At Your Service
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 - why does the Archbishop of York want us to watch this space? Find out here!
Sunday, 8 June 2025
The Archbishop of York has launched a movement called Faith in the North, with The Lord's Prayer at its core - he explains more about it on today's programme. Plus - Very Rev'd John Mann talks about his new book "Be Still, Be Silent" about the priest and poet David Scott - and there's an invitation to meet Kiran Wimberly and The McGraths of the Corrymeela Community who will be visiting the Island on 14th June offering two sessions of conversation and music with a strong Celtic influence. And there's our regular notice board, too.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - A new Archbishop arrives and a Cardinal reflects on a REAL Conclave!
Sunday, 1 June 2025
A first chance to hear from Archbishop John Sherrington who has now been installed as the head of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool - and Cardinal Vincent Nichols - Archbishop of Westminster and head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales - reflects on the experience of being in a REAL Conclave. Plus music, and our usual notice board.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - this week we're cherishing history in Kirk Andreas, and there's another report from Rome
Sunday, 25 May 2025
The Benevolent Society of Kirk Andreas was founded on Ascension Day in 1812 - providing financial help with doctor's bills, sickness benefits and funeral expenses - 132 years before the invention of the NHS! Bryan Radcliffe of Rye Hill Farm explains how you can help to keep history alive - and Canon Philip Gillespie reports on the significance of events in Rome in the last week.Plus there's music - and another packed notice board!
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Tackling big questions about life - and turning the clock back 40 years!
Sunday, 18 May 2025
Rev Dr Dee Dee Haines ministered in Trinity Church at Rosemount, Douglas for over 10 years, and works now within the Hospice movement in Minneapolis, USA, where she is Bereavement Coordinator and Supervisor of Spiritual Care & Music Therapy.She enjoys returning to the Isle of Man each year for a holiday - and a chat about the big questions of life!And from the Manx Radio archive, we turn the clock back 40 years for a visit to Colby Methodist Church, and a conversation with Cecil McFee - a Methodist Local Preacher for 60 years!There's music, too - and another packed notice board!
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AT YOUR SERVICE - getting inspired for the future - and being refreshed by the past!
Sunday, 11 May 2025
Canon Philip Gillespie joins us again from Rome, to consider the future with a new Pope, and Bishop Tom Naylon - Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Liverpool - joins in, to shares his views, too. Praying the Keeills Week starts on 17 May - on behalf of the organising team, Phil Craine explains what the week offers, and adds a beautiful poem by Kathleen Faragher.And there's music (including The Deer's Cry) and another packed notice board!
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AT YOUR SERVICE - 4 MAY 2025
Sunday, 4 May 2025
Another report from Rome - Canon Philip Gillespie who is currently Rector of the Beda College, explains the preparations for the Conclave to elect a new Pope, which begins on Wednesday 7 May.Christian Aid Week starts on 11 May - lOM Representative Louise Whitelegg looks forward - and looks back, too.Plus there's the usual notice board, and music too.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Thoughts from Rome - and closer to home - following the funeral of Pope Francis
Monday, 28 April 2025
In this programme : Canon Philip Gillespie, Rector of the Beda College in Rome reflects on the life of Pope Francis, and the experience of attending his funeral; Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Leader of the Catholic church in England and Wales, shares thoughts on being one of the 135 Cardinals who will choose the new Pope, and closer to home, Monsignor John Devine, based in the Co-Cathedral of St Mary of the Isle in Douglas, and Archbishop Emeritus Malcolm McMahon - the outgoing leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool, reflect on the life of Pope Francis, and the role of a Pope ...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Easter - what does a 2,000 year-old event say to our modern world? Quite a lot, actually!
Sunday, 20 April 2025
Easter - Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, is at the very heart of the Christian faith. But what do events 2,000 years ago say to our modern world? Well - quite a lot, according to the Bishop of Sodor and Man - the Rt Rev'd Tricia Hillas, as she explains in today's programme of thoughts, readings - and some great Easter music!
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AT YOUR SERVICE - The story of a week called HOLY - and a Manx choir flies the flag in Ypres
Sunday, 13 April 2025
Today is Palm Sunday - the start of a week that begins with celebrations, and ends, just days later, with death. Today, using words and music, we tell the story that's at the very heart of the Christian faith.And we hear the reactions of the young choristers as they visit Ypres, walk in the steps of a young Peel-born soldier who died in the First World War, and sing at the famous Menin Gate.Plus there's a notice board packed with events for Holy Week
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AT YOUR SERVICE - 6 APRIL - What links a new adventure with a new Archbishop? They're both on the programme this week!
