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BOWDON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL, A CHARITABLE BODY REGISTERED IN ENGLAND AND WALES WITH THE CHARITY COMMISSION—REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1133830; REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS: BOWDON PARISH CENTRE, STAMFORD ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, WA14 2TR.

No 687 April 2017

In Shift Happens, a viral video from 2007, the Americans Karl Fisch and Scot McLeod discuss some of the changes that the world is going through, and the ways in which these will have an impact on education.

They state that “we are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist using technologies that haven’t yet been invented”. Information technology is indeed an area in which we all see change, all the time. I recently enjoyed a conversation over coffee in which a member of the congregation talked about the room-sized computer he trained on at university. The surprise for me was the tiny amount of data that the computer’s memory could hold – only 125 kilobytes.

So how do we prepare young people, and ourselves, for a radically ever-changing world? I have to admit to having struggled with some changes over the last year. One of the things that has helped me

is having the foundation of being part of a very diverse church community. The wisdom and perspective that some of the older members of our community have shared

have been incredibly useful, as has the stoicism and positivity of some of our youngest members.

The events that we remember at Easter also speak powerfully to anyone going through a time of change or uncertainty. As we follow the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, through his betrayal

and trial to his death on the cross, burial and resurrection, we are reminded that there is always hope for the future. At times our world can feel very unstable but through Jesus we inherit an eternal “kingdom that cannot be shaken” (Hebrews 12:29). We would like warmly to invite you to join us this Easter, to share in the pain and deep joy of these events, and the hope for all.

Catherine Cleghorn, Ordinand

Vicar The Revd Ian Rumsey 0161 928 2468 Ian@BowdonChurch.orgOrdinand Catherine Cleghorn 07813 117385 Catherine@BowdonChurch.org ReaderJohn Fenton John@BowdonChurch.org Reader EmeritusAlan Marriott 0161 928 9045 YFC Gap Year PlacementJoanna Edworthy Joanna@BowdonChurch.org

Parish Development Jo Oughton Jo@BowdonChurch.org Julia Dow Julia@BowdonChurch.org Kirsten Wood Kirsten@BowdonChurch.org Will Sudworth Will@BowdonChurch.orgChurchwardens Alec Bonson 0161 980 4055Patricia Arrowsmith 0161 928 1506Susan Redford 0161 929 1219William Tyler 0161 929 9700Director of Music Michael Dow Music@BowdonChurch.orgOrganist and Associate Music Director Roger Bryan Organist@BowdonChurch.org

Parish Recorder (Donations) Barbara Clift 0161 928 6585 ParishRecorder@BowdonChurch.orgParish and Lettings Administrator Kay Holt Admin@BowdonChurch.org 0161 929 1537BCN Editor Catherine Cleghorn BCN Assistant Editor Lesley Smith BCN Proofreading Roger Bryan

St Mary’s, Stamford Rd, Bowdon, WA14 2TR St Luke’s, Vicarage Lane, Bowdon, WA14 3BA

A kingdom that cannot be shaken Thank you, AmbiA big thank you is due to Ambi Naylor for the great contribution that she has made to the life of our parish.

In addition to the significant role that she has played in our worship as part of the Ministry and Mission team, she has also taken on responsibility for Adult Discipleship.

I know that it is with some regret that she will step away from these roles at Easter, as this has been a very positive time for her. As she progresses towards her ordination and PhD at Durham University she has to move on to another placement. Fortunately for us, she will still be a member of our worshipping community when she is not required elsewhere.

The small group life of any church is a key part of how faith is shared and developed. Ambi set up the Adult Discipleship group, which includes Karen Wilson, Mike Duncombe and myself. The group will continue under Karen’s leadership and will run the Life Transformation and Exploring Christianity courses later this year, as well as supporting the other small groups.

Needless to say, the team will greatly miss Ambi’s insightful leadership and enthusiastic approach to discipleship, and we wish her every success for the next stage of her journey of ministry.

Tim Borthwick

Ambi Naylor handing over Adult Discipleship and progressing towards her ordination (Photo: Katharine Perera)

The Easter tree created by Altrincham Preparatory School last year.

You are warmly invited to experience the story of

Christ’s death on the cross and resurrection from the grave through word, image, reflection and music.

