Join us at Christ Church Helme for a special Forest Church Communion Service. This is an opportunity for people of all ages, young and old to engage with the world around us and to reflect on our God. Weather permitting, part of the service will be outside in the beautiful and tranquil grounds of the church.
Sunday 31st August at 10:30am.
PLEASE NOTE, as it is a 5th Sunday in the month, there are no other services in the parish so that we can all join together as one church family.
The Parish Magazine has arrived!
I echo the words I said in last month’s edition, that life in the vicarage has been very busy recently and I have tried my best. You may notice that this edition is a bit thinner on the ground than usual. This is because it’s holiday season and people haven’t been as forthcoming as usual with their submissions. However enjoy what we have!
There have been lots going on in the parish with various services (Pg12) So don’t miss out and keep up with where the weekly services are on page 13.
Finally Wilshaw has been busy so keep up with all that’s been happening on page 17. Thank you to Rev Judy for your continued support.
The deadline for the Oct / Nov magazine will be:
Friday 19th September 2025
Please send submissions via email to:
melthamparishmagazine@gmail.com
or
via the vicarage letterbox.
(150 Huddersfield Rd, HD9 4AL)
God Bless,
Fiona.
There is an overwhelming sense of powerlessness about the current situation in Gaza.
On Tuesday night, 29th July, between 6.30 and 7.30 at St Bartholomew’s Church Meltham, a Silent Prayer Vigil for Gaza will be held.
The purpose is to give the people in Meltham, whether of faith or no faith at all, the opportunity of coming, having a time of reflection and, if appropriate for them, to pray and to light a candle symbolizing a hope of light in this current appalling darkness.
It may seem a very small symbolic gesture in the face of all that is happening.
It is an issue very close to the heart of many in Meltham. All will be very welcome.
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Join us at St James’ Church (by the park) for a fun Sunday Morning on 3rd August from 10:00am.
We’ll be starting in church with a Family Celebration Service and following this, there will be family games and the opportunity for your Teddy to go on an adventure and ZIP WIRE from the church tower! Bring your own Picnic, stay, relax and play as long as you like. Hot/cold drinks provided.
HEY! DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR FAVOURITE TEDDY – OTHERWISE THEY’LL MISS OUT!
Join us on Sunday morning for our monthly fun and engaging ALL AGE WORSHIP service. This month, we are playing A CHRISTIAN GAME OF LIFE and there will also be an opportunity to join THE ROYAL PRAYER FORCE!
If you’re intrigued to find out more, come along to St James’ Church (by the park) at 10:00am on Sunday 6th July.
You’ll be very welcome!
Hello! Ok, Ok I know I missed June… Sorry!…but life in the vicarage has been very busy and I have tried my best, that’s all I can say. Summer has arrived in the Parish as you can see from the front cover! There has been lots going on especially with Teams 4 U.
There’s a BIG event happening on 3rd Aug so don’t go on holiday just yet or you may have some disappointed Teddies! Finally let Denis put a smile on your face on Pg 21 he needs some encouragement!
Thank you for those who continue to support me and the magazine by sending submissions in.
The deadline of the Aug / Sept magazine will be:
Monday 21st July 2025
Please send submissions via email to: melthamparishmagazine@gmail.com or via the vicarage letterbox (150 Huddersfield Rd, HD9 4AL).
God Bless,
Fiona.
Join us for our Joint Parish Communion where we shall be welcoming our special guests, Rosie and Stu Bayford who will sharing their story about working in Brazil with the Church Mission Society.
It would be lovely if you would join us to meet them in person to hear about their work and show our support – Sunday 29th June 10:30am at St Bartholomew’s Church, Meltham. Note no other services in the parish today.
You can find out more about their work using the link below:
https://churchmissionsociety.org/people-in-mission/rosie-and-stu-bayford-brazil/
