About Us – Page 10 – The Church of England in Marsden and Slaithwaite

An image of God

July 29, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

Once upon a time, Cynthia Hooper was asked to draw an image of God. A simple picture with such depth of theological understanding…

A Cycling Vicar

July 22, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

I really love riding my bicycle, but my perspective on cycling, like my perspective on God, has changed over time.

Poetic Faith

July 15, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Church life

Pamela Denton has been writing poetry for many years and expressing her faith through verse. Pam claims to have a simple faith, but in the words of her poem I see the wisdom of the Holy Spirit at work

Challenging and extraordinary times

July 10, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Letter

We are living through challenging and extraordinary times. The church, committed to the real world and the communities in which we are set, has continued to worship and serve despite the restrictions. Given the nature of the virus, it will be some time before we emerge into something resembling ‘normality’. We have to be clear and honest about that.

The shared journey

July 8, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

Martin Lowles offers you an insight into his faith journey, a shared journey with many people and most notably with Jesus

Exploring feelings of inadequacy

July 1, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

I think that the biggest good news for me is that God showed his love for us by the way in which Jesus lived his life, and the messages of love that he brought from the Father. Good news is also the inclusiveness and compassion which Jesus showed towards others and how he wanted everyone to share in God’s love

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[…]