Sunday, 6 April 2025
The first-ever BUBBLE CHURCH on the Isle of Man will be at 9:30am on Easter Sunday in Christ Church in Laxey. We've got the full story of a unique FREE church service specially for babies and children up to the age of 7 - and their families.Book in via at www.bubblechurch.org or search for Christ Church Laxey on Facebook, to book via a private message. Don't forget to come 10 or 15 minutes early, to enjoy hot or cold drinks, croissants and fresh fruit - before the service begins!And on Saturday morning, the identity of the new Archbishop of Liverpool was revealed. We hear from incoming Arc...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - CONVERSATIONS for Lent with Bishop Tricia - 6 - Those who came to bury him ....
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
CONVERSATIONS WITH JESUS is a series of reflections written and presented by Bishop Tricia, specially for these weeks of Lent - the time of preparation for the great feast of Easter.This is PART SIX - THOSE WHO CAME TO BURY HIM.Who were they ? Why were they prepared to take such risks ? The final CONVERSATION will be part of AT YOUR SERVICE broadcast on Easter Day at 09:30am and available as a podcast immediately after.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - CONVERSATIONS for Lent with Bishop Tricia - 5 - A Governor and A Puppet King
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
CONVERSATIONS WITH JESUS is a series of reflections written and presented by Bishop Tricia, specially for these weeks of Lent - the time of preparation for the great feast of Easter.This is PART FIVE - THE ROMAN GOVERNOR AND THE PUPPET KING
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AT YOUR SERVICE - CONVERSATIONS - Part 4 of Bishop Tricia's thoughts for Lent
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
CONVERSATIONS WITH JESUS is a series of reflections written and presented by Bishop Tricia, specially for these weeks of Lent - the time of preparation for the great feast of Easter.This is PART FOUR - THE DISCIPLES WHOSE FEET HE WASHED
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AT YOUR SERVICE - TWO STORIES - BUT JUST ONE MANN !
Sunday, 30 March 2025
Very Rev'd John Mann, former Dean of Belfast Cathedral, now living in Laxey, talks about the launch of his latest book - Moments of Love - and about the pilgrimage TO the Isle of Man that he's leading in July - plus music, a reflection for Mothering Sunday - and another packed notice board!
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AT YOUR SERVICE - CONVERSATIONS - with Bishop Tricia - Part 3 - The Family at Bethany
Monday, 24 March 2025
PART THREE of Bishop Tricia's weekly online Lent Course "Conversations with Jesus" - an invitation to pause and reflect, using Bible verses, music and some thoughts from Bishop Tricia. This week - The Family at Bethany
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AT YOUR SERVICE - New horizons for an Island church - and a nostalgic trip for a choir
Sunday, 23 March 2025
The United Reformed Church on the Isle of Man are seeking a new minister - but the post has been transformed into something to benefit both church and community - Rev'd Geoff Felton and Rev'd Catherine McFie have the full story. And the choristers from the Cathedral in Peel are visiting the First World War battle sites and graves in Belgium - but with a special local focus. Director of Music Dr Peter Litman explains what the trip involves. And there's music and another packed notice board.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - CONVERSATIONS WITH JESUS - Bishop Tricia - TWO
Monday, 17 March 2025
PART TWO of Bishop Tricia's weekly online Lent Course "Conversations with Jesus" - an invitation to pause and reflect, using Bible verses, music and some thoughts from Bishop Tricia. This week - The Tax Collector
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AT YOUR SERVICE - from riots to reconciliation - via the beach at Niarbyl!
Sunday, 16 March 2025
Rev'd Chris Howson is an Anglican priest with a heart for social justice and a passion to support students in his role as Lead Chaplain at the University of Sunderland. Hear the story of his journey from riots in Sunderland to a centre dedicated to peace and reconciliation at Taize in France. Plus Bishop Tricia previews her Lent podcasts and we've another packed notice board!
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Conversations for Lent - with Bishop Tricia - Part One
Monday, 10 March 2025
Conversations with Jesus - a series of 6 weekly podcasts for the season of Lent - a mix of music, with Bible readings and reflections written and presented by the Rt Rev'd Tricia Hillas, Bishop of Sodor and Man.Part ONE - The men - and the woman they accuseA new podcast arrives every Monday morning.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - CONVERSATIONS for Lent - with Bishop Tricia - start here!
