Welcome to the Autumn edition of the #Meltham Parish Magazine. As I wait for the vicar to write his letter, I am preparing for an adventure to London (no kids allowed!) as I am now a member of the Association for Church Editors, and on my way to the annual meeting. So hopefully I’ll have lots of ideas on how to keep this magazine running smoothly. However in the mean time I hope you enjoy this edition, there’s articles on intriguing things, Part 2 of Church bells and Elizabeth takes over the reigns from Jenny on going greener.

It is you who makes this magazine as interesting as possible, so please do keep sending in any articles or ideas for future editions. They are all welcome and I’m thankful to you all how contributed to this edition. Please continue to send them in.

The deadline of the December / January magazine will be Monday 18th November 2024.

God Bless, Fiona.

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

It’s a five Sunday month again, so as is tradition here in the Parish of #Meltham, we shall be having a joint parish communion service so we can all come together and worship as one. This time, it will take place up at Christ Church, Helme. Sunday 29th September at 10:30am.

Please note that there won’t be any services at the other churches in the parish on this Sunday – the hope is that everyone comes along to this one to join together for worship and fellowship.

ALL WELCOME!

WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT, WE ARE ONE IN THE LORD!

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

Cllr David Haigh – Town Mayor of Meltham invites you all to the Civic Service.

ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH, MELTHAM
SUNDAY 8th September 2024 @ 10.30am

Civic service this Sunday to welcome David Haigh as Mayor of Meltham and to give thanks for all the organisations that make Meltham so great. Parade leaves the Carlile Institute at 10.30am led by Meltham & Meltham Mills band. Service begins at St Bartholomew’s Church once the parade arrives. All welcome.

Please note there will be no service at the other churches in the parish as we all join together at St Bart’s for the Civic Service.

There will be a short service of Holy Communion at 9am at St Bartholomew’s (not 9:30am as stated in parish magazine).

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

During August, there will be a change to the normal pattern of services with only two in the parish each week due to the Summer holidays. Details as follows:

Sun 4th August
St James’, Meltham Mills (Family Sunday – all age) 9:30am
St Mary’s, Wilshaw (Holy Communion) 11:15am

Sun 11th August
St Bartholomew’s, Meltham (Holy Communion) 9:30am
Christ Church, Helme (Service of the Word) 11:15am

Sun 18th August
St James’, Meltham Mills (Holy Communion) 9:30am
St Mary’s, Wilshaw (Baptism) 11:15am

Sun 25th August
St Bartholomew’s, Meltham (Service of the Word) 9:30am
Christ Church, Helme (Holy Communion) 11:15am

There is also a midweek traditional ‘said’ service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer at St Bartholomew’s, Meltham starting at 10.30am every Wednesday.

Services from September will resume as usual at all four churches. (These will be at the above times but every week**)

**Advance notice – put these in your diary!
10th Sept is ‘Civic Sunday’ there will only be one service at St Bartholomew’s Meltham at 10.30am with a short Holy Communion said service at 9.30am (also at St Bartholomew’s).

The next joint Parish Communion is on Sunday 29th September at Helme @ 10.30am. There will be no other services in the Parish on this day.

Everyone is encouraged to join together at one of the other churches if there is not a service at the one you would usually attend.