I will be visiting the Christian Resources Exhibition at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate on either the 25th or 26th September 2008 – depending on whichever date proves to be the most popular – and I would love for a group of us to go! The exhibition, for those Read more…
Dear Friends, As I write this letter, I am in the midst of preparing to go on holiday! By the time you have read it, I’ll have been, enjoyed time in fresh surroundings, returned, and will probably still be trying to clear the backlog of emails, telephone calls and letters Read more…
Dear Friends, ‘Love is in the air, everywhere you look around – or so the popular song goes. But is it? Today, as I write, many people will be celebrating St. Valentine’s Day. A day when, regardless of its origins, cards, flowers and chocolates become big business as we declare Read more…
How do you feel about the Worship at Christ Church? Whether you are actively involved in preparing worship or just an interested party – it is important that the worship we experience is meaningful and engaging. At our last Church Council meeting, we discussed the possibility of setting up a Read more…
To mark the end of Fairtrade Fortnight, there will be a Fairtrade Open House at the Manse (9 Hurstway Close, Fulwood) on Saturday March 8th from 10am-4pm. Come along and sample some Fairtrade products. There will be some for sale, tea, coffee and fellowship comes free. Money collected from donations Read more…
Dear Friends, The end of the year always seems to be such a rush. People preparing for Advent and Christmas; Rehearsals for Nativities and Carol Services; Cakes and Mince pies to be made; Cards to write. Now whilst preparations in shops and stores seem to get earlier and earlier, I’m Read more…
On October 21st, Colin and I will be hosting a bring and share lunch after the morning service. Come and help me celebrate my 50th birthday and share in a time of fellowship together. We would love to see you there. God bless, Helen
“Dear Friends, Well, here we are at last! Colin and I, plus Basil, are happily settled in the manse, and I am beginning to find my feet. All sounds very simple doesn’t it, but in reality it has been a lot more challenging than that! There have been names, faces, Read more…
(Also includes the sacrament of Baptism) The theme for this year is Fire and Water – reflecting the two banners already up in the church. It would be nice to have the window sills decorated (as in previous years) and so if there are any willing volunteers, here is your Read more…