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The Choir of St German's Cathedral in Peel have recorded a new CD of music for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany - on this week's programme we preview the music and talk to Director of Music Dr Peter Litman, and some of the Choristers and Probationers about the recording process, and about their recent trip to sing in the famous King's College Chapel in Cambridge. And Radio Rev Jon Garde looks for -...

Rev'd Jon Garde takes a fresh look at a biblical account of a wedding feast, Pioneer Minister Rev'd Alex Brown lifts the lid on a massive all-Island, all-church project and, in the company of some of the Northern Young Farmers, we take a deeper look at the season of Harvest Thanksgiving - plus music, and another packed notice board

A member of the Redemptorist Order of Roman Catholic Priests, Father Royston Price, visited the Island recently, for a very unusual reason - the full story is here; Rev Ian Quayle is the new Chaplain at King William's College and The Buchan School - we have a chat about how he sees his role, and the Radio Rev (Methodist Minister Rev'd Jon Garde) can tell the whole history of the world in 3 minutes...

The Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell, ended his 4-day pilgrimage on the Isle of Man with a service, shared with Bishop Tricia, in the Cathedral in Peel. This is his sermon, in full

During his recent visit to the Island, the Archbishop of York, the Most Revered Stephen Cottrell, gave a talk in Kirk Maughold as part of a service of Evensong there. This is that talk, in full.

The Archbishop of York, the Most Revered Stephen Cottrell, is coming to the end of a 4-day pilgrimage - in company with Bishop Tricia, he's been walking part of the Triskelion Way and chatting with fellow pilgrims. In today's programme we feature a conversation recorded in the Cross House in Maughold churchyard. Note- Archbishop Stephen gave a talk in Kirk Maughold as part of a service of Evensong...

Ahead of his 3-day pilgrimage on. the Island, The Archbishop of York explains why he's keen to be here, and Bishop Tricia outlines the weekend and its special services. Rev'd Johanna Smart explains how the Prom Church in Douglas will be raising awareness on Disability Sunday on 27 September at 10:30am and Rev'd Jon Garde takes a closer look at God's economy! Plus there's music and another packed n...

Author, broadcaster and Baptist Minister Richard Littledale has always longed to be a pilgrim on the Camino - but at last the time is right, and he's just completed 70 miles from Sarria to Santiago. Through recordings made as he walked, he shares his pilgrimage with us today. And Methodist Minister Rev'd Jon Garde takes two verses from Matthew's Gospel, to inspire a deeper look at the subject of f...

Rev'd Jon Garde has just begun his ministry on the Island. Based in Ramsey, he'll have care of the Methodist churches in Agneash, Laxey, and Onchan, as well as Bride and Ramsey. But his journey from his birthplace in Australia, to the Isle of Man, is a fascinating one! Plus there's news of a new 4-part course to bring us closer to creation, and Rev'd Canon John Mann says the ISN meeting at St John...

Andy Sheath and James Edgington of GBA Ships talk about the life and mission of the LOGOS HOPE ship - and the possibility of it spending two weeks in Douglas Harbour later this year. And Louise Whitelegg invites us to use her specially-created study guide, iinspired by John Mann's new book - Imagining The World - as we begin this year's Season of Creation - and there's music and another packed not...

David Dorricott of The Postcode People, talks about the latest artwork installation at Mountain View Innovation Centre that tells a powerful story - and is available for everyone to explore - and Julie McKinley - General Secretary of Bible Society Ireland is inspired by her brief visit to the Isle of Man. Plus music and our usual notice board

2026 was the last ever Peel Beach Mission. In conversation with Pam Clarkson, we look back at the origins of this very popular summer event, and give thanks for over 60 years of fun, faith and friendship. And Neil Rees of The Bible Society explains the importance of the work of William Tyndale, 500 years ago. With music and notice board news, too.