Sunday 9 April, Palm Sunday 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s 9.30 am Holy Communion with Kids’ Church, St Luke’s 10.45 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s. We will start our service in St Mary’s, in a change from previous years 10.45 am Zone2 and Kids’ Church, Parish Centre 6.30 pm Choral Evensong, St Mary’s

Monday 10, Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12 April 7.00 pm The Stations of the Cross, St Mary’s 9.00 pm Compline, St Mary’s The church will be open for quiet prayer and meditation between these two services

Wednesday 12 April 11.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s

Thursday 13 April, Maundy Thursday 8.00 pm Holy Communion (‘The Last Supper’) followed by Vigil, St Mary’s

Friday 14 April, Good Friday 9.30 am Meditations on the Cross of Christ, St Luke’s 10.45 am Hot cross buns followed by the Holiday Club grand finale with a Zone2 family service, Parish Centre 2.00 pm Liturgy of the Cross, St Mary’s. The choir will sing motets by Bach, Brahms, Bruckner, Casals, Lotti and Tallis and the anthems ‘God so loved the world’, Stainer and ‘In a garden’, Bach

Saturday 15 April, Easter Eve 9.00 pm Easter Vigil and first communion of Easter The choir will sing movements from Haydn’s ‘Little Organ Mass’

Sunday 16 April, Easter Day 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s 9.30 am All Age Holy Communion, St Luke’s 10.45 am Sung Eucharist, St Mary’s The choir will sing movements from Mozart’s ‘Coronation Mass’ with chamber orchestra and organ. 10.45 am Zone2 family service: Contemporary worship, with Holy Communion, Parish Centre 6.30 pm Evening Prayer, St Mary’s

Holy Week Services

Would you like to make a donation towards the cost of the Easter flowers, perhaps in memory of a loved one or to mark an anniversary?

Please give contributions (which can be gift-aided) via the Parish Office (0161 929 1537 or Admin@BowdonChurch.org) or simply see a churchwarden at a Sunday Service.

Lilies cost about £2 each.

Easter lilies, symbol of resurrection

Forthcoming Church EventsSt Luke’s Coffee CabinMondays from 10.30 am - 12 noonDrop in for coffee or tea and a toasted teacake or croissant for £1.Run by Bowdon Cares. St Luke’s Church. Closed Easter Monday 17 April and Bank Holiday 1 MayContact: Liz Taylor-Hayes 0161 928 8563

Men’s BreakfastSaturday 8 April, 8 - 9.30 amA full English breakfast cooked and served.Bowdon Parish Centre. All men welcome.RSVP: Will Blanksby MensBreakfast@BowdonChurch.org

Afternoon Tea and ConversationTuesday 18 April, 2 - 3.30 pmAn afternoon get-together serving tea, coffee, juice and cakes in a happy atmosphere, with a chance for everyone to talk and catch up.Bowdon Parish Centre. Contact: Kaye Gardner 0161 928 1158

Bowdon Cruise docks for ‘Spring Fever’ Afternoon TeaFriday 21 April, 2.30 - 4 pmSt Luke’s Church. Free entry by ticket only.Contact: Judith Robertson Judith@BowdonChurch.org or 929 1537

Ladies’ Continental BreakfastSaturday 22 April, 9 - 10.30 amAmbi Naylor, ‘Women in the Early Church’.Bowdon Parish Centre. All ladies welcome.Contact: Sue Coles LCB@BowdonChurch.org

Each week we pray for people living in the Parish

Wk/begin We pray for: 2 Apr Huxley Terrace, Vale View, Brick Kiln Row, Edale Close and Priory Court9 Apr Primrose Cottages, Primrose Bank, Robinsway and Bailey Walk16 Apr Apsley Grove, Apsley Close30 Apr Park Road7 May Pinewood, Edgemoor, and Bucklow View

Designed by Will Sudworth. Printed by County Print, Altrincham, 0161 928 5333

Regular Weekday ServicesSt Mary’s

8.30 am

11.30 am

8.00 pm

Morning Prayer

Holy Communion (BCP)

Silent Meditation

Every weekday

Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday

1.30 pm First Steps, Parish Centre Every Thursday

St Luke’s

7.00 am Morning Prayer Every Tuesday

BCP: Book of Common Prayer (1662) CW: Common Worship (2000) SW: Service of the Word (2000)

Sundays in April - May

2 Apr 1st in month, 5th of Lent, Passion Sunday

10.45 am Oblations: Afternoon Tea and Conversation

9 Apr 2nd in month, Palm Sunday

See special morning service details on front page

6.30 pmChoral Evensong Stanford in A Greene - Lord let me know mine end

16 Apr 3rd in month, Easter Day

9.30 am All Age Holy Communion, St Luke’s

10.45 am Sung Eucharist, St Mary’s

10.45 am Zone2 Family Service, Parish Centre

23 Apr 4th in month, 2nd of Easter

30 Apr 5th in month, 3rd of Easter

10.45 am Oblations: Bible Reading Fellowship

7 May 1st in month, 4th of Easter

10.45 am Oblations: Choir

Regular Sunday Worship(purple boxes)

