Ladies Speaker and Supper Evening 7pm, Friday 27th March – St James’, Meltham Mills

Supper will be served from 7pm. Bolster Moor M&P pies with peas with a lighter vegetarian option available. Soft drinks provided. BYOB if you would like wine with your meal. Desserts and coffee will be served following the speaker.

Our guest speaker will be an old friend, Corrine Scandling. Her life has been full and varied, ranging from beginning as a very reluctant scholar to being a guest at Buckingham Palace. She has been recognised for her work in Further Education and it promises to be a fascinating evening.

These evenings are very popular and a good opportunity to bring along someone who may appreciate a nice evening out in good company. There is no charge but a small donation towards the cost is always appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you soon, Jenny Mathers Tel: 850839

The next Oasis Quiet Day at St James will be on Wednesday 25th March beginning at 10.30am. Coffee will be available from 10am. Please bring a packed lunch if you wish to stay all day. The day will be ended by 3pm.

If you haven’t been before, don’t worry. The time is for you to spend just as you like. Read a book? Sit and think? Pray? Draw? Write? Go for a walk? Do some craft? After a short reflective act of worship taking no more than 15mins, the time is just for you to spend in a safe, quiet space. Nothing is asked of you – no questions, no discussion, no singing, no rules, no expectations, no pressure – just relax and be at peace.

More information from Jenny 01484 850839

It looks like it is going to be fine on Sunday, so we are hoping for lots of people at ‘Carols in the Park’.  Please can as many people as possible provide some mince pies.  Thank you. 

I’ve just found out that the Meltham Shoebox Project kindly donated the funds from their stall to ‘Crisis’ for which we are very grateful. 

Thank you to everyone who supported the ‘Crisis’ coffee morning. You helped to raise £3,692 for ‘Crisis’ as well as funds for the Welcome Centre, the Meltham Shoebox Project and the Bloodwise charity.

Wednesday 2nd October 

10.30am -3pm at St James’

The day will give you a safe, quiet space in which to relax, pray, feel ‘in the presence ‘ and generally have a ‘day off’ away from normal routine. 

Some inspiring words, music and images to guide your thoughts, but mainly…silence. A time to read, pray, meditate, think, go for a walk, whatever you feel in need of to help you relax and find refreshment in a Holy Place.

More details will be in October’s Magazine or from Christine Woods (852268) or Jenny Mathers (850839).

Adrian Scott is a poet, writer and amateur photographer who lives in the Rivelin Valley, Sheffield. He has written three books of poetry, one of prose, and has edited a collection of poetry by the two writing groups he facilitates.

Be attentive to the ordinary so that you can connect to a deeper sense of the sacred in your life’s journey. The tools of the retreat – writing, discussion, listening and silence – will help us to make sense of all that goes on within.

At St James’ Church, Meltham Mills, Holmfirth, HD9 4AL 7th September 2019 10.00 am to 4.00 pm The day includes a soup lunch, refreshments and cake. A suggested donation of between £5 and £10 to cover costs would be appreciated.

To book a place, please contact: Bethan Aspland (Email: bethan.lucy.aspland@outlook.com; Tel: 07963 876309) or Liz Ryan (Email: elizabeth.a.ryan@gmail.com; Tel: 07776 338724) Don’t forget to mention any dietary requirements.