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At Your Service - Manx Radio
Manx Radio is 'At Your Service' - with a space for people of all faiths and none to share thoughts, prayers, music and conversations - offering a little spiritual strength for challenging times.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - faith under fire, a Mexican legend, and were YOU in the Manx Children's Choir 20 years ago?
Sunday, 15 December 2024
Anglican Priest and radio broadcaster Rev'd Sharon Grenham-Thompson talks about her work in Christian broadcasting on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra - and reveals how a radio programme forced her to re-visit a tragic death - and find her faith renewed in a way she didn't expect.Richard Littledale has a Mexican story for the Christmas seasonThere's a Manx Carval telling how John the Baptist announced the coming of the Messiah - and the same story is told in a traditional English Advent carol, tooAnd there's music from our archive too - the Manx Children's Choir singing One Day In...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - the inside story of The Postcode Party - and a preview of Christmas Live!
Sunday, 8 December 2024
At their recent annual Charity Event, Ramsey-based AFD Software distributed £1.2 million from Company profits, between 91 local and global charities. As the sophisticated use of postcodes is at the heart of their business, the company is also known as The Postcode People - and the annual charity event has become The Postcode Party - a chance to celebrate the generosity which isn't a one-off event - AFD Software has done this every year of the Company's 42 year history - allowing the staff to nominate charities to receive a share of the total amount given away each year.After this year's P...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - with new Christmas music inspired by an iconic Manx church - and an Alternativity?
Sunday, 1 December 2024
Caroline Devlin is Chair of the Friends of Ballaugh Old Church - a community group committed to protecting and preserving the iconic little church with the famous 'leaning' gateposts - and to exploring and interpreting its fascinating history. Her love for the church has inspired her to write a Christmas song - listen to its first play during today's programme - featuring Caroline on vocals together with the children of Ballaugh School, and orchestration by David Kilgallon - and hear how the song and the beautiful new video which accompanies it, are being used to raise funds for work on th...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Meals, mess and meeting Jesus in unexpected places - welcome to life in the Chis Lane!
Sunday, 24 November 2024
"Ordinary Miracles: Meals, Mess and Meeting Jesus in Unexpected Places" is the title of a book written by my guest this morning - and it pretty accurately sums up the life of Pastor Chris Lane - as you’ll understand when you listen to him talking about planting a pioneering church in inner-city Salford, Greater Manchester, over 20 years ago, and where he is still the co-leader.Plus there’s music on the theme of service, and a new setting of Psalm 18 by Dave Hopwood and Simeon Wood - and of course there’s this week’s notice board news too
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AT YOUR SERVICE Special Podcast - in full - the Enthronement of Bishop Tricia
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
The full Enthronement Service of the Right Reverend Patricia Hillas as Bishop of Sodor and Man - recorded in the Cathedral Church of St German, Peel on 16 November 2024All those taking part in the service are named at appropriate points throughout the recording.With special thanks to Justin and his team at the ELS Group who kindly provided and sponsored all the sound for this service.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - with highlights from Bishop Tricia's Enthronement Service
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
The Rt Reverend Patricia Hillas was Enthroned as the 88th Bishop of Sodor and Man in the Cathedral Church of St German in Peel on Saturday 16th November. This week's programme brings you edited highlights from that service. There's also a separate podcast of the complete unedited service - search for AT YOUR SERVICE Podcast Special - Bishop Tricia's Enthronement Service
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At Your Service - with words and music specially for this Remembrance Sunday
Sunday, 10 November 2024
True stories (including some Manx ones!) together with thoughts and music for this time of Remembrance, recalling the sacrifices and the suffering in the two World Wars.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Are you Baffled by Buildings? Want to take a closer look at Creation? Yes? Then this podcast is the place for you!
Sunday, 3 November 2024
Rev'd Simon Sutcliffe is a Methodist Minister, and the Free Church Chaplain at Keele University. He's also passionate about the environment, and today - through some remarkable facts about our world - he asks us to think again about what God might be saying to us with, and through, creation.Baffled by Buildings is a new event organised by Louise Whitelegg - the start of a process to support our Island churches as they preserve for the future, whilst reducing their carbon footprint for the present.Plus we've music - and the usual notice board too
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AT YOUR SERVICE - browsing a bookshop and preparing to go out and about with Scripture Union
Sunday, 27 October 2024
This week, we talk to Kristina Reeves, Chief Executive of Scripture Union Ministries Trust IOM to find out why their participation in the upcoming Global Week of Prayer is so important, and we visit Churches Book and Gift Shop inside St Thomas's Church in Finch Road, Douglas, to find out what's in store!Plus there's more hymns specially for the season of Harvest Thanksgiving, and another packed notice board.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - with a brand new book and a big day at the Cathedral!
