August 2026 Newsletter

Brilliant News from the Cathedral
We are delighted to welcome two new Canons to Liverpool Cathedral!
On 9 August at 3:00pm, Mark Stanford will be installed as a Residentiary Canon and will serve as an Executive Member of Chapter. Mike Kirby will also be installed as Canon Scientist.
It is wonderful to have them both joining us at the Cathedral, bringing their own unique skills, gifts and experience. Please do come and support them as Bishop Simon collates them. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion together!
If you can, It would be good to support Mark at this service.
Using the words that he said many times in Holy Trinity 'I’m going.
It’s going to be good. Are you going too?’

Dear Friends,
Our Summer Series this year is entitled, “Walking in the Way”, and we will be considering the direction in which we are travelling in the light of the Beatitudes.
Thinking about this I was reminded of a Retreat I went on at St. Bueno’s Spiritual Centre in North Wales. The Retreat was based on walking a labyrinth they had created in the grounds of the Retreat House. I remember that as I walked the twisting network of paths, I was struck by how often I seemed to be going away from the centre rather than moving towards it, although I knew that I was on the only path which could eventually take me to the heart of that labyrinth.
Sometimes our faith can be like that. There are times in our lives when we seem to be moving away from God. Times when the things that are happening to us don’t appear to be blessings. But as we walk this way together, I hope that we can share our own experiences of finding that God is close to us even in the most difficult of times, enabling us to be not only blessed but a blessing to others.
Ruth

Prayer Harmony
Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
Ps 2:10-11
We are just starting to get used to having a new Prime Minister, and having his colleagues influencing our lives, we pray for all in governance, not just in our country but throughout the world. Different styles of government, different ways of doing things, sometimes they cause us alarm. But the one thing that we should have in common is, that the people they govern should be treated with respect, fairness and kindness, so we ask God to step in and bring this about.
The young people, not in school, continue to be at the centre of our prayers, that they come to no harm through being online, or being allowed to roam free because they have no supervision. We also pray for those children, who because they don’t have access to the free dinners they have in school, will be going hungry and in need of protection.
We pray for the Holiday at Home scheme, that it will bring joy to those who are house bound and to the helpers alike.
Over the past couple of years, we have had a housing boom in Formby, we pray that people who have joined us from elsewhere, will be welcomed and find friendship and love from those who have been here a while, especially from our churches.
With the uncertainty of how the hot weather will have affected the crops in the fields, we pray for all who work on the land, for all producers of food and those who are essential for our food security. We pray that they will be fairly paid for their labours and no exploitation causing distress.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Ps 19:1

Coming up – Dates for your Diary

St Michael’s Coffee Morning
Saturday 8th August 10:00am -12:00 noon
St Michael’s is renowned for proving delicious homemade cakes, so come along and enjoy the fun.

Parish Breakfast Parish Hall
Sunday 6th September 9:30am. Full Breakfast.

Mothers Union
Thursday 10th September 2:00pm Jubilee Hall.

Sweet Friday
Friday 25th September 8:00pm in Parish Hall.

Pizza Eaters Youth Group are having a summer off. They will resume on Wednesday 2nd September 6.30pm in Church Foyer. All young people from Year 6 upwards are very welcome. If any parents want details, speak to Sylvia on 07872314103.The Pizza Eaters are a group of young people who meet once a month, for friendship, fun, and developing their faith and closeness to Jesus, and of course they get a pizza as well.

Prayer Group each Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm, no invitation required, just turn up at the Prayer Room. All very welcome for all or some of the time.

Bible study continues Tuesdays at 2.00pm every other week at Elisabeth’s home. All very welcome.
For a lift or other information call Sylvia on 07872 314103

Daily Reflections and Sunday Services on You Tube
Daily reflections can be accessed Monday to Friday and one of the Sunday Services can be viewed every week. These are bible readings from the lectionary and based on morning prayer. They are short, so don’t take up much time. To access, Holy Trinity Formby You Tube.
Thursday Cuppa & Chat 10:00am to 12:00 noon in Church Foyer.
Please come along. You will find a warm friendly welcome, serving tea, coffee and toast with jam, marmalade or butter. It’s a good way to meet people and spend time chatting. Please come along.

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Requests
Wednesday 5th August.
Holiday At Home in The Parish Hall.2:00pm-4:00pm
Please donate a cake if you can, either home-made or bought.
Should you wish to bake a cake, please ensure you include a list of ingredients.
This is a food safety requirement.
Cakes may be brought to the church on the morning of Tuesday 4th August.
For any further information please contact Maggie Flodman on 07717 279479

Gardening
Our wonderful gardeners who maintain our church grounds require help with some of the heavy jobs such as strimming hedges and bushes.
Should you have some time to spare or need more information, please contact Peter Hitchcock on 07708 174450

Our postal address is:

Holy Trinity Church
Rosemary Lane
Formby
Liverpool
L37 3HA