Chaplaincy
Greetings from the Chaplain
As School Chaplain it’s my privilege to help serve the school by helping the students and staff explore and develop faith in a safe, relevant and encouraging environment, and help us celebrate what it means to be a faith community with a Christian ethos.
Our committed and dynamic chaplaincy team offer several connection points throughout the life of the school: regular assemblies and special assemblies, weekly Christian Unions for upper and lower school, Eucharists (attendance is on a voluntary basis), weekly staff prayers, a spiritual and reflective thought for the week, spiritual retreats, and a variety of special events in school and around Manchester.
A core component of the chaplaincy work is to lead the ‘Trinity Together’ initiative, which is build on the school’s vision and values and two key scriptures from Matthew Ch 22, v 37-40 and John Ch 10 v10 (see ‘Vision and Values’ section of website for more details)
In addition to my base in the School Chapel, you’ll see me around the school, in assemblies, RE lessons, teaching Maths and Engineering – and being involved in lots of other school activities. I love the city and the outdoors, and enjoy sports, music, travel, coffee and good food (in no particular order).
- Office: The School Chapel
- Email: office@trinityhigh.com
- Phone: (0161) 212 1900 (ext 139)
Christian Unions
Tuesday lunchtimes in the School Chapel
Christian Union (CU) is a place to come and explore faith & life in a fun way. CU take place in the Chapel every Tuesday lunchtime (12:20-1pm for Y7 & 10, 1:20-2pm for Y8,9 & 11).
Topics are wide-ranging but always relevant to exploring how, as young people, to ‘live life in it’s fulness’ (John 10:10). Our CUs are supported by Sarah and Peter (the Youth and Family Minister and Youth Worker) from Holy Trinity Platt. We always have fun, share biscuits, talk about flourishing as young Christians, as well as collecting for charity and taking part faith-inspired in projects around Manchester.
Eucharists
The Eucharist is the Christian service of Holy Communion (sharing bread and wine or the ‘Lord’s Supper’). Students from all faith backgrounds are welcome and attendance is optional. Eucharists are led by Anglican priests from around the Diocese of Manchester, and their support and partnership with the school is greatly appreciated.
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EUCHARIST |
DATE |
PRESIDENT |
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Start of Year Eucharist |
September 13th 2024 |
Revd Ross Malkin, St Hilda’s, Firswood |
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Harvest + One World Eucharist |
October 18th 2024 |
Revd Jo Jarrett, St Hilda’s, Firswood |
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Advent Eucharist |
November 28th 2024 |
Rev Nick Watson, Area Dean of Manchester South and Stretford |
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Christmas Eucharist |
December 13th 2024 |
Canon Simon Gatenby, Brunswick Parish Church |
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Epiphany Eucharist |
January 10th 2025 |
Revd Dr Augustine Tanner-Ihm, St. James and Emmanuel, Didsbury and St. Nick’s, Kingsway |
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Candlemas Eucharist |
February 14th 2025 |
Revd Mark Hewerdine, St Chad’s Ladybarn |
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Start of Lent Eucharist |
February 28th 2025 |
Revd Sarah Bradley, Holy Trinity Platt |
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Passion Eucharist |
April 4th 2025 |
Rt Revd Mark Davies, Bishop of Middleton |
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Easter Eucharist |
April 25th 2025 |
Revd Azariah France-Williams, Ascension, Hulme |
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Pentecost Eucharist |
May 23rd 2025 |
Revd Kathreen Shahbaz |
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Trinity Eucharist |
June 6th 2025 |
TBC |
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End of Year Eucharist |
July 18th 2025 |
TBC |
Year 7 ‘Exploring Christianity’ Retreat
‘It was great to explore my relationship with God in a fun and active way.’ This is a quote from one of our year 7 students who participated in the Year 7 ‘Exploring Christianity Retreat’
Year 7 students are invited to head out to the the Peak District for two days of activities, groupwork and fun experiences – all centered around exploring what it means to follow Jesus and live out our faith. The feedback from students is overwhelmingly positive: ‘Really enjoyable – lots of fun’, ‘I learnt a lot’, ‘Our Exploring Christianity sessions were great and were able to connect us with Jesus’, ‘It challenged me and now I’ve tried something new that I love.’
The Exploring Christianity Retreat is booked for Friday 9th – Saturday 10th May 2025
