It’s our annual coffee morning on Saturday 23rd November from 10am-12noon at St. James’ Church

(the church by the park)

There are so many good things to buy and your spending will support the ‘Crisis’ charity which works with the homeless at Christmas and all year round.

Toddler church will be meeting again on Tuesday 5th November. It would be lovely to see you!

Half Term

As it is half term next week, Toddler Church will not be meeting on Tuesday 29th October.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 5th November.

Sunday 27th October

6.30pm (for about an hour)

St. Bartholomew’s Church 

Please spend some time praying for the events happening in the Parish over the next few weeks (Treatfest, Remembrance Sunday, Christmas) and thanking God for all the good things He is doing amongst us.  

From 7.30ish either after prayer or just call in at the Wagon and Horses for a drink and a chat.

Sunday 6th October

Come and celebrate Harvest.

9.30am at St. James’ Church, Meltham Mills

11.15am at Christ Church, Helme

There will be a collection for Crossroads Meltham Foodbank at both services.

Donations of dried pasta, pasta sauce, tinned meat meals, tinned vegetables and fruit, baked beans, long life milk etc will be appreciated.  Cash donations are also welcome. 

Reminder

OASIS

Our next Oasis Quiet Day will be held on Thursday 3^rd October at St James’ Meltham MIlls

For those who are unfamiliar with OASIS Days, they are held at St James’ Church, Meltham Mills.

We begin in the Church Hall with coffee and biscuits served from 10.00. The Quiet Day then begins in the church promptly at 10.30.     

There is a theme for the day to guide our thoughts-The theme will be ‘Advance and Retreat’.

 We introduce the day, with a short Act of Worship using carefully selected music, readings and prayers.   

There is then a time of Silence. Some people may use the time to read; reflect; pray; maybe go for a walk. Everyone is free to use the time as they wish.

We bring packed lunches and enjoy an hour of fellowship from 12.00 – 1.00pm.

After lunch we return to the worship area for a further time of prayer, followed by a simple service of Holy Communion in the Celtic tradition. The service will be lead by our friend Rev Martin Crompton. We are always finished before 3.00pm

This is just a brief outline- basically OASIS Days are a gift for everyone to press their ‘pause’ button and share in a time of quiet rest and reflection.

Please feel free to stay as long as you wish. We know how busy life can be.

 For more information please ask a member of the Oasis team: Daphne, Hester, Christine W, Christine R, Jenny M

Reminder

Oasis Quiet Day

Our next Oasis Quiet Day will be held on Thursday 3^rd October at St James’ Meltham MIlls

For those who are unfamiliar with OASIS Days, they are held at St James’ Church, Meltham Mills.

We begin in the Church Hall with coffee and biscuits served from 10.00. The Quiet Day then begins in the church promptly at 10.30.     

There is a theme for the day to guide our thoughts-The theme will be ‘Advance and Retreat’.

 We introduce the day, with a short Act of Worship using carefully selected music, readings and prayers.   

There is then a time of Silence. Some people may use the time to read; reflect; pray; maybe go for a walk. Everyone is free to use the time as they wish.

We bring packed lunches and enjoy an hour of fellowship from 12.00 – 1.00pm.

After lunch we return to the worship area for a further time of prayer, followed by a simple service of Holy Communion in the Celtic tradition. The service will be lead by our friend Rev Martin Crompton. We are always finished before 3.00pm

This is just a brief outline- basically OASIS Days are a gift for everyone to press their ‘pause’ button and share in a time of quiet rest and reflection.

Please feel free to stay as long as you wish. We know how busy life can be.

 For more information please ask a member of the Oasis team: Daphne, Hester, Christine W, Christine R, Jenny M

Help is still needed at ‘Picnic in the Park’ on Saturday 31st August, 11am-4pm. 

This is a great opportunity for the church to engage with the community. 

Please email me if you can spare some time to set up, to chat, to be on the prayer activity, to play some of the big games or to welcome people in church.  Thanks. 

alisonwhiteley@ntlworld.com

Saturday 31st August

11am – 4pm

Help is needed at ‘Picnic in the Park’. Can you spare an hour or 2 for church activities?

We need people to set up from 9.30am and people to tidy away at the end.

We need people who will play the big games if required and chat to the adults.

We need people to be on the prayer activity and to chat to anyone coming into St. James’ for a coffee.

Please email me and let me know your available times.

Thanks.  

alisonwhiteley@ntlworld.com