Saturday December 10th
Our annual Carol singing raised £89 for Restore, a charity that works with homeless people in York. Restore is our charity for 2011/12-
www.restoreyork.co.uk
Sunday December 4th
Christingle Craft afternoon followed by Christingle service. 33 adults and children enjoyed their activities- typical quotes were 'David- you have got enough glue', Eleanor said she was having a fun time making a card. Paula said 'ow' (which we think was connected with the ends of the cocktail sticks), Millie said she had a nice afternoon with hammer beads and paper chains. making.
44 of the 66 shoeboxes donated to Operation Christmas Child by church members and their friends. Even though we are in difficult times the number donated are 13 more than last year. Our thanks go to all who donated.
5th November
28 adults and 16 children gathered together to enjoy a bonfire party.
Special thanks go to those who organised the food, fire and fireworks.
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14th - 16th October Peak Adventure Visit report & photos HERE
Sunday 2nd of October.
Today we celebrated the baptism of Connor one of our young people. After completing a Youth Alpha Course Connor decided for himself that he would like to be baptized and that now was the right time.
The service was led by Rev Helen Harrell and afterwards we joined together for coffee followed by a faith lunch.
Sunday 25th September
Harvest Festival: gifts of food were brought forward with proceeds from their sale going to Restore York, a charity for the support and housing of homeless people in York.see their web site HERE
Hedgerow Harvest one of the floral displays.
Saturday 17th September Open Day report here
Sunday 18th September Rededication Service report here
Sean, Elaine and family started out at 9-15am on a sponsored bike ride around the circuit of 12 churches. Children will take it in turns to help out on trailer bikes and tandems. The 35 mile route is expected to take around 8 hours and is in aid of renovation funds.
Update 5pm- early return:
Weather held out, great welcome at churches. Thankyou for all the support. So far an excellent sum of £507 raised. Elaine admits to aching parts of the body :-). Children were fantastic.
Monday March 6th
Renovation work has begun. The pews have been removed and a start made on levelling the floor.
Sunday February 20th
10-30am: Morning Worship was led by Mr Peter Cookson.
This was our last service in the chapel prior to building changes.
Services will now be held in the hall until the building changes are complete.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
3/12/2011 mh