Sunday, 20 October 2024
The completion of Phase One of the reordering of the Cathedral Church of St German in Peel was marked last Thursday morning by a Service of Thanksgiving in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. On today's programme, Cathedral Director of Music Dr Peter LItman, Mrs Ravina Talbot and the Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Rev'd Nigel Godfrey, share some thoughts on the story of the Cathedral so far, and on Thursday's special service.Rev'd Richard Littledale - author, broadcaster and teacher - has added another title to his extensive range of books. IN STEP WITH GOD was publish...
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At Your Service is in York Minster - reflecting on the Consecration of our new Bishop, through the eyes of folk who were there
Sunday, 13 October 2024
Island folk from different churches, denominations, and walks of Manx life, gathered with over 1,000 others in York Minster on 10th October, for the Ordination and Consecration of three new Bishops, one of whom was The Venerable Tricia Hillis - who is now the new Bishop of Sodor and Man.In this programme we bring you thoughts and reflections from some who were at the service (plus a couple of great hymns sung during the ceremony!)Rosemary Clarke (Warden of Readers)Rev'd Alex Brown (Pioneer Minister)Rt Rev'd Robert Paterson (former Bishop of Sodor and Man)The Venerable Irene Cowell (Archdea...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - stories, news, a lot of music - and a Harvest thought from Malcolm Guite.
Sunday, 6 October 2024
A newsletter, a news story, and a new Bishop are all linked by one worship song - find out which one - and hear the stories that join them all together - in this week's programme.Plus there's a Harvest thought from priest and poet Rev Dr Malcolm Guite - inspired by a recent walking holiday in Dorset and music from Katherine JenkinsAnd we finish with another packed notice board - Harvest services and celebrations - and much more!
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AT YOUR SERVICE - with an update on a life-changing gift, a 40-year-old story, music and a packed notice board!
Sunday, 29 September 2024
In this programme we return to Mountain View Innovation Centre, Ramsey - the home of The Postcode People - AFD Software - to take part in a live link with an aircraft factory in the United States, to take a first look at the new Cessna light aircraft that AFD Software have bought and donated to Mission Aviation Fellowship - the world's largest humanitarian air operator. AFD Software Director David Dorricott shares some thoughts on getting a first look at the Cessna - destined for work in Papua New Guinea, and explains what happens next ....We once again dip into the Keystones series presen...
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At Your Service - it's the one about the Bishop, the Teacher, the Deacon and the Priest!
Sunday, 22 September 2024
Rt Rev'd Mark Davies is the Bishop of MIddleton in Manchester - he's also the Commissary Bishop appointed to take care of the Diocese of Sodor and Man until Bishop-Elect Tricia Hillas takes up her ministry on the Island in mid-November.In his capacity as Bishop of Sodor and Man, Bishop Mark was on the Island recently to ordain Rev'd Ian Quayle as Deacon, Rev'd Joanna Fisher as priest, and to confirm some members of Kirk Maughold.On today's programme, Bishop Mark talks about the significance of this busy weekend and we also hear from Rev'd Matt Allen, lecturer at Emmanuel College where Rev'd...
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Kerrowkeill - a country chapel remembered - with characters and stories from 40 years ago
Sunday, 15 September 2024
Almost 40 years ago, former Vicar of Marown, Rev'd David Bush, made a series of programmes - Keystones - in which he explored the history of our Manx churches. Kerrowkeill Chapel is no longer a place of worship but its history will never be forgotten. In a vintage episode of Keystones, we meet again the characters and hear their stories - and there's music too!
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Rachel and Sylvester's big adventure - what is it? Find out here!
