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Duchess Sarah’s Amazing Boost to St Hildeburgh’s
Outreach Work this Christmas
Outreach Work this Christmas
St Hildeburgh’s has received a major boost to our outreach work among the most vulnerable in the Hoylake district. This has been generously provided by Sarah, Duchess of York, and her new charity “Sarah’s Trust”.
On Sunday 20th December, we took delivery of no fewer than 100 individual bags of children’s goodies from the Duchess’s trust. These bags for youngsters in need, contain gifts ranging from toys to gingerbread, confectionary to books – with all the books being individually and generously signed by Duchess Sarah. Besides these items, we were gifted a range of goods for older people, including clothing and toiletries.
Alongside St Hildeburgh’s expanding outreach work with care home residents, our local school, the food bank, and a range of charities, in the past year we have been supporting dozens of refugees who have been placed by the authorities in the Hoylake area. These refugees have fled persecution and war in countries including Syria, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. They range in age from adults to young babies; many have little more than the clothes they stand up in.
St Hildeburgh’s has been supporting the refugees - alongside others in need - throughout the last difficult year, with food, clothing, toiletries and fellowship. Thanks to the great generosity of the Duchess and “Sarah’s Trust”, some joy – besides much needed essentials – can be brought to those we support this Christmas.
St Hildeburgh’s has been supporting the refugees - alongside others in need - throughout the last difficult year, with food, clothing, toiletries and fellowship. Thanks to the great generosity of the Duchess and “Sarah’s Trust”, some joy – besides much needed essentials – can be brought to those we support this Christmas.
Rev Paul, St Hildeburgh’s vicar, commented: “This is wonderful. Thanks to the enormous generosity of Duchess Sarah and her trust, we can bring Christmas joy into the hearts of some of the most deprived yet deserving in our community. For some locally, these items could be the only gifts they receive this Christmas. Thank you!”
In addition, St Hildeburgh’s has been gifted a sum of money through the Chapel Royal, London. A portion of this will also be put to good use supporting the community in helping families at our church school who find it hard to afford school uniforms.
In addition, St Hildeburgh’s has been gifted a sum of money through the Chapel Royal, London. A portion of this will also be put to good use supporting the community in helping families at our church school who find it hard to afford school uniforms.
Church Services from Sunday 6th December 2020 onwards
From Sunday 6th December 2020 onwards, there will be a single 10.00am Holy Communion service on Sundays. Numbers are limited, social distancing must be observed and face coverings worn.
During December the staff at our church school of Hoylake Holy Trinity will be distributing Christmas hampers to some local families.
Although they already have a few items, more are needed and it would be really appreciated if you could help.
The hampers will consist of treats which the children would especially enjoy at this time of the year – treats such as Selection Boxes, Biscuits, Sweets, Christmas crackers, small Christmas decorations etc.
If you would like to make a donation please leave them in THE PORCH at: The Vicarage, 1 Stanley Road, Hoylake CH47 1HL
PLEASE NOTE (important):
So that your donations don’t get mixed up with the Foodbank donations which you have so generously provided over the last months - PLEASE MARK YOUR BAG with "HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL"
THANK YOU!
Although they already have a few items, more are needed and it would be really appreciated if you could help.
The hampers will consist of treats which the children would especially enjoy at this time of the year – treats such as Selection Boxes, Biscuits, Sweets, Christmas crackers, small Christmas decorations etc.
If you would like to make a donation please leave them in THE PORCH at: The Vicarage, 1 Stanley Road, Hoylake CH47 1HL
PLEASE NOTE (important):
So that your donations don’t get mixed up with the Foodbank donations which you have so generously provided over the last months - PLEASE MARK YOUR BAG with "HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL"
THANK YOU!
"Good News from St Hildeburgh's"
St Hildeburgh's has launched a new web service!
Visit St Hildeburgh's "Good News". It's our special place on the Internet grouping together prayers, reflections, our online services and more. The link is:
https://sthildeburghgoodnews.blogspot.com/
Visit St Hildeburgh's "Good News". It's our special place on the Internet grouping together prayers, reflections, our online services and more. The link is:
https://sthildeburghgoodnews.blogspot.com/
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has launched a free national phone line as a simple new way to bring worship and prayer into people’s homes while church buildings are closed because of the coronavirus. Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line.