St Mary’s 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

9.30 am Matins (BCP)

10.45 am

Holy Communion (CW)

Holy Communion (BCP)

All Age Worship followed by Communion

6.30 pm

Evensong (BCP)

Choral Evensong (BCP)

Sacred Space

Parish Centre

10.45 amZone2 (SW) and Kids’ Church

St Luke’s

9.30 am

Holy Communion (CW)Kids’ Church

All Age Worship

Monday 3 April 2017, 7.30 for 8 pm Bowdon Lecture SocietyDr Diana M Leitch“The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum: Opening a World of Science for Everyone” The story of the work done by this unique centre in Widnes, which provides scientific and engineering experiences for all ages.Altrincham Preparatory School for Boys, Marlborough Rd, Bowdon

Sunday 9 April, 2.15 pm Eugene Halliday AssociationA Talk by Kath ThackerEntrance: £6 including refreshmentsSt Luke’s Church

Noticeboard

Nejebar’s storyNejebar fled Afghanistan with her family after the Taliban threatened to kill her husband, Noor, who was a teacher.

When the family arrived at the refugee camp in Greece, they thought that they would only stay for 10 days. But they’ve been there six months now and there’s no end in sight.

The only protection that they have against the wind and rain is their tent. There is no school for their children. Five-year-old Sudai, their youngest, is ill. Nejebar is the rock at the centre of her family, holding them together throughout. “We still have some hope for our children’s future,” says Nejebar. “We only want a peaceful life. We want our children to go to school. The most important thing is our children.”

From 14 – 20 May, during Christian Aid week, churches in Britain will come together to pray, campaign and raise money to improve the lives of people like Nejebar.

In Bowdon, our team of collectors aims to visit every home in the parish. The money that we raise for Christian Aid benefits people of every faith; it is our Christian response to the needs of the world. Our actions this Christian Aid week could help to change the life of our global neighbours like Nejebar and her family.

Please respond generously to Christian Aid week, by volunteering to help us to collect or by giving when one of our collectors calls.

Kate Stross, Parish Christian Aid Coordinator

Easter Holiday Club Monday 10 - Thursday 13 April 10 am - 12.30 pm for primary school aged children and accompanied pre-schoolers. Contact Kirsten@BowdonChurch.org for more details or liztaylorhayes@aol.com to book - limited places available

Funerals: We commend to God: Timothy Tutton, Elsie Sawyer, Graham Frost

Baptisms: We welcome into God’s family:Leo Ivor Gandy, William Montague Eckersley, Austin Stanley Craven

Registers

Some of you might remember me as the redhead in the choir who not only loved to sing, but who also served for a short while as a trainee Lay Reader at St Luke’s and St Mary’s.

Since leaving the parish I’ve trained as a music therapist and music for health practitioner and I’ve been carrying out God’s service in the world through music-making with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. This exciting and challenging vocation has included working with premature babies and their families on a neonatal unit, with men living with schizophrenia in a rehab unit, with adults in intensive care and with children and families in a paediatric emergency department.

Music has an incredible capacity to help the most vulnerable people, giving them a sense of progression. It can offer relaxation and stimulation and can mediate where words fail, providing a means of communication for those who are non-verbal.

I set up the Adages project to give people with dementia the chance to create a beautiful new piece of music which celebrates their creativity. Funded by Arts Council and Music in Hospitals, creative sessions were delivered in local dementia care settings. The sessions included singing, poetry-writing, dancing, percussion improvisations and creative conversations supported by me on the kora (West African harp) with students from the RNCM and local professionals.

So Many Beauties is the resulting musical story, or oratorio. It will have its premier at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 6 April at 7pm. The hour-long performance will involve a massed choir, featuring members of the Choir of St Mary’s, Bowdon, and a small instrumental ensemble. It will be dementia friendly and accessible for all, and will be followed by informal networking with dementia agencies.

Tickets are available at www.adages.eventbrite.co.uk (07935 601196) and I would love to see people from Bowdon Parish there.

Holly Marland

So Many Beauties - an oratorio written with people with dementia

Holly Marland at the Adages Project. (Photo: Micheal Hagedorn)

Nejebar has fled terrible conflict in Afghanistan. She’s now living in a refugee camp in Greece. (Photo: Christian Aid)