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 - 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...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - looking back over 2024 - guests, stories and music too
Sunday, 29 December 2024
Looking back over 2024 with some of the guests and the stories they shared - and there's music too!Guests featured in this review of 2024 are :A tribute to the late Marilyn Cannell Richard Littledale - author and broadcaster - on his book to help children discover the joys of gardening, growing things, and taking little steps towards saving the planet....Bishop Mark Davies - Bishop of Middleton in Manchester and Commissary Bishop of Sodor and Man - until a new one comes alongWhat's in a name? A brief word from Bishop Tricia Hillas!Jenny Sinclair - daughter of Anglican Bishop David Sheppard ...
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AT YOUR SERVICE - A Christmas Special - with our brand new Bishop!
Wednesday, 25 December 2024
Rt Reverend Tricia Hillas has just completed two months as a newly-consecrated Bishop, now in ministry here on the Isle of Man, as Bishop of Sodor and Man. In this hour-long special programme, Tricia talks about her family and her life and work before (and after!) ordination, as well as sharing some thoughts about the deeper meaning of the Christmas season.The programme includes a great spread of seasonal music across the genres - and a few surprises, too!
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AT YOUR SERVICE - Three leaders are thoughtful - Ballacottier School Choir sings - and there's a voice from the past!
Sunday, 22 December 2024
Three local church leaders reflect on the importance and the challenge of Christmas - Rev Dr Janet Corlett, Chair of District of the Methodist Church; Monsignor John Devine, Senior Roman Catholic Priest from the Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Isle, Douglas, and the Rt Rev'd Patricia Hillas, Bishop of Sodor and Man. There's two contrasting pieces of Advent music, and a modern carol from Ballacottier School Choir conducted by Katie Lawrence and accompanied by Dave Holland.And from the archives - a Christmas poem - The Gift - recited by Mrs Pat CorrinPlus a HUGE notice board!!
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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