Learn about Christenings
The Vicar gives an invitation to everyone in Marsden and Slaithwaite to be Christened in their Parish Church
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The Vicar Writes
Letter from the Vicar on 6th Jan 2021
It is with sadness that we have decided to suspend gathering in St James’ and St Bartholomew’s Churches until a review of the coronavirus situation on the 15th February
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Happy Epiphany 2021
Happy New Year, and Happy Epiphany! I like to provide a transcript of the sermon for those who have difficulty hearing YouTube videos, but in order to do this I usually start with a script. I’ve just returned from holiday and recorded this sermon from three bullet-points rather than a script: The Epiphany of returning to work The Epiphany of[…]
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‘Happy’ Christmas 2020
A Christmas sermon for the people of Marsden, Slaithwaite and the surrounding communities
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Marsden Jazz 2020
The Marsden Jazz Festival comes to St Bartholomew’s
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Christmas Concert at St Bartholomew’s
Marsden Silver Prize Band and Colne Valley Male Voice Choir present an online Christmas Concert
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Christmas Tree Festival 2020
Celebrating our Christmas Tree Festival and the wonderful people who have contributed to it.
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Shred Christmas Party 2020
The Shred Family (Alternative) Christmas Party
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Are you the fake Vicar?
The voice of one crying out in the Wilderness, “Oi! Are you the fake Vicar?” A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Advent for the people of Marsden, Slaithwaite and the surrounding communities.
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Church, Cancer and Christianity
Helen talks about her faith, having cancer and fundraising for St Bartholomew’s in Marsden
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