Monday, 10 March 2025
An introduction to a series of 6 weekly podcasts for the season of LENT - a mix of music, Bible readings and reflections written and presented by Rt Rev'd Tricia Hillas, Bishop of Sodor and Man. A new episode is added each Monday. Part ONE - 'The men - and the woman they accuse' - is ready to listen/download now
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Meet the Presidents - and Bishop Tricia wants to share some conversations
Sunday, 9 March 2025
The President and Vice President of the Methodist Church in Britain are visiting the Island this weekend - we meet Rev'd Helen Cameron and Carolyn Godfrey. Bishop Tricia invites you to share some conversations during these weeks of Lent, and there's a chance to learn more about The Surprising Middle East.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Under the moon for the last time - and a there's an invitation - for all good friends!
Sunday, 2 March 2025
As Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon enters its final day on display in the Cathedral in Peel, Bishop Tricia reflects on the power of darkness - and of light and RICHARD LITTLEDALE launches his brand new podcast BESPOKE WORDS - and it's all about friendship.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - It's been a hundred year wait - but now it's officially A MIRACLE!
Sunday, 23 February 2025
The miraculous healing of John (Jack) Traynor in 1923 has only now been officially proclaimed the 71st Miracle of Lourdes, the place of pilgrimage in Southern France. We have the full story on this week's programme, featuring Archbishop Malcolm McMahon, Dr Kieran Moriarty and Fr Grant Maddock.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Debbie White explains why she has a helping hand for anyone with money worries
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Talking about her life, her faith, her love of music and her love of people - and choosing the music for the programme - today's special guest is Area Debt Advice Co-Ordinator for the Salvation Army, Debbie White Debbie is based at the Salvation Army in Ballacottier Crescent on the IOM Business Park in Braddan and her phone number is 01624 675702
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AT YOUR SERVICE - we're at the Museum of the Moon - Alex Brown is under the moon - and there's a Valentine card here for you!
Sunday, 9 February 2025
The Museum of the Moon is in Cathedral Isle of Man from today until 2nd March. Artist Luke Jerram explains his creation, and Rev'd Alex Brown explains why he's so keen to be under the moon with the gospel according to Luke. Plus there's a Valentine's card waiting for you - and notice board news too.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Celebrating St Brigid - and asking - are you baffled by buildings?
Sunday, 2 February 2025
Celebrating St Brigid's Feast Day in words and music, and theologian and social activist Dr Ruth Valerio explains WHY Christians should care about the environment.
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Have YOU discovered The Prom Space? We're going there today!
Sunday, 26 January 2025
When it re-opened after the time of Covid, and Island-wide church closures, the Promenade Methodist Church in Douglas formed a Working Party of church members, to forensically examine all aspects of church life - its purpose, its finances and most importantly its future - they asked some searching questions, and even considered whether the best stewardship would be to sell the site, re-invest the proceeds in other Methodist church ministries, and form a new worshipping community elsewhere.But after much research, talking and listening it was agreed that the church on the Prom should remain ...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - this week - a modern approach to prayer - and a nostalgic visit to Bride
Sunday, 19 January 2025
On the programme this week .....RICHARD GAMBLE explains how his passionate belief in the power of prayer has resulted in a 20-year quest to fulfil his dream of creating the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer - a stunning piece of architectural art, made up of a million bricks, and designed to provoke a conversation about prayer. Richard was a guest on the programme a couple of years ago, when this project was just beginning - he's back this week, not just with an update - but with an invitation for each of us to be permanently involved- listen here for everything you need to know ..... and t...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - where the big question today is 'How would Jesus live MY life?' - the answer might surprise you!
Sunday, 12 January 2025
Special guests this week are leaders at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity - Chief Executive Officer Paul Woolley, and Director of Church Relations, Ken Benjamin - they're asking - how might Jesus live your life? - or my life ? The LICC exists to 'join the dots' between church life and life outside the church - to show that in a healthy and caring society, there really should be no divide between the two - all life belongs to God - which means that everything we do is sacred .....And Anglican priest Rev'd Sharon Grenham Thompson returns to talk about St Francis of Assisi...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Ruth Keggin-Gell, Gareth Moore and Canon Joe Heaton - what links them together? They're all on today's programme!
Sunday, 5 January 2025
Guests today are Ruth Keggin-Gell and Gareth Moore talking about the peaceful Taize style of worship - with an invitation to join Ruth to learn some beautiful prayerful chants translated into the Manx language, then go to a service in Ballagarey led by Gareth - and sing what you have learned!A visit to newly re-opened St Catherine's Church in Port Erin gives Vicar of the parish of Rushen, Canon Joe Heaton, a chance to talk about the completion of the re-ordering of the 4 churches in his parish - and what they can now offer to their congregations and to the local community.Plus - there's mus...