On Saturday 7th September the Church of England held it's very first learning labs in Diocese of Leeds. Over 150 people from across the diocese and beyond attended a great day. Our Churchwarden Peter, along with a Adam a member of our congregation attended the day. Peter had been invited to be a part of the panel who spoke about using Social Media in their church.Bishop Nick Baines began the day with a key note speech on the importance of engaging with the secular world through social media, before the CofE’s Head of Digital, Adrian Harris explained the many merits of A Church Near You’s new free website service.Director of Lay Training, Hayley Matthews spoke during the afternoon session, which ended with a questions to a panel that included Philip Lickley, comms and marketing officer for Bradford Cathedral, Paul Magnall from All Hallows, Leeds and Peter Henry of Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.Adam Made comment on how he thought this day would have been boring and he thought he would lose intreat, he went on to say that this was totally different, it kept him enthroled during the whole day, Adam especially liked the use of VR within the church, and how this could help us.<span style="font-size: 1rem;">Peter </span>described<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> the day as a </span>learning<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> </span>opportunity, having done the 2 workshops he found new ways of promoting the use of social media within the church.<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> </span>
Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing is the only one of it's kind in Yorkshire, the tradition of presenting a winter floor covering was revivied in 1977, and has been carried out ever since on the first full weekend in September.Each year the cart pulled by 50 men makes its way to churches and presents a token of rushers.Christ Church have been proud to be part of this event, with the vicar being presented with the rushes for the church.Over the past few years, the church has held craft stalls, and this year we had 17 craft and games stalls within church.The weather was perfect with a steady flow of visitors into church on the actual day.The PCC would like to thank all church members and all stall holders for supporting them in raising nearly £900 towards church funds.We look forward to welcoming all rush bearers on September 5th 2020
This morning was a tearful fear well to the year 6 pupils of our Parish Junior School. For the past 3 years the PCC have purchased el Salvador crosses as a leaving gift, this Morning Revd. Angela was there to present the crosses to each of the pupils.We wish them all well as they start the next chapter in there lives and prepare for High School. But before them we wish all the pupils a safe and Happy Summer Holiday
This years summer fayre will be held in church on Saturday July 6th starting at 10am. Our summer fayres have always been well attended by our community and church family. This year we have our cake stall, book stall and tombola stall as well as other games for all the family. Our church cafe will be selling the popular bacon butties as well as pie and peas at lunchtime. Members of our local community are also invited to have stalls, and this year we have the fair trade stall, Hand knitted baby clothes and <span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">handmade ceramics and candles/wax melts to name but a few, it’s still not too late to book your stall</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">All proceeds from the summer fayre will be going to the church fabric fund</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">We hope to see you there. </span>
