Now that the Summer hols are over, TODDLER CHURCH will be restarting on Monday 11th September up at Helme Church. If you have not been to Toddler Church, before, then why not give it a go?
We meet in the church on Monday mornings from 9.00 -11.00am during term time. We are a friendly group and you will receive a very warm welcome.
Welcome Back! To those of you (like us) who have been away for their holidays, welcome back and I hope you have had a great time. Apologies for the delay to the September issue as I have been on holidays and ‘back to school’ to organise. However I must say a great BIG THANK YOU to Alison Whiteley for helping me out and getting this issue started, – Thank you!
This month’s has lots of interesting articles and updates from many people including Helme Ladies (pg 12) and Chris Sinclair (pg 24). Not forgetting a fantastic time at Keswick (pg31) which I would encourage you to think about joining us next year.
They do say Summer is the time for weddings, it sure was, have a look on page 19 as we send our congratulations.
The deadline of the October magazine will be Monday 20th September 2023. Please send them via melthamparishmagazine@gmail.com or via the vicarage letterbox. (150 Huddersfield Rd, HD9 4AL)
Meltham Civic Service – Sun 10th September – 10:30am.
Tomorrow we celebrate all things #Meltham and welcome our new Councillors to their roles following this years elections. The civic parade will leave the Carlile Institute at 10:30am and process on to St Bartholomew’s Church led by Peter Foden and Meltham & Meltham Mills Band @MelthamBand accompanied by representatives from local groups.
Come along! – all welcome.
Note – there are no other services at the other churches in the Parish other than a short Holy Communion at 9:30am (St Bart’s).
Debbie and Mike Still are hosting a church family social barbecue for the Parish this weekend.
Saturday 9th September from 4pm onwards at 127 Slaithwaite Rd, Meltham. HD9 5RW………….
We would like to invite you to a open home barbecue at our house. Bring and share food and drink including bread and alcohol if wanted. If you have special dietary needs feel free to bring something for yourself. Bring meat and it will be cooked for you. We will provide salad squash tea and coffee. It’s going to be a warm sunny day so children are welcome to use the pool – bring swimming stuff, adults too if you want a quick dip! Don’t forget your sun cream and hats too!
We are going to keep it simple. The BBQ will be alight, 4 ft deep swimming pool plus a trampoline for children and adults that have not lost their inner child.
Please share widely. We don’t want people to feel left out or uninvited. Aim is for a nice informal social time.
Come and enjoy our beautiful garden and views. We are so blessed and want to share them.
The funeral of Revd Peter Rolls will take place on Saturday 16th September at 11.30am in St James Church, Meltham Mills.
In very recent years Peter has had a passion for cake, in fact his eyes would light up at the sight of cake, so after the service everyone is invited to stay, share memories of Peter and join us for a cup of coffee/tea and cake.
Every-one is invited to join us at St Mary’s for the animal service at 11.15am Sunday 13th August.
Both humans and animals are welcome 🙂 or pictures of animals that don’t like to get social, or a picture if your pet has passed.
The service is in the croft, the little field behind the church. Each animal will receive a blessing, and pets that have passed will be remembered with special prayers.
If you can’t attend, but would like an animal to be remembered and/or blessed, please get in touch with Jacqueline.
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 6th August 09:30am – St James’ Meltham Mills (Family Service) 11:15am – St Mary’s Wilshaw (Holy Communion)
Sun 13th August 09:30am – St Bartholomew’s Meltham (Holy Communion) 11:15am – St Mary’s Wilshaw (Pet Service)
Sun 20th August 09:30am – St James’ Meltham Mills (Holy Communion) 11:15am – Christ Church Helme (Service of the Word)
Sun 27th August 09:30am – St Bartholomews’ Meltham (Service of the Word) 11:15am – Christ Church Helme (Holy Communion)
Every Wednesday 10:30am – St Bartholomew’s Meltham (Holy Communion)
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.
The double summer issue of the parish Mag is here!
Lots of interesting articles to keep you busy over the summer and lots of time to think about what you might want to include for September. Anything interesting youve discovered on your summer holidays you want to tell people about?
Hope you enjoy this one. Thank you for your continued support. Fiona D
The Parish is providing large games for the Meltham Picnic in the Park and St. James’ will provide a quiet space in church. We will need help setting up the games at 9.30am. From 11am we need people to chat to the adults and children who come to play the games and people to be in church for anyone who wants to come for a time of reflection. If you can help with the games at some point during the day, please email Alison Whiteley: alisonwhiteley@ntlworld.com If you could spend some time in church, please email Jenny Mathers: jennymthrs@aol.com.