Dear Mr Rutley I am a church Pastor in Macclesfield but before that I am a husband and a father and I am deeply concerned at recent events surrounding marriage. I am writing concerning the recent news that the government are seeking to change the legal definition of marriage in the UK. I am also [...]

This Sunday is our 13th and final part in Joshua and Keith will be speaking about Joshua’s “famous last words” as he gives Israel this famous send off. In last sermon to his people, Joshua chooses his words carefully and urges the people in 2 key ways. 1) Remember Who brought you thus far and [...]

G3 5th July. Why Church? pt 3 &  Foodbank Update. Why Church? part 3 will be looking at Community, Worship and why Sunday mornings? Including video interviews with Terry Virgo on community and why Sundays? We’ll also have a longer foodbank update. All beginning with a time of worship and waiting on God.

…we can say with confidence that the people of Silklife Church are not perfect but they are brilliant and I love ‘em!

This Sunday we have Keith and Rachel Cooper visiting and Keith will be speaking. They are looking to plant a new church in Chester and it will be great to hear from them and catch something of their heart for Chester and Cheshire! Also, Friday morning we are meeting to worship and pray at 6.30am, [...]

Why Church? With this mini-blog-series I hope we will answer a number of questions including this one which I think aptly describes where many Christians are at these days in regard to the church – “Is the Church An old rusty machine that we are trying to crank up for another generation? Or THE REASON [...]

Joshua part 10 “The Long Day of Favour”  This Sunday we’ll be back in Joshua (only 4 more to go!) looking at the day the Sun stood still and the favour of God on his people and those associated with them. G3 – this coming Tuesday 3rd May, 7.45pm at SLC G3 is really important [...]

This Sunday we take an Emmaus Road view of Jesus and look at the kind of powerful passages he opened up from the Old Testament to Cleopas and the unknown disciple. After all was said and done one question remained: Who is this? Who Can You Hear? They were in no doubt!

Great prayer meeting this morning, we can enjoy a lie-in for the next 2 Fridays! Just to let you know that last Sunday I was preaching in Matlock with Church in the Peak led by Dave Harper and this Sunday I’ll be in Blackburn with Community Church Blackburn, led by Dave Wade (who will be [...]

Tomorrow morning 6.30-7.30am – last prayer meeting this side of Easter. Start again Friday 6th May.