The line – which is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 – has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind.
The line – which is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 – has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind.
Craft Challenge for Youngsters
Get youngsters to join in a craft challenge in May 2020. Download the document for detail:
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Write a Letter for Creation
Letters for Creation invites children and young people under 30 to write letters reflecting on what caring for creation means to them and how they want their voice to be heard in the climate justice conversation. For details, please follow the link:
Corona Virus
Domestic Abuse:
You can download a leaflet giving help and advice below:
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Be Aware of Scams - Leaflet from Merseyside Police:
Unfortunately, fraudsters are using the current crisis to try to defraud people. You can download a leaflet from Merseyside Police as a PDF below, providing information on this:
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Church Services, Groups:
Until further notice, all public services and groups at St Hildeburgh’s are suspended.
Online Prayer Board:
St Hildeburgh’s is now running an online Prayer Board – all members of the community are welcome to submit prayers which will be prayed by our vicar, Rev Paul, and posted online. Please follow the link: https://www.sthildeburgh.net/prayer.html
Self-Isolation Buddy Scheme:
St Hildeburgh’s is running a ‘Buddy’ scheme, pairing volunteers with vulnerable members of the local community (for purposes such as shopping etc). Please Follow the link: https://www.sthildeburgh.net/coronovirus.html
Until further notice, all public services and groups at St Hildeburgh’s are suspended.
Online Prayer Board:
St Hildeburgh’s is now running an online Prayer Board – all members of the community are welcome to submit prayers which will be prayed by our vicar, Rev Paul, and posted online. Please follow the link: https://www.sthildeburgh.net/prayer.html
Self-Isolation Buddy Scheme:
St Hildeburgh’s is running a ‘Buddy’ scheme, pairing volunteers with vulnerable members of the local community (for purposes such as shopping etc). Please Follow the link: https://www.sthildeburgh.net/coronovirus.html
Messy Church in October - What an AMAZING Afternoon!
We had a fantastic time at our extra messy Messy Church on Saturday 19th October at St Hildeburgh's! We had games, crafting, songs, worship ... and a hot meal for all. And our vicar, Rev Paul, really entered into the spirit of the day by getting his face painted by some of our younger Messy Church goers!
Our Vicar Gets a "Make Over"
During Holy Trinity Primary School's collective worship this week, Peter from our Ministry Team was speaking about God giving us "Courage to make the first move". Our Vicar, Rev Paul, had the courage to have his face painted by David and Peter to promote our forthcoming "Extra Messy" Church on October 19th. Extra gunge, extra slime, extra paint and extra fun will be on hand as we worship God together in this family friendly afternoon. Hot meal provided for ALL. EVERYONE WELCOME. For full details and booking, visit the “Messy Church” page of this website.
David (pictured) was telling the children about our amazing Friday Club, every week at 5pm. It's aimed at year's 4,5 and 6 children and full of fun activities, games and cooking. Again, ALL WELCOME.
David (pictured) was telling the children about our amazing Friday Club, every week at 5pm. It's aimed at year's 4,5 and 6 children and full of fun activities, games and cooking. Again, ALL WELCOME.
Harvest Fun at St Hildeburgh's
It was wonderful to have a really full church on Sunday morning (29th September) in Hoylake for our Harvest Family Praise service, with many youngsters joining us. There were lively worship songs, plenty of harvest donations to good causes, and a thought-provoking talk from Peter of our Ministry Team (pictured). We even had a Baptism in the service too – welcome to Christ’s family in Hoylake, Willow Grace!
Tour of Britain
On Wednesday 11 September, the Tour of Britain cycle race passed through Hoylake and right past St Hildeburgh's. The sound of the tyres on the road was amazing!
Annual Lifeboat Service
September 2019
September 2019
On Sunday, 8th September 2019, St Hildeburgh's was proud to host the annual Lifeboat Service for Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI lifeboats' crew and support staff. The service was led by Rev Paul, Chaplain to the lifeboats, and Vicar of Hoylake. Following the church service, a hog roast for all who came along was served in the Vicarage garden.
