Our Parish Church in Mellor

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St Mary the Virgin Mellor is a friendly Parish Church committed to serving God and the community of Mellor in the heart of Lancashire.

This website tells you something about who we are, what we do, when we do it etc.. We update it regularly and contributions are welcomed. We hope you find it helpful and interesting.

We would be delighted to talk to you about our church life and to welcome you into the congregation. 
 
If you'd like to know more about us, please come along to worship with us on a Sunday, or join in any of our events - we'd love to see you. Take a look at "News & announcements" or check out the 'What's on?' page to see what's coming up.

Also, every Monday between 6.00 - 7.00pm in the Vicarage, The Rev'd Roland Nicholson is available to discuss Baptisms, Weddings and any matters of a spiritual nature.   (Suspended for the time being due to Covid-19)                      

Mellor Parish Church News & Announcements

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Vicar's Message - April 2020

AN EASTER MESSAGE


It’s simple...don’t be afraid.


Fear is a universal reality, fear of death, fear of sickness, 

unemployment, change of personal circumstances and many other things.  People can be so concerned about the mistakes they have made in the past and fearful of the future that they do not enjoy living in the present. When we read the bible it is amazing how many times we are told not to be afraid. In the Christmas and Easter narratives it is the message given by the angels. At the birth of Jesus the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary saying, “don’t be afraid.” When Mary Magdalene came to the tomb on Easter morning to discover that Jesus was not there an angel stood with her and said, “don’t be afraid....he is not here, for he has been raised.”

At significant moments angels appear and their message is clear...”don’t be afraid.” Whatever it is we may be facing the glorious truth is that Jesus rose from the dead to accompany us on our journey. That is the wonderful Easter reality, we are not on our own. Whatever may come our way Jesus meets with us and walks with us, strengthening and encouraging us to continue. I heard the story of someone who was ready to throw the towel in but God threw it back and said, “get up, wipe your face you are almost there.”

It is said of Michelangelo that he would take a block of marble and chip away until the angel appeared. I have spoken to people who are very clear that at a critical moment someone appeared unexpectedly to help. They were convinced it was an angel in human form given to rescue and comfort them.

This Easter could we all make it a priority to “be an angel” to others. By words of kindness, reassurance and generosity help to take away fear and enable people to live as Christ intends. A life without fear.

Bishop Cyril Ashton



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What's on?


Mellor Misc

Mellor Misc. is a place on the front page to put any miscellaneous item to do with our village. Send me anything you'd like included.

What's on Locally

 


75th  ANNIVERSARY  OF VE DAY.


On Friday 8th May, 2020, we will be celebrating the 75th ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY, and we are planning a Special Party at The Village Hall.  We hope to have An Anniversary Tea Party with lots of cups of tea, sandwiches and cakes, memories, chatter and, of course, fun! People will be welcome to come in 1940’s Dress and there will be live music and flags and maybe some singing!  VE DAY is probably the most important day for Great Britain in the whole of the 20th Century and we hope that our Party will add to the atmosphere of Hope for the Future and Thanksgiving for the seventy five years of peace which have followed  that momentous day. We are still formulating ideas so there will be more details later. Please watch out and keep the date in your diary. We hope that a lot of people will want to join in so let’s make it really special.


Thank You.   Susan Brown

 




Ocean Clear Recycling at the Village Hall


There are now collection boxes at Mellor Village hall (found clearly marked in the kitchen) for plastics that are currently NOT recycled by RVBC.

They are baby and pet food pouches, toothpaste tubes and old brushes, cosmetic jars, crisp packets, biscuit wrappers.


ALL wrappers/jars etc are accepted. It is the type of product not the manufacturer that matter.

If you have any items to deposit please make sure they are empty and clean.


The village hall is open almost every day and Janine Foster and or Carolyne Hymas tend to be there Thursday afternoons 2-4; Fridays 2-4 and on the first Saturday of the month 9.30-12.30 (pop-up cafe)

If you have any queries please speak to Janine or Carolyne.


Please support this as we need to reduce the amount

of plastic going to landfill and ending up in the oceans.


Thank you,

Carolyne


Mellor Village Hall


Aerobics every Monday 9.30-10.30 Cost £4,

First session free

Enjoy a relaxing coffee with a slice of delicious homemade cake!

Pop up Coffee Shop

 

We are open the first Saturday of the month 8.30 – 1.30 ish!

(later if we are busy enough)   

     A warm & friendly welcome is guaranteed

The Pop up Coffee shop is run by volunteers of Mellor

and all proceeds are for the village hall.