30 Sep 2016 Cross Street Chapel is proud to announce that their lift has been successfully replaced, meaning people with limited mobility can now access the upper meeting rooms. The chapel is committed to accessibility, and thanks their Trustees and the congregation for the contributions which have made this possible. An “Uplifting Blessing” will be …
Job Vacancy: Organist and Choral Accompanist (Piano)
Organist and Choral Accompanist (Piano) Cross Street Unitarian Chapel Manchester M2 1NL This is your opportunity to perform weekly in a beautiful, contemporary chapel in Manchester city centre. Applicants must: 1. Have achieved EITHER Grade 8 Piano OR Grade 8 Organ or equivalent and be willing and able to contribute effectively on both instruments. 2. …
Coffee 4 Craig comes to Cross Street!
I have been very honoured to meet and witness in action Coffee4Craig, a homeless support charity. Today C4C has provided clothing in a “Street Store” – sorting donations for Manchester’s rough sleepers. The homeless coming into the chapel are given tickets which may be redeemed for items – a system that ensures fairness and choice. …
Service of Space and Silence
Cross Street Chapel’s service tomorrow (15/11/2015) will provide space, silence and stillness, with reflective music and readings, for mourning and remembering victims of violence and terrorism. Service begins at 10:45; all are welcome.
Festivities at Cross Street Chapel
We are blessed that Manchester comes alive in the late autumn with the Christmas Market; soon every evening the streets will be filled with merriment and laughter. Cross Street joins in the enjoyment and warmth with several annual events: Our lunchtime recital on Friday November 27 at 1 PM will be Anthems For Advent, featuring the …
Death of Natalia Strelchenko
Cross Street Chapel is shocked and saddened at the death of Natalia Strelchenko. She was for a long time our “pianist in residence” and had performed here on numerous occasions, including recitals and services. Her music brought great joy and profound beauty to many over her years in Manchester. Natalia shared with us not only …
Cross Street Chapel in the news
A recent article in the MEN has focused on the continuing exhumations outside our chapel. Our minister, the Rev. Cody Coyne, shared his thoughts on the experience and anticipation for the future. Click here for the article.
A few thoughts on Mystery
If Unitarians were to have a mantra – a repeated phrase by which we could help give meaning to our lives – it may be “Living the question” – to recognise that life is a full engagement with the sacred mysteries that shape our lives; that burning bush within our hearts that can guides us …