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 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...
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Fancy a trip to Freetown? No passport? No packing?
Monday, 27 May 2024
Earlier this year, Angela Southern, a member of Ballagarey Methodist Church, was selected to represent not just the Isle of Man, but the whole of the British Isles, at the All Africa Conference of Churches - an ecumencial body which accounts for over 200 million Christians across the African Continent. Our local Christian Aid Rep Louise Whitelegg chose to go with Angela (at her own expense) to learn more about the host country - Sierra Leone - and ten days ago Angela and Louise set off for captial city Freetown, for Angela to explore the Conference, and Louise to explore the Methodist chur...
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Step out of your busy life and walk where our ancestors went .... and Trish The Bish (Elect!) makes an impressive debut!
Sunday, 19 May 2024
Praying the Keeills Week has started and between now and Saturday 25 May, there's a daily programme of walks - both long and short - an evening talk, a coach trip - and even the blessing of the Peel Lifeboat! Catherine Wareing explains that this week is a chance to visit some of the Island's keeill sites - the ruined but sacred chapels dotted around the Manx landscape - to enjoy their beauty, soak up their atmosphere, and learn a little of their history. And walk leader Phil Craine adds a Bible passage that inspires him at this time, and a reflection by an Australian writer. All are we...
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CHANGING LIVES! IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE ?
Sunday, 12 May 2024
Christian Aid Week starts today and the project for this year is to use the mighty pigeon pea to transform the lives of the people of Malawi - people living in extreme poverty, but with the capacity to raise their standard of living with help to farm - and use - the hardy pigeon pea crop more efficiently. Local Christian Aid Representative, Louise Whitelegg, joins us with all the details. And the Independent Methodist Church in Ramsey has a new vision - and a new name! New Life Ramsey have a big weekend planned - and their partners in this revival are Kingdom Living Ministries based in Eng...
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TO THE FUTURE! THE CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE IN BRADDAN ....
Sunday, 5 May 2024
We conclude our coverage of the official opening of the new Salvation Army Church and Community Centre in Ballacottier Crescent on the Isle of Man Business Park in Braddan which took place over the weekend of 27th and 28th April 2024. In this programme we share words and music from a time of worship, recorded during the Sunday morning service on the celebration weekend, led by Captain Rachael Nieuwoudt - Captain Rachael and her husband Captain Dylan, are Commanding Officers in the Salvation Army Isle of Man, and Major David Taylor, Divisional Leader of the Salvation Army in the North of...
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HAPPY TO BE (BACK) ON AN ISLAND IN THE SUN!
Sunday, 28 April 2024
Commissioners Paul and Jenine Main are the Territorial Commanders - or leaders - of The Salvation Army throughout the UK, Ireland - and the Isle of Man. But between 1991 and 1997, they were young Corps Officers, leading the Salvation Army based in the Lord Street Citadel in Douglas. Now - nearly 30 years later - they're back on the Island for the official opening and dedication of the new Salvation Army Church and Community Centre in Ballacottier Crescent in Braddan. But - as this programme reveals - they found themselves suddenly playing a leading part in the special service on Saturday 2...
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THIS IS OUR PLANET - NOT A DIVIDED WORLD!
Sunday, 21 April 2024
On the programme today, Salvation Army Corps Officers Captains Dylan and Rachael Nieuwoudt are looking forward to the Official Opening of their magnificent new Church and Community Centre in Douglas - and to welcoming General Lyndon Buckingham to perform the ceremony - the first visit of a Salvation Army world-wide leader to the Isle of Man since the mid-1930's We go deeper into the earth art installation GAIA in conversation with Justin McMullin of Manx company ELS who has worked in partnership with Ben Osborne, representing the artist Luke Jerram, to put GAIA in place in St Thomas's Chu...
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SEE THE WORLD - AS NEVER BEFORE!
Sunday, 14 April 2024
Rev'd Liz Hull, Vicar of St Thomas's Church in Finch Road, in the Cultural Quarter of Douglas, joins us today to tell the GAIA story .... the giant illuminated 3-dimensional globe which will seem to float - framed inside St Thomas's magnificent archways, and its famed Nicholson Murals. A chance for us to see our Earth as never before ..... For details of tickets, special events, opening times etc., visit the website of one of GAIA's major sponsors on the Island - netzero.im GAIA at St Thomas's opens on 20 April 2024
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BROWSE THE MAGAZINE TODAY!
Sunday, 7 April 2024
Christian Aid Isle of Man Representative Louise Whitelegg is here with an invitation to a great party - to celebrate all the work that's been achieved in Burundi, thanks to the generosity of the Manx public and the IOM Government Overseas Aid - and to say goodbye to all those completed projects - because it's time now to turn our attention to Malawi - a country in the grip of serious poverty - but whose fortunes could be changed by the Pigeon Peas Project - expect to hear much more about this in Christian Aid week next month (May) Rev'd Leslie Newton is Methodist Chair of District of North ...
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HAPPY EASTER !
Sunday, 31 March 2024
Easter Day celebrates events which took place over 2,000 years ago, but which still remain at the very heart of the Christian faith. In words and music, we explore the first Easter, and reflect on what it is saying to our world today. Includes music from the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars of St German's Cathedral in Peel, conducted by the Cathedral's Director of Music, Dr Peter Litman, singing Tom Kirkland's setting of 'Thine Be The Glory' with organist Stuart Corrie and trumpets played by Ash Cole and Ryno Potgieter - and 'Christ The Lord Is Risen Today' by Maddie Prior and The Carnival Ba...
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IT ALL HAPPENED OVER 2,000 YEARS AGO - SO WHY ARE WE STILL TALKING ABOUT IT?
Sunday, 24 March 2024
This is the week that the Christian Church calls HOLY - and although it recalls events that happened over two thousand years ago, its message is central to the Christian faith, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, continues to offer hope to people exposed to almost unbearable suffering. Today, through the spoken word, music, conversations - and a tragically true story - we reflect on the power of Holy Week - and the promise of Easter. The programme features the Rt Rev'd Mark Davies, Bishop of Middleton in Manchester, and Commissary Bishop for the Diocese of Sodor...