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Articles by Alison Whiteley

Rev’d Maureen

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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

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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’

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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!

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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

Picnic in the Park

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Saturday 27th August

11am – 4pm

The Parish is once again providing large outdoor games in the park and also the opportunity to write a prayer lily.

Coffee and cake will be served in St. James’ Church.

Cakes are needed and the cost of ingredients can be reimbursed.

Volunteers are needed to serve the cakes in the church and to chat to people as they play the games or write a prayer.

Help in setting up the games from 9.30am will also be valuable.

If you can help for any part of the day, please email:

alisonwhiteley@ntlworld.com or mike_still@hotmail.com

The games have proved very popular at the last events and, as ever, many hands make light work!

Barbecue time!

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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

Working Party

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Saturday 12th November

9.30 to 12.30

St. James’ car park

Tree pruning and ivy removal.

Please come for whatever amount of time you can spare.

Bring your own coffee.