This month we record the final service taken by Revd. Phil before he moved to be Associate Priest for the Parishes of Ferrybridge, Brotherton, Knottingley, Kellington with Whitley, and Womersley in the Diocese of Leeds. Our very best wishes to him, and Charlotte and Archie, as this new chapter opens in their lives.Revd. Roy writes the Dear Friends text and bids us to keep God close in everyday life: don’t box God into only speaking to you in prayer, or as you read scripture... Roy also found time to write about the 1944 Education Act, an endeavour deserving of a metal of some sort.Lynn Allan reports on a recent Mothers’ Union meeting where they were introduced to Fiddle Pinnies; a simple piece of fabric that helps dementia sufferers. We congratulate Doreen and Len Carpenter on their 70th Wedding Anniversary, and Jill Clarke seeks volunteers for Open the Book.Finally, I write some nonsense about the recent St Wilfrid’s Beatle Drive.
Welcome to the June 2024 edition of Connected. In May St Wilfrid’s held its annual Spring Fair on a gloriously sunny and warm Saturday afternoon. It was good to see the church filled with people enjoying the occasion. During the Fair the Yorkshire Rotters attended, distributing leaflets on garden composting and recipe cards that demonstrated tasty and healthy ways to ‘use up’ food to avoid waste.There is a brief report on the Churches Together Quiz held in the Portholme Church, and news from the Fairburn Singers who have a fund-raising concert planned for 22nd June in The Riley-Smith Hall, Tadcaster, where they will be joined by the Featherstone Male Voice Choir. Should be a great evening!
Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Connected.Lots to do this month - Spring Fairs, Baked Potato Suppers, Quizzes, and all of the usual Community Lunches, Coffee Mornings and the rest. Anyone would think that Spring had arrived or something.Revd. Phil Grayson writes his final Dear Friends article: thanks for all of your input to Connected Phil, it was most welcome.We have reports on the recent Fairburn Singers Concert at St Wilfrid's, and Cake! Coffee! Movie! at St Francis.And Pat Jarvis updates us on the progress, with sound systems, and in finding a new Rector. If anyone has an unwanted Rector, in need of a new home, please let Pat know.
The weather this week has included some warmer, sunny intervals, which is very welcome. It has been so wet this year that I swear that I'm developing webbed feet.Revd. Christine Gillespie writes the Dear Friends article this month; focussing on the Passion Story.We also hear from Sheila Newsome on how we are called to be Disciples, and Pat Jarvis provides a full update of matters at St Wilfrid's Church. And Lis Middup looks forward to St Wilfrid's Spring Fair
