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Shred Treasure Hunt

June 30, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Church life

This Hunt (without collecting treasure) can be a lovely walk for everyone during the month of July. You could still go after this, but one or two clues could be missing.

Letter from Bishop Nick Baines

June 29, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Letter

As part of the Clergy team for the Diocese of Leeds, I regularly receive supportive words from our Bishops and their teams. As we are slowly emerging from the physical restrictions that coronavirus started, I thought you might also find this extract from Bishop Nick Baines’ latest letter encouraging for you too: …from Bishop Nick Baines Dear Brothers and Sisters[…]

Women less quiet

June 24, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

As I read Joanna’s faith story, generously shared in the hope that it encourages others, I was captured by the phrase “women less quiet”. Remember, both the incarnation and the resurrection of Jesus were revealed first to women. It is thanks to ‘women less quiet’, speaking out in courage, that other people have been helped to discover Jesus too.

Faith is my oxygen

June 17, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Letter

Every Wednesday we have a reflection from a member of the congregation. I was delighted to receive an email from Emma Price (Em) who grew up in Marsden and attended both St Bartholomew’s and St James Churches. Em sent an encouraging email for us and hopes that you may remember her as she remembers you all in her prayers… …by[…]

#BlackLivesMatter

June 10, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

A personal reflection from the Vicar on #BlackLivesMatter

The Shred Whit Walk

June 3, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Church life

Photographs from our Shred Whit Sunday walk

God and the Coronavirus

May 27, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

One of our congregation, Melanie Haigh, was recently given a copy of the book, “Where is God in a Coronavirus World”, and after reading it has kindly written an insightful book review for us. If you would like to borrow the book, Melanie has left her contact details at the end of this post. … from Melanie Haigh “Where is[…]

I am a work in progress

May 20, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

This Wednesday, Dave Fisher shares the result of his reflection on the question, “who am I?” – adding to the voices of Marsden and Slaithwaite as we think about ‘who we are’ in relation to who Jesus is. It has been wonderful hearing from so many different people, and we hope to have more to share each Wednesday. If you[…]

Jesus and me

May 13, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

People from Slaithwaite and Marsden continue to share their faith with readers of this website, and today Carol Holdsworth answers the questions from last Sunday’s Sermon: Who are you, and who is Jesus? During the sermon we were invited to think about these questions and write, list, draw, paint or doodle the answers – to basically do what we find[…]

The faith of children

May 6, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Childrens Church activity, Church life, Prayer, Reflection

Wednesday’s update is usually something reflective, an opportunity to share our faith. It was delightful to hear from Ali and her retreat in Northumbria, and from Elaine on how her faith helps her find peace. Over the past two weeks I have been inviting the children from our Shred Sunday School, and from Slaithwaite CofE Junior and Infant School to[…]