Our shape up and lose sessions will continue every Monday from 11.00 am at Holy Trinity Church. Why not join us for half an hours exercise followed by a soup and roll lunch? For more information contact Rev Margaret, Marion Lacey or Sue Mellor. All Welcome.
A short service using Common Worship.
Morning Prayer Book of Common Prayer. Please note the later start time of 10.00am
Rose Queen Festival - Churches Together will again have a float in the Carnival procession on Saturday 30 June. If anyone would like to help prepare the float then please meet at the canal basin at 9 am.
If you have a child that would like to be on the float then please meet at the canal basin at 12.00 noon.
The carnival procession begins at 1pm
Come and join us at our coffee morning at the Mechanics Institute from 9.30am. This time proceeds will go to Christian Aid.
Holy Communion (Order Two) - a short said service that lasts about half an hour. It includes a short sermon.
Our next Cafe Eucharist is on Sunday 1 July from 10.15am at Holy Trinity. We will start with a tea/ coffee and a croissant/ pastry. The service will then start at about 10.45am. The theme this time is a healing touch. All welcome!
A short sung service at St James' Church at 6.30pm
Shape up and Lose sessions will continue today at 11.00 am. Why not join us for half an hour's exercise, followed by a soup and roll lunch. For more details contact Marion Lacy or Sue Mellor.
For those who lunch, the next opportunity is to be on Tuesday 3 Julyat 12.30pm at the Barrel Inn at Bretton Please let John Swift or Eileen Connell know if you'd like to go and for the exact timings of the lunch.
On Tuesday 3 July at 7.00pm there will a meeting at St James’ Church to discuss forming a Friends of Taxal Churchyard. It’s an Open Meeting so please pass on the message. All welcome.
A fun opportunity for toddlers and young children to hear a Bible story, to sing songs and to enjoy a craft activity with their parent or carer. The adults can enjoy a chat as well. A great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
A service from the Book of Common Prayer. Please note later start time of 10.00am.
8.00am Eucharist (Order 2)
10.30 Parish Eucharist
There's fun for all the family at our next Messy Church onMay 13 at 3.30-5.30pm. More details to follow soon!
Our shape up and lose sessions will continue every Monday from 11.00 am at Holy Trinity Church. Why not join us for half an hours exercise followed by a soup and roll lunch? For more details speak to Marion Lacey and Sue Mellor.
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer. Please note later start time of 10.00am.
8.00 am at Holy Trinity Church (Book of Common Prayer)
10.30 Parish Eucharist
As this is the third Sunday of the month, there will be an opportunity for anyone who would like prayers for healing, or for a particular issue to come into the chancel where Revd Margaret and other members of the Ministry Team will pray with you. Alternatively, you can place a Prayer Request in a basket at the chancel steps. These will be prayed for too.
Our shape up and lose sessions will continue every Monday from 11.00 am at Holy Trinity Church. Why not join us for half an hours exercise followed by a soup and roll lunch? For more information contact Rev Margaret, Marion Lacey or Sue Mellor. All Welcome
Cromford Court: There is a Eucharist at Cromford Court on Tuesday 15 May at 11.00am. All are welcome to join us.
A chance to bring clothes and toys your child(ren) have outgrown and find new ones! Also enjoy a chat over a cup of tea/ coffee while the children play.
Do join us at 2.30pm and help to celebrate this ancient ceremony peculiar to Derbyshire at which Whaley Bridge Band will be playing.
8.00 am Holy Communion (Order Two)
10.30 Parish Eucharist.
Summer Market and Cream Teas on Saturday 23 June 1.00 - 5.00 pm at Holy Trinity Church: Cream Teas will be served from 1pm. If you would like to have a stall at this event, please contact Joyce Hibbert (01663 734240).
Men's Group: The men's group meets on Wednesday 20 June at 2.15pm at Holy Trinity when Fred Robinson will talk and lead discussion on the topic of Christian Fellowship. There will also be the opportunity for informal chat. All men welcome.
