Today marks the start of our 200th celebrations. at 11am on Thursday 24th May 1821, the very first service was held in Christ Church.200 years, 13 vicars, 2 building alterations, 4 internal alterations, 3 organs and 3 sets of bells later Christ Church is still serving the Parish.Talk of a new church started at the Wharf Inn in 1803. By 1817 after a deadlock of some 14years a meeting was held in the Bulls Head Inn, public subscription was opened to pay for the new church. The site for the church was exchanged for the land of the old chapel with Mr William and George Greenup. John Oakes was appointed as the architect. The foundation stone was laid by Mr. Thomas Dyson esq. on April 22<sup>nd</sup>, 1819.The church was opened under licence from the Archbishop of York with the consecration 2 years later.
Following the announcement of the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a virtual book of condolence has been made available from the Church of England. Should you wish to sign please follow the following link https://www.churchofengland.org/remembering-his-royal-highness-prince-philipAt this time we pray for the Queen and the Royal Family<div title="Page 1"><div><div><div>Most merciful God,whose wisdom is beyond our understanding,surround the Queen and the Royal Family with your love, that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss,but have confidence in your goodness,and strength to meet the days to come.We ask this through Christ our Lord.</div></div></div><div><div><div>Amen.</div></div></div></div>
This Calderdale Libraries’ project in Sowerby Bridge will be starting up very soon…….By way of reminder, Something in the Air? is funded as part of the national Engaging Libraries 2 programme and it aims to engage local people of all ages, in and around Sowerby Bridge, with research around air quality and health. The project is supported by researchers at the University of Manchester.Between March and September, there will be a series of free events, where attendees can hear from specialists and ask questions about all sorts of issues around air quality and health.People living in Sowerby Bridge will also be able to borrow and experiment with 2 types of portable air quality monitor, for measuring indoor and outdoor air quality, and to share and discuss their findings.A Year 6 class at Bolton Brow Primary Academy will also be involved with the project.Our first event will be held on Zoom on Wednesday March 3<sup>rd</sup> at 7pm. We will be in conversation with Dr Mark Broomfield, author of ‘Every Breath You Take: A User’s Guide to the Atmosphere’.Mark will talk about his book, his own air quality journey, surprising facts about air quality and why it matters to us in Sowerby Bridge in 2021.Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/every-breath-you-take-tickets-138932010383If anyone would like to join our mailing list, to receive a digital copy of our introductory leaflet and to be the first to hear about events and opportunities available through the project, please drop us an e-mail at: sita@calderdale.gov.uk
In the Consistory Court of the Diocese of LeedsChurch of Sowerby Bridge: Christ ChurchIn the parish of Sowerby BridgeNOTICE IS GIVEN that we are applying to the Consistory Court of the diocese for permission to carry out the following:Introduction of 110 padded chairs formerly in the church of Holmfield, to be used in the gallery of the church to provide additional socially distanced seating capacity, pursuant to an Archdeacon’s temporary minor reordering licence issued on 3 January 2020.Copies of the relevant plans and documents may be examined online athttps://www.christchurchsb.org.uk/news/(If changes to a church are proposed, a copy of the petition and of any designs, plans, photographs and other documents that were submitted with it must be displayed in the church or at another place where they may be conveniently inspected by the public.)Petitioners:1. PETER HENRY, CHURCHWARDEN2. REVD. ANGELA DICK, VICAR3. DAVE GILL, CHURCHWARDENDate 19/01/2021If you wish to object to any of the works or proposals you should send a letter stating the grounds of your objection to The Diocesan Registrar atLupton Fawcett LLPYorkshire HouseEast ParadeLeedsLS1 5BDso that your letter reaches the registrar not later than 18/02/2021. A letter of objection must include your name and address and state whether you live in the parish and/or your name is entered on the church electoral roll of the parish or any other basis on which you have an interest in the matter.
