The Vicar Writes – Page 3 – The Church of England in Marsden and Slaithwaite

Patching old cloaks

June 1, 2022 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

A poetic reflection on Luke 5:27-end by Marian Bray

Preparing for Church Growth course

May 25, 2022 Rev Holdsworth Letter

Letter to the Church about Church Growth

New wine in old wineskins

May 20, 2022 Rev Holdsworth Reflection

Reflection on new wine into old wineskins. Luke 5:27-end from Morning Prayer 19/May/2022.

Falling when running

May 12, 2022 Rev Holdsworth Church life

Honestly worried that I’m going to mess up soon. A letter from the Vicar.

Vicar’s report for the APCM

April 25, 2022 Rev Holdsworth Letter

The Vicar’s Report for the APCMS of St James, Slaithwaite, and St Bartholomew’s, Marsden (report for 2021/2)

Fast for Peace and Reconciliation

March 30, 2022 Rev Holdsworth Prayer

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 –[…]