St Lawrence's Church Denton has been closed since 23rd March and although the Government has said that churches can re-open St Lawrence's PCC is working on complying with the guidelines. The PCC do not feel it is advisable to open our church building at this time.
This will be reviewed again on 30th July.
Stay safe, God loves us. St Lawrence’s PCC Any updates will be published here and on our Facebook page.
Priest in Charge
Rev
Jules
Mambu
Associate Priest
Rev
Sheila
Cant
All our Online Sunday Services are available in the 'Video' section
in the menu on the left hand side of this page and on our Facebook page.
Sunday 2nd August Led by Rev Jules Please click HERE
8th Sunday after Trinity
Reading: Matthew 14
Vs 13-21
CHURCH OPENING UPDATE - 20th June 2020
We hope this message finds you well despite these difficult circumstances. We all praise the Lord that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, when we can go back to our beautiful Church building to worship Him as family.
There is a need to comply with the guidelines and health and safety regulations before we can actually open the building.
The PCCs are assessing the situation on how and when the church will be open. We have to protect one another, it's a mandate that all of us as a Church family feel responsible.
For the time being the church buildings remain closed, but the church itself is available through Facebook, our websites, on email and on the phone
We will keep you informed on the progress made by the PCC.
May the Lord of peace be with you all & Keep you safe
Rev Jules, Rev Sheila and the PCC
2nd June 2020
A statement from Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop John Sentamu in response to events in the United States of America “Recent events in the United States of America have once again drawn public attention to the ongoing evil of white supremacy. Systemic racism continues to cause incalculable harm across the world. Our hearts weep for the suffering caused – for those who have lost their lives, those who have experienced persecution, those who live in fear. God’s justice and love for all creation demands that this evil is properly confronted and tackled. Let us be clear: racism is an affront to God. It is born out of ignorance, and must be eradicated. We all bear the responsibility and must play our part to eliminate this scourge on humanity.
“As Dr Martin Luther King Jr said, ‘In a real sense, we are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Therefore, injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’
“We pray that God’s abounding wisdom, compassion and love will guide leaders across the world to forge a better society."
The Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of England have urged everyone to follow the instructions given by the Prime Minister on 23rd March 2020 to stay in their homes in a national effort to limit the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
But they called on the Church to “continue to pray, to love, to care for the vulnerable”.
There will also be no Church weddings or baptisms.
There are more details HERE on the church of England website.
The Bishop of Manchester has approved the proposal to amalgamate 20 deaneries of the Diocese of Manchester into 7.
The Church is available for community use.
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
What could you or your group use it for?
Interested? Please get in touch on 0161 320 4895.
MISSION STATEMENT
These are our aims and values
Our Grade II* Church building is of great historical & architectural interest, however our spiritual commitment is forward looking to expand Gods mission in the local community.
We are a worshipping community which is representing Christ in this part of Denton, with strong relationships as an extended family offering a friendly, welcoming approach to all in the parish.
Do you shop on-line?
if so you can help church funds by registering with easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stlawrencedenton It is free to join and the retailers donate a small percentage of what you spend to your chosen cause.