Sunday, 8 September 2024
Husband and wife Methodist Ministers Rev'd Sylvester and Rev'd Rachel Deigh are mission partners serving the Methodist Church in Sierra Leone. For the last 13 years the Methodist Church there has been twinned with the Methodist Church on the Isle of Man. On today's programme Rachel and Sylvester talk about life, faith and their 'great adventure' - plus music, and another notice board packed with news of local events and services
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A ticket to Heaven? Climb aboard, as Fr Michael Brydon talks trains - and church!
Sunday, 1 September 2024
Rev Dr Michael Brydon explores the links between the railways and the church, using a fascinating collection of serious and not-so-serious stories - and with a selection of music to match! Plus - another packed notice board.
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They go where others won't - they fly in 25 countries, to save lives - and so much more - 11 year old Isaac, his Dad, and an amazingly generous local man, tell the story of Mission Aviation Fellowship
Monday, 26 August 2024
Mission Aviation Fellowship is an international charity using specially-adapted aircraft to bring all kinds of aid to otherwise inaccesible places. In this programme, Dom Sant and his 11 year old son Isaac talk about MAF's work in Papua New Guinea, where they live - and local businessman David Dorricott explains why he's donating a brand new plane to MAF. Fantastic faith in action here!
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What's the one thing that REALLY matters to Methodist Minister Paul Davis? The answer is here!
Sunday, 18 August 2024
Retired Methodist Minister Rev'd Paul Davis and his wife Elizabeth have just spent over two months on the Island, as Paul assisted the local Methodist churches whilst our own Chair of District, Rev'd Dr Janet Corlett, was on sabbatical. On the programme today, we discover why the Island is a home-from-home for this Lancashire couple, and learn more about their life, and Paul's ministry - including his work on BBC Radio Lancashire. They also choose the music, and Paul leaves us with a final challenging thought - about what HE considers is the one thing that REALLY matters .....And there's...
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The journey started 8 years ago - and ended this weekend at a wonderful new chapel and community hub in Port Erin - we have the full story here!
Sunday, 11 August 2024
On today's programme we tell the story of the new Port Erin Methodist church - from plans that began 8 years ago, to the official opening ceremony yesterday morning. It's next to - but separate from - the 1903 church building on Station Road, and incorporates the hall and Sunday Schoolrooms added to the 1903 church in 1973.But what we have now is a beautiful chapel, a fine refurbished hall and other facilities that make this new development into a hub to be shared and be of benefit to the local community.Contributors to the programme include Rev Dr Sean Turner, Mrs Judy Matthews, Mr Keith...
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Loving kindness - we're searching for it - and finding it - today. Listen now, for some life-changing advice!
Sunday, 4 August 2024
On the programme today :Jen Casson talks about her new community outreach under the GOD FOR ALL banner of the Methodist Church on the Island. It starts on Thursday 5th September at 11.30am in Castletown Methodist church lounge - if you'd like to know more, or lend a helping hand, email Jen - jen.casson@methodist.org.imRev'd Andrew de Smet is an Anglican priest and trained psychotherapist with a deep desire to encourage everyone to be happy and fulfilled, whatever their chosen path. Listen out for a simple technique that could be life-changing for us all!Music is from Aled Jones and The Pr...
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Midweek at Maughold - the Broughton Choristers are back - it's Beach Mission time - and we ask 'what is true humility?'
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Trying something a little different with a mid-week AT YOUR SERVICE - there's still lots on offer as we celebrate the Island's Patron Saint - Maughold - with walks, talks and food all based around Kirk Maughold - the Parish Church (set in the most stunning countryside with amazing coastal views!)The Choristers from St John The Baptist Parish Church in Broughton, Lancashire are back on the Island for their annual choir school and holiday- hear them on the programme - and in person in Douglas this week!The 2-week Port St Mary Beach Mission is under way - fun games and faith for 0 - 17 year ol...
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What did Prison Chaplain Rev'd Katy Canty learn from her time 'inside' ? And we re-visit the ale house that tricked the Press Gang - and became a church!
Sunday, 21 July 2024
Rev'd Katy Canty is a teacher, an ordained priest in the Anglican Church, a wife, a mother and an author. She's also worked for 14 years as chaplain in a Liverpool prison, and joins us on the programme this week to share what she's learned from her time 'inside' She also explains how retirement from prison chaplaincy led to another role - this time working with chaplains in all walks of Liverpool life.And a visit to the Manx Radio Archive Room uncovers the history of the Colby Ale House that fooled a Press Gang, was turned into three cottages, and then became Belle Abbey Chapel - remaini...
