New wine in old wineskins
Reflection on new wine into old wineskins. Luke 5:27-end from Morning Prayer 19/May/2022.
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Author: Rev Holdsworth
St James APCM 2022
APCM 2022
Vicar’s Report
Church Wardens Report
Falling when running
Honestly worried that I’m going to mess up soon. A letter from the Vicar.
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Vicar’s report for the APCM
The Vicar’s Report for the APCMS of St James, Slaithwaite, and St Bartholomew’s, Marsden (report for 2021/2)
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Fast for Peace and Reconciliation
The war in Ukraine is a human tragedy, with terrible suffering both in Ukraine and in Russia. Elsewhere in the world conflicts rages and destroys families and societies. Here in the UK people are anxious to help but struggle to know how. This desire to reach out to all who are affected by this conflict spans the entire community –[…]
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Considering Training
Alison Fisher is training to be a Reader – learn about her experience.
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The fig tree in the vineyard
A reflection on the parable of the fig tree in the vineyard.
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Listen to God in the Bible
The Vicar’s thoughts about our Lent course so far…
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Prayers of peace for Ukraine
Letter from the Archbishops of York and Canterbury, and actions for peace in Ukraine.
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Reading that shapes faith
In Lent this year, we will be studying the Bible together in groups and at home. The format will be the same as the “Wedding at Cana” homework we’ve been doing as a Church recently: to use our imagination to see the stories of the Bible from a new perspective. There are many other books that can be helpful too:[…]
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