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Queen’s funeral

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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

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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 to the 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

Retirement service

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4 pm Sunday 16th October at Welshampton 

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. 

Please reply to Mike by Sunday 25th Sept. 

Call or Text  07987951512

E mail. mike_still@hotmail.com

Message via Meltham Church at Home WhatsApp 

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.

H M QUEEN ELIZABETH II – Books of Condolence in Meltham

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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

Prayers for the Queen – St Bartholomew’s Church, Meltham – Thurs 8th Sept 6pm – 7pm

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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’ 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.