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U-turns? It could change your life! And vocations? Everyone has one - what's yours? Two special guests share their stories here.
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
The Rt Rev'd Mark Davies is Bishop of MIddleton in Manchester - and at the same time he's taking care of the Diocese of Sodor and Man until Bishop-Elect Patricia Hillas takes up her ministry in October - this week he's talking about vocations - and reminds us that we've all got one.And from the archives, another chance to listen to Loretta Minghella who tells the story of a tiny request that transformed her faith journey, and the U-turn that changed her life.Items for the notice board can be emailed to judithley@manxradio.com
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'They didn't want me because I was black and I was a woman' - hear Sonia's story, plus news of that Big Sing, and take a trip from St Marks to Sierra Leone - we've got it all on today's show !
Sunday, 7 July 2024
As their annual Conference celebrates 50 years of women's ordination as presbyters - ministers - in the Methodist Church, Past President of Conference, Rev'd Sonia Hicks, tells her story that reveals the path to progress was not always an easy one.We've music - and comments from organist Gareth Moore - recorded in St Thomas's Church in Douglas last Sunday afternoon at the Festival of Hymns - the first event organised by the re-launched Isle of Man Church Music Association.And Angela Southern takes us on a journey from her home church of Ballagarey Chapel in St Marks, to Sierra Leone ....Plu...
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Old friends, visiting celebrities, chats - and challenges - on the station's 60th birthday we pick a few highlights from past programmes
Monday, 1 July 2024
As we celebrate 60 years of broadcasting on Manx Radio, today's programme features a few of the guests and topics we've covered on Sunday mornings over the past years.Rev'd Marc Wolverson and Gareth Moore discuss REV - the TV sitcom that took the lid off clergy life; we recall the characters we met, and stories we heard, during the long-running series of Thought for the Day and Just a Minute, with contributions from Rev'd Norman Kelly, Rev'd Ian Davies and Rev'd Alex Brown, and Rabbi Lionel Blue adds his familiar mix of chat - and challenge!And there's music too - plus another packed notice...
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Looking forward - and looking back - this week, we focus on the might of music!
Sunday, 23 June 2024
The Isle of Man Church Music Association seems to have been founded in 1897 and over the years has had some celebrated leaders, including Miss M L Wood, founder of our beloved Manx Music Festival.In recent years, the Association's influence has waned - but all that is set to change as leadership has recently been picked up by Dr Peter Litman, Gareth Moore and Rev'd Joanna Fisher. A Festival of Hymns is planned for June 30th where all who love singing are welcome.We have the full story in today's programme - plus a musical tribute to celebrate the Knighthood of composer John RutterAnd of co...
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A glimpse of Heaven, the Fosbury Flop and a song by Harry Nilsson .... it's story time!
Monday, 17 June 2024
On today's programme, three people share poignant stories about their late Father - and Pioneer Minister Rev'd Alex Brown, who lives and ministers in Douglas, explores what it means to be fully human.And there's music too - and our regular Notice Board.Items for inclusion on the notice board can be emailed to judithley@manxradio.com
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THE SOUND OF SILENCE - good? bad? or just the title of a great pop song ......?
Sunday, 9 June 2024
Rev'd Susan McIver is the Safeguarding Officer in the Nottingham and Derby District of the Methodist Church. She visited the Island recently, to lead a study day - open to members of churches of all denominations - on SILENCE in the context of safeguarding ..... when it's necessary and helpful, and when it's recognised as a tool, used to manipulate, or make a person powerless.On this programme, I talk with Susan about her own childhood - the hard lessons she learned - the choices she made - and her passion to see all people flourish and have life in all its fullness.There's music from Wall...
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What does happiness look like to you? Island pipers play a major part in a poignant anniversary, and there's amazing music from a surprising source!
Sunday, 2 June 2024
Thursday 6 June, 2024 is the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings - lone pipers throughout the British Isles have been taking turns to each play a poignant piece of music at various locations at 8am each morning. By the time we reach the anniversary on 6 June, the piece will have been played on 80 consecutive mornings, at 80 different locations - and the Ellan Vannin Pipes and Drums have the privilege of playing for the final ten mornings at locations around the Island. What is the piece of music, and where will it be played? We have all the information in this programme. The nuns of t...
