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National Prayer Vigil – Tues 1st March 6pm @ St Bartholomew’s – Meltham

In line with the request from the Archbishops to hold a national prayer vigil, St. Bartholomew’s in Meltham will be open at 6pm on Tuesday 1st March. 

It follows a call from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to set aside this Sunday as a day of prayer. 

The Church of England has made prayer resources available online. 

On Thursday, both Archbishops issued a pastoral letter to the clergy and people of the Church of England, calling on them to pray for peace in Ukraine.  

They wrote: “This attack is an act of evil, imperilling as it does the relative peace and security that Europe has enjoyed for so long.

“The attack by one nation on a free, democratic country has rightly provoked outrage, sanctions, and condemnation.  

“We lament with the people of Ukraine, and we pray for the innocent, the frightened and those who have lost loved ones, homes, and family.  

“We continue to call for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces as well as wide-ranging efforts to ensure peace, stability and security.” 

The Church of England’s Bishop in Europe, Robert Innes, has also recorded a message urging people to pray.

In a video he recorded in Brussels, Bishop Robert spoke of the Church of England congregation of Christ Church, Kyiv, Ukraine.  

“Our little church in Kyiv are right at the centre of this crisis,” he explained. 

“Some of them have fled the city by car, others are still there. 

“These are our people, our brothers and sisters, and of course we are very concerned for their wellbeing and safety. 

“In the face of military action and aggression, we feel powerless. What can we do? One thing that we can all do is pray.”

Ukraine: Prayer Vigil – tonight (Thurs 24th Feb) at St Bartholomew’s – Meltham

St Bartholomew’s Church in Meltham will be open tonight (Thurs 24th Feb) between 6:30pm and 7:30pm for a prayer vigil for the Ukraine and World situation. You can either stay for the full hour or just a few minutes or prayer.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell have condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine as “an act of great evil”.

They are urging Christians to make this Sunday a special day of prayer for Ukraine, Russia and for peace and supporting a global day of prayer and fasting for peace on Ash Wednesday.

In a joint statement they said: 

“The horrific and unprovoked attack on Ukraine is an act of great evil.  

“Placing our trust in Jesus Christ, the author of peace, we pray for an urgent ceasefire and a withdrawal of Russian forces.  We call for a public decision to choose the way of peace and an international conference to secure long term agreements for stability and lasting peace.

“We invite Christians to make this Sunday a day for prayer for Ukraine, Russia and for peace. 

“We also give our support to the call from Pope Francis for a global day of prayer and fasting for peace on Ash Wednesday, March 2.”

Hybrid Parish service 10.30am 30th Jan

A joint parish family service for Candlemas at St Barts in Meltham.

The service will be in-church and on zoom.

Please NOTE that the service starts at 10.30am, though you can join zoom from 10.15am.

Zoom joining details:

Time: Jan 30, 2022 10.15am/10:30am

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88552966048?pwd=anZBdzl0NFN1Qlhub2JFcHFKcE1yZz09

Meeting ID: 885 5296 6048

Passcode: 451814

EVERYONE WELCOME, in church or online.

Parish Magazine – Double Issue for Jan & Feb 2022

Happy New Year from your #Meltham parish magazine editor!
This month I have taken the opportunity to make January and February a Double Issue! Christmas reviews in February feel very out of date and being a full time Mum with 3 young children takes a lot of work! I hope you, our valued readers, appreciate this and the work that goes into every issue being a team of 1. Besides February is a shorter month so you don’t have to wait too long till the next issue!

Thank you to all who have contributed and it’s a lovely issue full of Thank you’s and Christmas pictures. Please do note the changes to normal service patterns for the next couple of months and the various groups starting up again.


The next deadline for the March magazine will be:
Monday 14th February 2022

Please send them via:
melthamparishmagazine@gmail.com
or
via the vicarage letterbox.
(150 Huddersfield Rd, HD9 4AL)

God Bless,
Fiona.

Sunday 16th January

10.30am

We are sharing in the Meltham Methodist Covenant Service.  This is a service at which we can celebrate all that God has done for us and affirm that we give our lives and choices to God.  

There are no other services in the Parish. 

A few carols from the carol singers…..Merry Christmas!

Unfortunately, St Bart’s choir have not been able to get out and about carol singing this year. However, we decided to have a quick get together in church and record us singing a few for those who have missed us. We’re hoping this captures the essence of it all the same.

So, grab a glass of your favourite tipple, sit, relax, close your eyes, and imagine they’re singing outside your door.
It’s a bit rough and ready – just like the real thing 🙂

https://youtu.be/1yH7DwmQUg8

Join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus!

For unto us a child is born!
Join us this Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus at any of our churches across #Meltham Parish.
ALL WELCOME:

CHRISTMAS EVE
11:30pm: Midnight Communion – St Bartholomew’s Meltham
(the service will also be streamed live on YouTube so you can join in from home) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpj6ZG35fYEmZGXFBhDF_kw/live

CHRISTMAS DAY
9:30am – St James’ Meltham Mills
10:00am – Christ Church, Helme
11:15am – St Mary’s Wilshaw

All our events can also be found on our facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/MelthamParish/events/