Steve has now retired, and the process has just started to find a new vicar for our parish. In our diocese, as in nearly all others across the country, each individual parish must fund and support their own vicar. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) believes that Rainow needs and deserves a full-time vicar but unfortunately, […]
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Rainow calendar will be on sale from 11th October at the brilliant price of £7.50. The calendars will be available in: The church foyer. Bob & Adele Langstaff’s, 70 Millers Meadow. Many thanks for those that submitted the incredible photographs this year: Jean Spearing Colin Serridge Annelie Phillips Helen Bennett Lorraine Moss John Thomas Lynn […]
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There will be no Harvest service at Jenkin Chapel, which remains closed during the pandemic. There will be no Harvest Breakfast or Lunch at Rainow but donations of suitable non-perishable items for the food bank will be most welcome at Rainow and Forest Harvest services in October – and indeed at any other time! Thank […]
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Home Group restarts in September We will be meeting in church in a socially distanced way, but near enough to talk! We usually choose a book to read and discuss, maybe from the Bible, sometimes something different. It is both enjoyable and interesting and we learn a lot. We meet on the second and fourth […]
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This simple service will take place in accordance with CofE guidelines. Social distancing will be observed, the wearing of masks highly encouraged, no singing will take place, and there will be no communion.
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The Reverend Steve Rathbone of Holy Trinity Church Rainow, has announced his retirement as from September 30th 2020. The PCC and congregation wish Steve and his family very best wishes for the future. We thank him for all his work he has carried out in the Parish, conducting services, pastoral care and all the duties […]
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As of Monday 22nd June, Rainow Church will be reopening for personal prayer. The opening hours will be 10-4 every day. For those wishing to attend: Please observe all COVID-19 safety notices. 1) Use sanitising gel before going into church 2) Sign in and out – preferably with your own pen 3) Always stay at […]
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It’s wonderful to see how the community is pulling together in difficult times, particularly to help those who are in need. The posts below were shared originally on Rainow Old and New. If you would like to help then please see details below: From Katy: FOOD COLLECTION FOR MACCLESFIELD FOOD BANKS DURING LOCKDOWN […]
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For those of you that have been missing your usual fellowship, particularly over Easter, here is a list of local online resources that may help during these difficult times. The list has been helpfully collated by Revd Andy Williams. Holy Trinity Hursdfield HTH Sunday Live http://www.hthmacc.com/hth-sunday-live.html – Sunday @ 10:30am: – a live stream welcome, […]
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