In and around St. George's

Service of Reflection for those involved in Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a responsibility we all share, and this February the Diocese of Manchester Safeguarding Team invite everyone to join them for a special Service of Reflection for those involved in Safeguarding.  It will be at Manchester Cathedral (Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX) on 16th February at 7 p.m. 
This annual service provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and pray for all who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of others. It is also a time to remember victims and survivors of abuse; acknowledging the pain and challenges they face. We understand that for some, attending in person may be difficult. Please be assured that you will be held in our prayers throughout the service.

St George's, Mossley will be holding a session for Lent preparation - a time of prayer and reflection about our journey through Lent.  It's on Thursday 19th February from 11am to 2pm.

Please note there will be no midweek, Tuesday morning Holy Communion on 10th February.

It's that time of year when the 200 Club 12 month subscriptions are due.  It's still just £1 per number per month (£12 in total), which is put into a prize draw each month.  For each number that you own, you will have three chances each month to win a prize.  To make a payment, or join, please see Rose Hayward.

The January result is 1st prize of £25 goes to Jean McManus, 2nd prize of £15 goes to Madeline Kirby, and 3rd prize of £10 is to Linda Hurst.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR OWNERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF GRAVES AND PLOTS IN THE ST GEORGE CEMETERY

We draw attention to everyone concerned that the Vicar and PCC are required to implement the rules of the Diocese Churchyard Regulations, and we request that all items such as ornaments and decorations are removed from the churchyard.  This will ultimately help maintain an environment in which one can more comfortably reflect on the memory of loved ones, and thus will be for the benefit of everyone.

We kindly ask that items are removed by 31st August, 2026,  Full details are given in the church notice (click here).

We are re-introducing food bank collections.

As you know, times are tough for many people in Tameside, and local food banks continue to be a vital lifeline for those in need.  As a church, we would like to support this work as much as we can.  We will make a dedicated donation box available in the lounge for food bank contributions.  The box will remain there throughout the week, so anyone attending our groups is welcome to donate if they wish.  A food bank volunteer will collect the donations each Sunday morning and take them to the food bank on Monday morning.  Please pass this information on to anyone you think may like to contribute, and thank you for your generosity and support!

Our regular events

Parish Eucharist - Sunday service with Holy Communion every 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sunday in the month at 9.30am.

Worship for All - a simple Sunday service for everyone of all ages, including Holy Communion, every 4th Sunday in the month at 9.30am.

Midweek Service - Tuesday mornings 10.30am to 11.15am - a complete Said Parish Eucharist (spoken), with Psalms, prayers and Bible readings.

Come Together Cafe - every Thursday at 1pm. Come along for a friendly time of conversation, with tea, coffee, biscuits and cakes! No charge. All are welcome!

Dementia Cafe - every first and third Friday in the month at 11.30am. Providing support, fun, and friendship to those living with Dementia and their carers.  For further information or to book your place, ring Chris on 07714 235736.  Check the calendar for any timing changes.

Tameside Community Voices - choir practice for T.C.V., a popular group of choristers that is external to St. George's but who also include a number of our congregation. They have a fun time singing hymns, and especially theme tunes and old and new hits. If you would like to join, simply turn up at the practice and speak to Joyce Hansell. There are no auditions! TCV practice on Thursdays, 7.30-9.00pm during school term times.

Brownies / Guides - Girl Guiding from 7 to 14 years, Wednesdays, 6.30 or 7.30pm depending on group (excl. school holidays).  See our webpage here for details. (currently the Rainbows group, for ages 4-7yrs, doesn't meet)

Tiny Tots - St. George's 'Tiny Tots' baby, toddler and carer, stay and play group. Playing, singing, crafting and drawing, and snacks, the group meets every Monday and Thursday 9.00-11.00am (excl. school holidays). There is a small charge of £1 per child.

Safe Space mental health support.  This informal, privately run weekly event is provided by qualified counsellors, giving peer support, coaching, community development and counselling.  Training sessions are also available for workplace groups.  The sessions are every Tuesday, 9am-1pm.  For more information contact Dr Rod on 07746 682962 or email safespacewellbeinglab@outlook.com .

Events at our neighbouring Mossley Churches

Our neighbouring Mossley churches are:

• St George's Church, Fox Platt Road, OL5 0LP. Click here for more events.
• St John the Baptist, Carrhill Road, Roughtown Road, Mossley OL5 0SA. Click here for more events.

Informal prayer, meditation and praise - second Wednesday of every month

Parishioners from St George's Stalybridge are welcomed to join an evening of informal prayer, meditation and praise held at St John the Baptist.  This event is held on the second Wednesday of every month 7.30-8.30pm.

Breakfast in St. John's - first Sunday of every month

An informal service with a short reading and prayers. Refreshments, a continental breakfast, tea and coffee available throughout. Come along and help yourself. Meet our friendly congregation. Everyone will be made very welcome.  This event is held on the first Sunday of every month 9.30-10.30am.

Lent preparation at St George's Mossley

A time of prayer and reflection about our journey through Lent, Thursday 19th February from 11am to 2pm.

Facilities at St. George's

Did you know we offer two rooms for hire?

We offer two general purpose rooms for hire, for meetings (such as work, social, hobby-group etc), parties, functions and the like.  More details are here.

Appeal for various volunteers

We would welcome extra volunteers to help out with the church facilities and functions.  Why not join in?  There are a variety of ways to help, the commitment is always flexible and you won't be on your own!

Cleaning our building

We could really do with some extra cleaners to help with the cleaning of our wonderful building.  Cleaning is usually done one midweek morning per week.  Any help from 1-3 hrs would be much appreciated, please speak to Val, the warden, or email her if you are able to help. Thank you.

George's Kitchen

George's Kitchen provides support and meals to vulnerable residents in the area.  They are looking for volunteers for a range of jobs, and you can commit as much or as little as you wish.
Jobs include:
- assistance in kitchen and food preparation
- cooks
- meal delivery (done in pairs)
- admin (sorting rotas etc)

If you would like to know more, please contact Andrew on 07783 009157 or by email at georgeskitchen2021@gmail.com.

Maintenance team

The maintenance team do a variety of grounds maintenance jobs - pruning, mowing, strimming and other jobs to keep the cemetery tidy and safe.  There are also occasional jobs to do on the building, such as painting or repair works.  Often we attend two afternoons per week (weather permitting!), but any assistance that you can offer would be appreciated, even if you can't help every week.  Please speak to Val the warden, or email her if you are able to help. Thank you.

E-newsletter

If you're a regular at St. George's, can you take over the production of the e-newsletter?  Please speak to Val, the warden if you are able to help. Thank you.