At Your Service

Reverend Doctor Janet Corlett is the first woman to become Chair of District - the leader of the Methodist Church on the Isle of Man - and we think she may also be the first Manx-born Chair of District  in living memory! This morning we have an in-depth conversation about Janet's life and ministry - a life that turned from science to ordination and which has taken her from 'the land o...

The two words Spiritual and Abuse don't sit comfortably together - we don't want to think of our churches, places of prayer,  or religious organisations as being places where people can feel uncomfortable or distressed - so exactly what is spiritual abuse - and  how can we make sure this doesn't happen? Psychologist Dr Lisa Oakley shares the results of her extensive research...

Scientist Dr Douglas Fox and his wife Carol - an ordained minister in the Methodist Church - divide their year between their home in the United States, and their home in Peel, where they can be found from Easter to October.  But the Island is far, far more important to them than just an attractive holiday destination.  It's become an essential part of their faith journey - and on thi...

The second of our At Your Service special programmes to give thanks for the remarkable life of dedicated service given by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the eve of her State Funeral.  In this programme, a time of prayer and reflection, based on the 23rd Psalm - The Lord Is My Shepherd - is led by the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and includ...

A programme of words and music, celebrating the faith of the late Queen Elizabeth II - contributors include King Charles III;  the Rt Reverend Peter Eagles, Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man; Monsignor John Devine;  Rev'd Dr Janet Corlett; the UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and the Bishop of London, the Rt Rev'd Sarah Mullally Music includes three hymns from the Service of Thanksgiving a...

We were saddened to learn of the death of popular radio and television presenter BILL TURNBULL, at the age of just 66 - his life and career  cut short by prostate cancer.   For some time, Bill was one of the team of presenters on BBC TV's Songs of Praise, and in 2014 the programme team came to the Island, to record an edition during our Island of Culture year. We feature extracts fro...

Earlier this month, St Paul's Church celebrated 200 years of service to                                                                                             &n...

Dr Andrew Ollerton is a theologian, a preacher, a skilled communicator and a lover of the great outdoors!  He loves God - and he loves The Bible, and works with The Bible Society to develop guides to help us explore the book that he believes is a limitless source of guidance and hope, in the face of so much uncertainty in our modern world. In AT YOUR SERVICE today, Andrew takes us walking wit...

St Paul's Church in Ramsey has been at the heart of the community for the last two hundred years.  We talk to church members Martin Barrow and Viv Hare who are leading four days of celebration, starting with a hog roast and children's games in the church gardens from 2pm on Thursday 18 August. On Friday and Saturday 19th and 20th, St Paul's will be open each day from 10am to 5.30p...

Myles MacBean is the National Director of Scripture Union England and Wales, and was on the Island this week to experience at first hand the Port St Mary Scripture Union Beach Mission. Scripture Union works around the world to create opportunities for children and young people to explore the Bible, discover the message of Jesus for themselves, respond to that message if they wish, and then grow in...

Rev'd Tina Hodgett is an Anglican priest who is passionate about the power of pioneer ministry to change people's lives - she's got a wealth of experience in the challenges and joys of this particular type of outreach, and now teaches and supports not just Anglican but Methodist and United Reformed Churches too, as they find new and imaginative ways to form relationships with the many...

There's a rumour that there won't be any sweets in the Port St Mary Scripture Union Beach Mission this year ... but don't worry - it's only the group names that are changing!  A fortnight of fun, games, crafts, contests and interactive Bible-based games are  on offer for ages 0 - 17 years,  from 31 July to 12 August. Go to the website - www.psmbm.im - for full detail...

On today's programme, we explore the role of the Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church, in conversation with Graeme Easton, a parishioner of St Columba's church in Port Erin. On Saturday 23 July in St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Hill Street, Douglas, Graeme will be ordained as a Permanent Deacon, by Bishop Tom Williams, an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, o...

In the whole world there are only just over 200 of them, and only two of them are in the UK - who are they? They're Cardinals- the most senior officials in the Roman Catholic Church whose duties include electing the Pope, acting as his principal advisors and generally aiding in the government of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world.   Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald now lives in ret...

In Autumn 2021, Reverend Liz Hull was appointed Priest in Charge of St Thomas's church in Finch Road, Douglas and was excited to see the plans already drawn up, to re-develop this most beautiful church to preserve its artistic and architectural qualities, whilst at the same time meeting the needs of the local community. On today's programme we meet Reverend Liz and hear the story of her jo...

This week, we go to Rushen Abbey to investigate a week-long event organised by Scripture Union Ministries Trust, which will attract around 700 of the Island's Year 5 schoolchildren.  It's called LIFEPATH and involves teachers, leaders and an army of volunteers - two young volunteers, Rosie and Xander Shirtliff explain their role, SUMT out-going Team Leader Ruth Walker reflects on her...

This weekend, the first female Archdeacon of Man will be installed, the first female priest-in-charge will be licensed to the parish of St George and All Saints in Douglas, and the first female will begin her ministry as Chaplain to the House of Keys.  Happily, it's the same person who is undertaking all three roles, and she is my special guest on today's programme.  Join me, in...

On AT YOUR SERVICE this week: - Rev'd Canon Margaret Burrow, an Anglican priest involved in the life of the church in the West of the Island, shares some thoughts on being part of the historic tradition of receiving Maundy Money - The feast of Celtic St Columba was on 9th June - we celebrate his inspirational life in words and music - a beautiful poem by Scottish poet Kenneth Steven and equall...

Andrew Haynes is an experienced sidecar passenger and a regular competitor in the TT Festival - he's also known as The Racing Preacher.   In conversation, we find out how faith and racing work in partnership - as well as discussing harnessing the best of social media, and what we can learn from a pandemic.   And Andy explains why there's no TT for him this year....... The Royal S...

Rev'd Dr Dee Dee Haines spent over ten years on the Isle of Man, leading the Methodist Church at Rosemount in Douglas, and despite being in ministry in various other countries, the Island still holds an incredibly special place in her heart.  Back here for a brief visit, and to share in Praying the Keeills Week, Dee Dee joins us to share what she has learned through her present ministry i...

A book written 60 years ago, but which remained in manuscript form and was never published, has been lovingly brought to new life by the author's three children, and is launched this week, to coincide with the diamond Jubilee of the present Coventry Cathedral.  The book's author is Rev'd Canon Joseph W. Poole who was the first Precentor of the new Cathedral with a special responsi...

As Mental Health Awareness Week comes to a close, three people share their thoughts and experiences.   PAUL MARTIN has Manx roots but for the past 23 years has lived and worked in Missouri - where he is State Representative for Celebrate Recovery - a world-wide Christ-centred recovery programme.   REV'D STEVE INGROUILLE is a Methodist minister, in charge (in partnership with his wife...

On Saturday 14 May, the Cathedral in Peel will join with Cathedrals round Europe for 'Cathedrals at Night' - a free event designed to encourage everyone to explore our Cathedral  'after hours' - to help people to understand that our Cathedrals are both sacred spaces and a resource available to the whole community.                  ...

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK  starts on 15 May and this week Louise Whitelegg - our local representative for the charity on the Isle of Man - joins us, not just with information about the last campaign, or even with news about the new appeal (although all that information IS there!) but Louise uses her own thoughts, Bible readings and prayers to put this year's appeal into its proper context. &nbsp...

As soon as the severity of the Russian attacks on Ukraine was known, at the end of February this year, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool  launched its #liverpool4ukraine fundraising appeal. To date (end April) it has already raised well over £100,000.00 through individual donations, and scores of fundraising events.   It also inspired a group of people from the Liverpool...