Children leave the Communion service for part of the time to meet for their own teaching in our coffee lounge. They are led by our children's workers. They then return for Communion.
Every first third fourth and fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Family Worship
BEGINNING 24TH MAY OUR SERVICE TIMES WILL ALTER TO COMMENCE 11AM. A short service of worship for all the family. Includes contemporary, lively music and an interactive time for the children of all ages, to share in worship and God's word.
It is followed by refreshments.
Every second Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Praise and Healing Service
NO SERVICE ON 6th MARCH. Our monthly time where we can praise God in song, often learning new songs, reading the word of God and if we wish receive pray for healing.
Every first Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
T4:12
A youth club for SCHOOL YEARS 7, 8 and 9. Various activities provided are arts, crafts, indoor and outdoor games, puppets, drama, lively worship, refreshments, a tuck shop. We ask you to register with us and gives us signed parental consent. At present there is no entry fee.
For more information contact Rev'd Greenwood 0161 767 8304 or Dawn Schofield 0161 796 2187.
Where did their name come from; you could look that up in any bible, the 1st book of TIMOTHY, chapter 4, verse 12.
Youth club is run usually during term time.
Where there is a 5th Sunday in the month a special event will be arranged.
Every second and fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1½ hours
Monday
Rainbows. For girls 5 to 7 years old.
Rainbows is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, learning new things and having fun. Girls get their hands dirty with arts and crafts, trying out cooking and playing games. Rainbows is all about learning by doing. Contact: Lyn 07712 408439
Every Monday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Girl Guides. for girls 10 to 14 years old.
Here girls are given the chance to explore their individual skills and abilities and try out new challenges as part of a team.
Contact: Kelly 07886 537633
Every Monday at 7:15 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Tuesday
Monthly Open Doors for the Community, usually in the form of trips out.
This is a monthly social time for the local community. Usually day trips or theatre trips are arranged. Membership is not essential, but can save you some pennies if you use the service regularly. Well worth trying out. Contact - Joan Humphreys 0161 724 8946.
Start times vary.
Every second Tuesday at 9:30 AM
Prayer Hour at St Andrew's
An hour set aside for prayer and reflection only, there is no set format, no service involved.
Every first Tuesday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Jesus Prayer Hour, at St Georges, Unsworth.
'The Jesus Prayer' has two important purposes. The first is worship as with all prayer. The second is a discipline to help our soul gain control our overactive brains and create stillness so the Holy Spirit can work through us and help us live our lives in union with God' from Orthodox Prayer.
Every fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Compline at St George's
During Lent
Tuesday at 8:15 PM for ½ hour
Wednesday
Holy Communion
A new service for us, if you are unable to attend Sunday morning, now is a good time to come and receive communion. A short said Holy Communion. All welcome.
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Brownies . For 7 to 10 year olds.
Brownies activities are varied, they can find themselves trying out arts and crafts or recipes, playing energetic games, taking part in community action projects, to name but a few.
Contact: Jaqs 07879 453143
Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Just 4 Girls. Monthly
On 4th May we will have someone come to talk to us about signing and give us some insight into living with deafness. We hopefully will learn some basic words.This is an evening group and as the name suggests it is for women only, friends, family, all females welcome.
This event is normally every first Wednesday of the month. A variety of events are offered, examples being jewelry party or chocolate night or beetle drive. Please contact Michele 0161 796 2315 if any queries.
Every first Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Lent Course
Our course will be on a Wednesday throughout Lent, alternating between St Andrew's and St George's.
24th Feb, 9th March and 23rd March at St Andrew's.
17th Feb, 2nd March and 16th March at St George's
Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Thursday
See and Know
Re starting 10th ASept 2015.Our See and Know group is for pre- school children accompanied by parent, grandparent or carer.
There is singing, crafts and bible teaching, all aimed at appropriate ages. Using simple nursery rhyme style songs with visual aids the children can learn about each other, the world around them, and basic Christian truths. We have toys for the children to enjoy and a craft is arranged in connection with the theme of the morning. Drinks and toast is served also.
Every Thursday at 9:30 AM for 2 hours
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous
A local group meet in our side room each Friday. They provide an opportunity for members to share with one another on problems related to drinking patterns and attempts to achieve stable sobriety. They also permit detailed discussion of various elements in the recovery program.
THERE IS AN OPEN MEETING ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, ALL OTHER MEETINGS ARE FOR MEMBERS ONLY.
For more information about AA try these sites: Alcoholics Anonymous UK or How to find AA.
Contact - Beverley Cusick 0161 959 0353
Every Friday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Saturday
All Things Male.
Thursday 11th Dec will be 'ATM' Christmas meal at the Queen Ann, Unsworth, for 7.30pm. This is a male only group. A time to socialise, sometimes including food intake, ask questions biblical or other wise, put the world to rights, do odd jobs and just be together. Please see Lee Williams for further details, 0161796 8007.
Dates sometimes different each month.
Every fourth Saturday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours
Location
Ribble Drive
Whitefield
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
None
Staff
Reverend Donna Williams
Pastor
Contacts
Tel: 01617968007
Web: http://www.standrews-hillock.org.uk
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