Since June 2018 we have been using churchbox, a church administration system. The PCC have now decided to upgrade our administration system to Iknow Church, this is the Church of England preferred system. Members of our congregation will shortly be getting an email asking you to create your account, can we please ask, in the first instance that everyone does this.Anyone who serves on a rota, can you enter dates your not able to cover All rota reminders and general information will moving forward be sent from our iknow church accountPlease feel free to play around with the system, add your prayer requests or your Thanksgivings.Our Churchwarden, Peter Henry is happy to help anyone set up their account he is available on a Tuesday and Saturday at coffee mornings and after Sunday service.
Christ Church opens its doors this Ascension day, Thursday May 30th at the start of thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer, from Ascension day to Pentecost. Join us at the start of this years wave of prayer we have reflective prayer stations and prayer resources, or you can sit in the peace and quiet of the church.Church will be open from 9am till 4pm with activities for children of all ages.
In 2018 Christ Church held it's first light up with love this Mothering Sunday. With over 250 candles being lit for mums and anyone who has been like a mum to us.This year we will again be lighting the church with love. Candles cost £1.00 each.To add your mum to our list, either call into church on a Tuesday or Saturday during our coffee morning, alternatively see our post on Facebook and donate thereYou can also carry out a BACS transfer, if using this method e-mail the names in BLOCK CAPITALS to us at Info@christchurchsb.org.uk . Please use as your payment reference the first name on it together with the number of candles your donation is for.Bank sort code: 20-35-84Account: 50683485
Every year Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival keep a old tradition alive by presenting rushes to churches whilst raising funds for local charities. This year they have made a donation of £250.00 towards our 2019 project. In total 6 fantastic charities received donations this year.Pictured is the Church Secretary Mrs Anthea Gee and the Chairman of the Rushbearing Festival Mr Gaz Baigent.Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival takes place over the first full weekend in September, and will return on September 7th.For more details on the Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival please go to http://rushbearing.com/