Recorded 26 years ago - still relevant today - Rev'd David Adam, author and former Vicar of Lindisfarne - Holy Island - finds a huge mesage in just one verse of St Patrick's Breastplate - and modern-day pilgrim Richard Littledale shares some thoughts inspired by the hills of North Wales, as he prepares to walk the ancient pilgrim route - the Camino de Santiago - plus music and another packed notic...

Alison Mac Tier is Executive Director of The Retreat Association - on today's programme we discuss her own faith journey - popular misunderstandings that stop people from going on a retreat - the impact of the gift of an icon - and life lessons from Jesus and the Samaritan woman - plus music from Taize and a packed notice board!

Rev Dr Ian Faulds previews St Maughold's Week and explains the significance of the Isle of Man's Patron Saint; Dr Tim Grass explains the importance of the new Translators' Trail - something else to mark the 250th Anniversary of the Bible in Manx, and all the information you need for Port St Mary Beach Mission - which starts on 26 July - is here. Plus music from John Bell, and another packed notice...

Kristina Reeves, CEO of Scripture Union Ministries Trust, shares new research results which will help to shape their on-going work of putting faith within reach of young people; Sue Yardy reflects on 8 years as a schools worker for SUMT, and Sam Rotchell, Acting Head Teacher of St Mary's RC School in Douglas, talks about the power of one person. Plus - we remember the late Miss Ann Widdecombe, wit...

Rev'd John Mann has a new book - Imagining The World - due to be launched in the Cathedral in Peel at 4:15pm on Sunday 12 July. It's intended for use during the Creation Season which begins on the first Sunday of September. John is joined by the Diocesan Net Zero Officer Louise Whitelegg and CEO of Manx Wildlife Trust, Graham Makepeace-Warne, to discuss the book and its implications. Diocesan Bish...

Rev'd Daniel Norris was born and educated on the Island. He left as a student and now returns as Rector of 5 churches in Ramsey and the North East. He shares his experiences as a teacher and a priest in London, and explains why he believes we're all on a pilgrimage together. Author, broadcaster, lecturer and podcaster Richard Littledale reflects on how we feel when our plans don't work out - with...

Bishop Tricia - Bishop of Sodor and Man - sets out the Diocesan vision and commitment to safe caring, not just safeguarding - something that should involve everyone - and we explore a life-changing music project.

Father John Hindley has been appointed. to care for the Roman Catholic churches in Ramsey and Peel. He reflects on his own call to priesthood, his training, his prison ministry - and the particular challenges he faces, following Father Brian O Mahony who was Parish Priest in Peel and Ramsey for almost 30 years, right up until his death in April this year. Plus there's music, and our usual notice b...

Lt Col Dr Martin Gliniecki QGM, Executive Director of SASRA - The Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association - talks about his own faith journey, and the work of SASRA today. For more information, see www.sasra.org.uk. Plus there's music from John Bell and The Wild Goose Community - and a full notice board too.

St Ninian's Church, at one of the busiest spots in Douglas (at the Glencrutchery Road traffic lights) is rapdily becoming a very special haven, building community through committed care for all creation - and there's music involved too! Get the whole story in this week's programme.

Founder of SAT-7 International, Dr Terry Ascott, and UK Executive Director Rachel Fadipe, talk about starting the satellite broadcasts to give the churches and Christians of the Middle East and North Africa an opportunity to deepen their personal faith through inspirational, informative, and educational television services. Find out more at sat7uk.org Plus this week's notice board is full of TT ca...

20-year-old Genesis Padgett is the current Youth President of the Methodist Church - here they share the vision and vitality they bring to the role - and we're back in the Keystones programme archive for a visit to the ruins of St Trinian's church - plus notice board news and music too.

Praying the Keeills Week is 21 years old - and the new programme of walks starts next Saturday 16 May - all the details are here with comments from organisers Phil Craine and Catherine Wareing. Tobit Curteis talks about his work, mixing the art and the science of caring for historic buildings - and author and broadcaster Richard Littledale has an unusual answer to prayer - plus music, and our usua...