Rev Holdsworth

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[…]

3rd Sunday after Trinity

June 27, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Sermon

The Church is the people of God, and although we are physically separate, we continue to worship together with one heart and mind: Many of us are praying at 10am every Sunday BBC1 11:45am: The Rev Kate Bottley meets artists of different faiths who are finding common ground, and a former Buddhist monk who now shares his mindfulness techniques with[…]

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.

2nd Sunday after Trinity

June 21, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Sermon

Ask the Vicar a question.
Faith, no matter how experienced, can grow. The Archbishop of Canterbury (in 1093), St Anselm had a motto, “Faith seeking understanding”, which was shorthand for “an active love of God seeking a deeper knowledge of God”.

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[…]

1st Sunday after Trinity

June 13, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Sermon

Over the last few week’s sermons I have been prompting you to think about your faith, your relationship with Jesus, and the nature of the church. I haven’t offered too many answers. Our faith grows when we are curious, and all faith, no matter how experienced, has room for growth.

#BlackLivesMatter

June 10, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

A personal reflection from the Vicar on #BlackLivesMatter

Trinity Sunday

June 7, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Sermon

Happy Trinity Sunday… a day of curiosity and questions! One God… Three persons? There is a special online service live on YouTube at 9am with the Archbishop of York Many of us are praying at 10am every Sunday BBC1 10:45am: The Rev Canon Leigh Richardson leads a service for Trinity Sunday from St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire. With hymns sung[…]

The Shred Whit Walk

June 3, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Church life

Photographs from our Shred Whit Sunday walk