Saturday 12th November
9.30am-12.30pm
St. James’ Church car park
Shrub pruning and ivy clearing.
Please join us for whatever time you are able.
Bring your own coffee.
Articles by Alison Whiteley
Singing for Health
Do you enjoy singing?
Would you like to meet some new people?
Then why not come along to ‘Singing for Health’?
Thursdays from 1.30 – 3pm in the Jubilee Room of the Carlile Institute.
There’s an accessible lift should you need it.
We sing a variety of songs from different eras and you don’t have to be able to read music.
We also stop for a chat and a cup of tea!
You can try your 1st session for free then each one costs £4.
Here are some comments from people who attend:
It’s the best day of the week.
I love singing the songs.
It’s the perfect antidote to lockdown.
It’s a friendly group and everyone is made welcome.
I can’t sing for toffee! There is no pressure.
I always feel uplifted.
It would be lovely to see you there!
For more details contact Kate Buchanan on 07780 548689 or email katebuchanan57@gmail.com
Housegroup
Are you interested in joining a housegroup?
There is an opportunity on Monday 24th October at 8pm for people to meet to discuss what they would want out of a housegroup. It is likely that we would meet twice a month. We are meeting at 6 Woodland Walk. It might be advisable to bring a torch/mobile phone as the estate still doesn’t have lighting.
Working Party
Queen’s funeral
Retirement service
4 pm Sunday 16th October at Welshampton
We suspect a number of us will want to join Rev Maureen and John for their retirement service.
In these days of high fuel prices and environmental concerns it would be good to take as few cars as possible and some who want to go may not have car access.
Mike Still will try to coordinate transport. So if you are going and have spare car space or you want to go but need a lift. Please contact Mike.
If you are interested in a Coach or Minibus again if there is sufficient demand we will try and organise it.
Please reply to Mike by Sunday 25th Sept.
Call or Text 07987951512
E mail. mike_still@hotmail.com
Message via Meltham Church at Home WhatsApp
Rev’d Maureen
Sunday 16th October 2022
After 20 years of teaching and 24 years 3 months 2 weeks and 4 days of
ordained ministry Revd. Maureen is retiring.
Her last services will be:
St John the Evangelist, Lyneal with Colemere 10.00am Sung Eucharist
St Michael & All Angels, Welshampton 4.00pm
‘Maureen & John’s Favourite Hymns’ Songs of Praise
Following the final service there will be a buffet in the Millenium Hall, Cockshutt.
All welcome to both or either service and to the farewell buffet.
‘Oasis’ Reminder
Posted on: by: Alison Whiteley
OASIS-a quiet space for reflection and refreshment.
The Oasis team are pleased to announce that our Quiet Days will be returning in a slightly different format on Tuesday 13th September.
We shall meet at St James’ Church Meltham Mills. Tea and coffee will be available from 9.30. The Quiet Time will begin in the church at 10.00 prompt and end at 12.00. Lunchtime 12.00- 2.00. Please bring a packed lunch. There will not be an afternoon session.
Following a short welcome in church, there will be a time of quiet until 12.00. Please use the time and space to relax; pray; think; reflect; read; be creative; go for a walk; sit in the sunshine! Do whatever it is you feel God is calling you to do. Just rest in his presence.
There will be books; prayer cards and opportunities to be creative.
There will be pastoral ministers available if you would like to talk or pray with someone in confidence. The Crèche will be kept for this purpose.
If you can, please stay for fellowship and a time to share thoughts and reflections over lunch.
If you are unable to stay for the whole time, do not worry. We hope you have enjoyed your time in the quiet space and will join us at the next Oasis.
If you need more information please contact Christine Woods: 07989693699 or Jenny Mathers: 07951017454.
‘Oasis’
OASIS-a quiet space for reflection and refreshment.
The Oasis team are pleased to announce that our Quiet Days will be returning in a slightly different format on Tuesday 13th September.
We shall meet at St James’ Church Meltham Mills. Tea and coffee will be available from 9.30. The Quiet Time will begin in the church at 10.00 prompt and end at 12.00. Lunchtime 12.00- 2.00. Please bring a packed lunch. There will not be an afternoon session.
Following a short welcome in church, there will be a time of quiet until 12.00. Please use the time and space to relax; pray; think; reflect; read; be creative; go for a walk; sit in the sunshine! Do whatever it is you feel God is calling you to do. Just rest in his presence.
There will be books; prayer cards and opportunities to be creative.
There will be pastoral ministers available if you would like to talk or pray with someone in confidence. The Crèche will be kept for this purpose.
If you can, please stay for fellowship and a time to share thoughts and reflections over lunch.
If you are unable to stay for the whole time, do not worry. We hope you have enjoyed your time in the quiet space and will join us at the next Oasis.
If you need more information please contact Christine Woods: 07989693699 or Jenny Mathers: 07951017454.
Barbecue time!
Hi everyone,
Debbie and I are hosting a church family social bar b cue for the Parish.
Monday 22nd August from 5pm onwards at 127 Slaithwaite Rd, HD9 5RW
We are going to keep it simple. The Bar b will be alight, 4 ft deep swimming pool plus a trampoline for children and adults that have not lost their inner child.
Bring and share food and drink.
Stay as long as you like. Quiet time from 10.00 out of respect for neighbours. Aim for a nice informal social time.
Please share widely. We don’t want people to feel left out or uninvited. We do intend to use this opportunity to gauge who is interested in the possibility of forming some housegroups .
Come and enjoy our beautiful garden and views. We are so blessed and want to share them.
Mike Still