Morning Holy Communion (Order 2) Please note the later start time of 10.00am
We will be preparing our Well dressing from Monday 18th to Friday 22 June. We hope that you will be able to help with this and there is a sign up sheet at the back of church for the following times: Mon 18- 9.30am– 12.00, 2.30-4.30, 6.00-8.00pm Tues 19 - 10.00am-12.00, 2.00-4.00pm, 6.00-8.00pm Wed & Thurs -9.30am-12.00 2.00-4.00pm and 6.00-8.00pm Fri- finishing off from 9.00am. All welcome to help or just come along to have a look and brew up for us! For more information contact Sue Mellor.
Our next Café Church takes place at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday 10 June at 4.00pm. It’s a chance to relax and chat over tea/ coffee and cake; a time also to think a little about our faith. If you can help with cakes, please speak to Sue Mellor.
A fun time for small children, parents and carers. Story time and craft activities. Refreshments.
On Monday 4 June we have our bi-monthly afternoon at Cromford Court. This time we are having a sing a long. You're very welcome to come along. If you're able to help with sandwiches, scones or cakes, please speak to Jennifer Jackson.
A short service using Common Worship.
8.00 am Holy Communion (Order Two)
10.30 Parish Eucharist
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Between Ascension Day and Pentecost, as part of an initiative started by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, people globally will be praying that others will come to know Jesus. (See May’s parish magazine for more details. )As part of this initiative, we are also holding a reflective, meditative style session this evening at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church. They will last about an hour. Please try to come along.
Deanery Synod: Rev Andy Bull will be speaking on ‘the gap between the rich and the poor' (Christians against poverty) , on Tuesday 15 May at St Mark’s Church Bredbury 7.30pm for 7.45pm. All Welcome.
There will be a Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church to celebrate Ascension Day followed by a simple breakfast. If you would like to come please sign up on the list at the back of church so that we know numbers for breakfast.
Between Ascension Day and Pentecost, as part of an initiative started by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York people globally will be praying that others will come to know Jesus. (See May’s parish magazine for more details). As part of this initiative, we are also holding a reflective, meditative style session this evening at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church. It will last about an hour. Please try to come along. There will be a similar service held next week at the same time.
Bishop Libby and Archdeacon Ian are doing a Prayer Walk across the Deanery, starting at st Mark's Bredbury (time of starting as yet unconfirmed) and ending up in Whaley Bridge at about 4.00pm. Details are still being finalised but there will be a short service to end the walk, probably in the canal basin. It will be good to welcome them to Whaley Bridge so please put the date in your diary.
This important service is for Church Wardens and all Sides people and takes place on Tuesday 1 May at 7.30pm at St Paul's Stalybridge. If you need a lift to the service please speak to Rev Margaret or one of the Church Wardens.
Churches Together in Whaley Bridge AGM: This is on Tuesday 26 June at Sacred Heart
R C Church at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Praying for healing has always been an important part of the church’s mission – whether that is praying for personal issues, for family members or friends and for the needs of the world. Each fifth Sunday we have a special service for healing and wholeness at Kettleshulme during which people who wish it can receive the laying on of hands and anointing. All are welcome. If you’d like to know more please speak to Revd Margaret or Revd Richard.
8.00 am Holy Communion (Order Two)
10.30 Parish Eucharist
The APCM takes place on Sunday 22 April at St James' Church after the Parish Eucharist.The meeting will review parish activities for the past year and receive the audited accounts.
Organised by Trinity Stitchers, this festival includes exhibits, craft stall, refreshments and tombola, Admission is £1 for adults. Proceeds to Air Ambulance Service.
Also on Sunday 22nd - 12.00 noon - 4.00pm
Our shape up and lose sessions will continue every Monday from 11.00 am at Holy Trinity Church. Why not join us for half an hours exercise followed by a soup and roll lunch? For more information contact Rev Margaret, Marion Lacey or Sue Mellor. All Welcome
Services on Easter Sunday -
10.30 Family Eucharist at Holy Trinity.
Holy Communion (Order Two) - a short said service that lasts about half an hour. It includes a short sermon.
A short service meditating upon the Last Hour of the Cross
10.00am at the Uniting Church - At the foot of the cross - a joint service with Churches Together.
The Maundy Thursday Service will now be held at St James' Church . This will be a Eucharist commemorating the Last Supper with foot washing and stripping the altar.
There will be a vigil - Watching with Jesus - until 10.00pm
