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At the beginning of October an intrepid few climbed Blackstone Edge at sunrise, to pray and bless the area. It's a point where you can see the whole of Rochdale, Littleborough and beyond. We were blessed with a cold, crisp, dry morning and reward ...........

At the beginning of October an intrepid few climbed Blackstone Edge at sunrise, to pray and bless the area. It's a point where you can see the whole of Rochdale, Littleborough and beyond. We were blessed with a cold, crisp, dry morning and rewarded with sausage butties on the return to the car park.

I will bless my people and their homes around my holy hill. And in the proper season I will send the showers they need. There will be showers of blessing. Ezekiel 34:26

Our Foodbank has been well used and well supported though out this year. We were grateful to Littleborough Runners who consistently donated and supported. Kentmere Academy also deserve a special mention for donating all their food from their harvest ...........

Our Foodbank has been well used and well supported though out this year. We were grateful to Littleborough Runners who consistently donated and supported. Kentmere Academy also deserve a special mention for donating all their food from their harvest festival to us.

The nations of the world

We realised this summer that we have at least 15 nations represented in our church family.

We love this! We are living proof that 'brothers can dwell together in harmony' and 'God commands the blessing' ...........

The nations of the world

We realised this summer that we have at least 15 nations represented in our church family.

We love this! We are living proof that 'brothers can dwell together in harmony' and 'God commands the blessing'

Glorius weather, glorious day

Our 2023 Fun Day took place in scorching hot weather. The café was a popular area and everyone was glad of a cool drink.

There were some great inflatables including a 50ft assault course. Crafts were made and faces were painted of cou ...........

Glorius weather, glorious day

Our 2023 Fun Day took place in scorching hot weather. The café was a popular area and everyone was glad of a cool drink.

There were some great inflatables including a 50ft assault course. Crafts were made and faces were painted of course!

African rythms

In the fellowship now we have people from a few different African nations.

At the end of August we had a family time, where we shared food, wore bright clothes and danced to celebrate our family from a fabulous continent. ...........

African rythms

In the fellowship now we have people from a few different African nations.

At the end of August we had a family time, where we shared food, wore bright clothes and danced to celebrate our family from a fabulous continent.

Youth get a Lift

In summer after their great community litter pick, our youth group went along to Manchester to the Lift concert.

They all had a great time and f=danced their socks off. ...........

Youth get a Lift

In summer after their great community litter pick, our youth group went along to Manchester to the Lift concert.

They all had a great time and f=danced their socks off.

Barry Woodward weekend

July saw a busy couple of weeks for Branches again. Last weekend we were privileged to have Barry and Jenny speak at our curry night, and Barry again Sunday morning. It was standing room only on Saturday night and that's just how we like it.

Barry Woodward weekend

July saw a busy couple of weeks for Branches again. Last weekend we were privileged to have Barry and Jenny speak at our curry night, and Barry again Sunday morning. It was standing room only on Saturday night and that's just how we like it.
We were thrilled that many people responded to the message of hope, from our own family, the community and our partner churches around the town.
You can find out more about Barry Woodward and the work of Proclaim at https://www.proclaimtrust.org.uk/

Working with agencies to help our community

We were honoured to be asked to be part of the fun day put on to promote Family Hubs, last weekend. These exciting hubs will offer opportunities and support for families to help provide children with the best start for life, from conception throughou ...........

Working with agencies to help our community

We were honoured to be asked to be part of the fun day put on to promote Family Hubs, last weekend. These exciting hubs will offer opportunities and support for families to help provide children with the best start for life, from conception throughout early years and into the beginning of adulthood. It's lovely to be included as a place where families can grow and find support. And by coincidence they placed us next to our friends Bing, Sarah and Nic from Hope Community Rochdale so we had a lovely catch up.

Youth litter pick

A couple of weeks ago, our fabulous young people (with a bit of help) organised a litter pick around the Stevenson Square area. This was as part of the #LoveWhereULive challenge organised by Message Trust. At night they went to Manchester for tea at ...........

Youth litter pick

A couple of weeks ago, our fabulous young people (with a bit of help) organised a litter pick around the Stevenson Square area. This was as part of the #LoveWhereULive challenge organised by Message Trust. At night they went to Manchester for tea at the Trafford Centre and on to a Lift concert. What a fabulous job they did and the square looked so clean in the sunshine!

Baby Love

We recently held a baby shower to celebrate with Maryam and Stef our two beautiful Mums to Be. We played silly baby related games. Did a quiz and of course had a buffet. We had a lovely couple of hours chatting and laughing together. We can't wai ...........

Baby Love

We recently held a baby shower to celebrate with Maryam and Stef our two beautiful Mums to Be. We played silly baby related games. Did a quiz and of course had a buffet. We had a lovely couple of hours chatting and laughing together. We can't wait to meet our new additions to the family!

Kids Klub Spring 2023 - Encanto

Our theme for Spring 2023 was Encanto. It made a great backdrop for our Spiritual Gifts theme, with it's fabulous colours and a family trying to discover their strengths.

We did talk about 'Bruno' and how to choose between ...........

Kids Klub Spring 2023 - Encanto

Our theme for Spring 2023 was Encanto. It made a great backdrop for our Spiritual Gifts theme, with it's fabulous colours and a family trying to discover their strengths.

We did talk about 'Bruno' and how to choose between good gifts and bad.

To finish the theme we had a pop corn and hotdog movie night.

Lady's Day

Recently our ladies decided they were due some tlc and put on a pamper day for themselves.

They did nails, wore masks and tried their hand at crafts.

And of course being Branches there was a scrumptious buffet. ...........

Lady's Day

Recently our ladies decided they were due some tlc and put on a pamper day for themselves.

They did nails, wore masks and tried their hand at crafts.

And of course being Branches there was a scrumptious buffet.

Great Family time at Conwy

Recently Branches had a great weekend away at Conwy. We started each day with worship all together, then split into age appropriate groups for teaching. We were blessed to have Alan and Jackie Hamilton teaching the adults and Bing and Sarah Liu leadi ...........

Great Family time at Conwy

Recently Branches had a great weekend away at Conwy. We started each day with worship all together, then split into age appropriate groups for teaching. We were blessed to have Alan and Jackie Hamilton teaching the adults and Bing and Sarah Liu leading the children's work.

On Saturday afternoon and late evening people went out in to Conwy, chatted and played box games, there was a great family atmosphere. Saturday tea time saw us indulging in fun and games with an Italian theme. How do you keep nearly 90 people of all ages entertained? Judging by the photos - give them a bag of pasta, some wool and tell them to make a necklace - the concentration was impressive.

Of course no weekend away would be complete without pranks from the teens. They had worked extremely hard on some posters, displaying 'crimes' people were wanted for. And the bedroom and main room doors did not escape their attention.

The teaching both the adults and children received will have lasting effects on our personal lives and we all came home richer from the whole weekend experience.

Valentines at Youth

How talented are our youth? Their last meeting was on Valentines day, so they celebrated by making love themed cupcakes. ...........

Valentines at Youth

How talented are our youth? Their last meeting was on Valentines day, so they celebrated by making love themed cupcakes.

Youth visit Putt Stars

The first Youth Night of the year saw them going to Putt Stars for the evening.

Our young people had a great time, playing on the various attractions and getting to know new members. ...........

Youth visit Putt Stars

The first Youth Night of the year saw them going to Putt Stars for the evening.

Our young people had a great time, playing on the various attractions and getting to know new members.