The funeral service for Queen Elizabeth will be shown on a big screen at St Bartholomew’s church in Meltham on Monday 19th September 2022 from 9.30am. All are welcome to join us for tea and cake with the vicar and to come together to pay our respects to our late Queen. Times to be confirmed.
Services and events within the Parish of Meltham during the period of National Mourning: Sunday 11th and 18th September Our normal Sunday service times will be observed with prayers for Her Majesty the Queen: 9:30am St Bartholomew’s and St James’ 11:15am St Mary’s and Christ Church, Helme
Wednesday 14th of September Our normal BCP Communion service will be held at 10:30am in St Bartholomew’s Saturday 17th September A SPECIAL COMMEMORATION SERVICE will be held in honour of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 6:00pm in St Bartholomew’s St Bartholomew’s Church will be open to allow access tothe book of condolence Saturday 10th September 9:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 11th September 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th 9:00am – 11:00am and 5:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday 14th September 9:00am – 2:00pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm (Please allow for the morning service) Thursday 15th and Friday 16th 9:00am – 11:00am and 5:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday 16th September 9:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 17th September 12:00pm -2:00pm
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.
Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered through Books of Condolence which will be placed at St Bartholomew’s Church and the Carlile Institute in #Meltham for people to sign from 9.00am today (Friday 9th September).
Flowers will be laid at St Bartholomew’s Church – 9:30am.
May the soul of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace and rise in glory. May light perpetual shine upon her. We also pray for our new King Charles III
Due to the concerns for her health, St Bartholomew’s Church in #Meltham will be open between 6:00 and 7:00pm this evening (Thurs 8th September) for those who may wish to offer prayers for Her Majesty the Queen.
The Archbishop of Cantebury Justin Welby said earlier today ”My prayers, and the prayers of people across the Church of England, and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today. May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at Balmoral.”
In the coming days we will offer additional opportunities to pray depending upon further announcements from the palace.
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-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.
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.