At Your Service

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 - with a bit of help from St Matthew's Gospel! Plus details of Harvest Services all over the Island, and some harvest hymns to get you singing!

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, and preached at a service in the Cathedral in Peel. Both these are available as two separate podcasts - search for At Your Service - Extra

And our Radio Rrev (Jon Garde) wonders if it's really possible for a person to change? Plus music and notice board news

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 notice board

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 forgiveness. Plus there's music and another packed notice board.

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's Mill next Saturday morning is not to be missed! And there's music - and even more notice board news

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 notice board!

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.