A "Messyversary" - Celebrating our
TWENTIETH 'Messy Church' Afternoon
at St Hildeburgh's
TWENTIETH 'Messy Church' Afternoon
at St Hildeburgh's
We had another wonderful "Messy Church" afternoon at St Hildeburgh's on Saturday, 13th July (2019) - enjoyed by young and old alike. It was particularly great to welcome a number of people coming along to St Hildeburgh's for the very first time. The day was something of a milestone for our church, as this was our TWENTIETH Messy Church afternoon. Given this, we were all in "party mood", with games, competitions, joyful worship, a picnic - and LOTS of fun: Both indoors and outside. To mark the occasion, our churchwarden Jane had made a wonderful "Messyversary" cake - which we all enjoyed. Many and sincere thanks to all who worked so hard to make the day such a success.
July 2019's Confirmation Service at St Hildeburgh's
We had a well attended service of 'confirmation' at St Hildeburgh's on Thursday, 11th July (2019), with Bishop John presiding. Pictured (below) with Bishop John and our Vicar, Rev Paul, are those who were confirmed in the faith during the service. Congratulations!
May's "All Age Communion, Blessing & Baptism"
It was wonderful to welcome a great many worshippers to a full church last Sunday for our morning worship. We had lots of youngsters, new worshippers and a Baptismal family with us. As the sun shone down brightly outside, we sang lively worship songs, prayed and took Communion - or received a blessing - at this our all-age, monthly Communion & Blessing service. The highlight of the service was the Holy Baptism of little Billy at the hands of Rev Paul: Welcome to Christ's Hoylake family, Billy!
Joyful Easter Worship … and an ENORMOUS Easter Egg
It was wonderful to celebrate the Easter ‘Good News’ of Jesus’s resurrection with a bumper congregation on Easter Day: We felt really blessed!
Besides raising the roof with enthusiastic singing of Easter hymns, our young folk had a busy and fun time at their activity tables, and during the service we all renewed our baptism vows (an Easter tradition) before taking our Easter Holy Communion.
The highlight of the service had to be the sudden appearance of an ENORMOUS Easter Egg … out of which ‘hatched’ our vicar, Rev Paul – much to the delight of our youngsters!
Besides raising the roof with enthusiastic singing of Easter hymns, our young folk had a busy and fun time at their activity tables, and during the service we all renewed our baptism vows (an Easter tradition) before taking our Easter Holy Communion.
The highlight of the service had to be the sudden appearance of an ENORMOUS Easter Egg … out of which ‘hatched’ our vicar, Rev Paul – much to the delight of our youngsters!
Our Latest Contributions to Wirral Foodbank
A big ‘Thank You’ from The Wirral Foodbank to our folk from St Hildeburgh’s! Our most recent delivery to the Foodbank amounted to just over 32kg of food.
This will enable the Foodbank to continue to help people in crisis within the community.
At the moment the Foodbank would particularly welcome donations of:
This will enable the Foodbank to continue to help people in crisis within the community.
At the moment the Foodbank would particularly welcome donations of:
- household cleaning products
- toilet rolls
- toiletries
Lively Wednesday Worship for Some of the Youngest Members of our Church Family
St Hildeburgh’s has a very popular and growing “Mums & Tots” group that gets together on Wednesday mornings during school term time. The group is for mums, dads, carers and their young children.
Everyone gets together in our Church Centre (behind the church on Stanley Road, Hoylake) at 10.00am. In the centre there are lots of games, toys and exciting activities. Members of our Ministry Team are on hand to help out and refreshments are provided.
Every other Wednesday at about 11.15, everyone goes along into the church itself, where Rev Paul (Vicar), leads the children in a short and lively time of worship - with songs, stories, prayers and a blessing for all.
St Hildeburgh’s has a very popular and growing “Mums & Tots” group that gets together on Wednesday mornings during school term time. The group is for mums, dads, carers and their young children.
Everyone gets together in our Church Centre (behind the church on Stanley Road, Hoylake) at 10.00am. In the centre there are lots of games, toys and exciting activities. Members of our Ministry Team are on hand to help out and refreshments are provided.
Every other Wednesday at about 11.15, everyone goes along into the church itself, where Rev Paul (Vicar), leads the children in a short and lively time of worship - with songs, stories, prayers and a blessing for all.
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