Prayer – The Church of England in Marsden and Slaithwaite

Prayer makes change

May 29, 2021 Rev Holdsworth Prayer

Glennis Thombs is a trained Reader in the Church of England. Here she reflects on prayer and the change it has brought to her life. Glennis writes… Inventor C F Kettering said: The greatest thing a generation can do is lay a few stepping stones for the next generation.Looking back on my life I can see the stepping stones God[…]

Hope Space in our Church buildings

February 17, 2021 Rev Holdsworth Prayer

Martin Lowles explains why a quiet space in our church buildings can be a different space available to you.

Alone and together

January 27, 2021 Rev Holdsworth Prayer, Uncategorized

Ali Baxter reflects on being alone, being together and the importance of prayer

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[…]

Image of book with words, "To you O Lord I lift up my soul"

Let us pray with one heart and mind

March 26, 2020 Rev Holdsworth Church life, Prayer

One the the most significant stages in the growth of my faith, was learning to say Morning Prayer from the Church of England’s Daily Office. It isn’t the only form of regular prayer devotional, but it was the one which resonated with me. There was something about the liturgy (here I mean the words we say together as a church)[…]