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Cameron and Gemma asked if they could have a naming ceremony for their two children.  We were happy to do this, one sunny Sunday morning recently.  We created a set of promises, based on the work of the Church of … Continue reading →

We published two more photos of the ribbon cutting. They are both on their own page under the Developments tab, but here is one of them. We are so thrilled that some more parents and children are sharing Sunday mornings … Continue reading →

At long last we are beginning to see the end of this mammoth task. Here is a picture of the new hall, showing how it fits alongside the existing building. We are now fitting soap dispensers, waiting for the floor … Continue reading →

Stocksbridge Arts Society, who hold a weekly informal art class at Christ Church every Tuesday morning at 9.45, have now got a welcome page on our website.  Here is a copy of the page which appears under the ‘Community’ tab … Continue reading →

Our new partners in developing the Lunch Club, Methodist Homes for the Aged (MHA), are promoting their arrival with us in Stocksbridge by holding a cream tea at Christ Church. It will from 1.30-3.30 on the afternoon of the 16th … Continue reading →

We’re delighted to welcome to our team Wendy Law, as the new Lunch Club Co-ordinator. Wendy is a local Stocksbridge woman, who is thrilled to be taking up this opportunity to lead a team of committed volunteers to develop and … Continue reading →

We shared together in a wonderful dedication service for our new hall, though it isn’t quite finished yet!  There were cables hanging from the ceiling and the bare concrete floor. Rev David Grosch-Miller the Moderator of the General Assembly of … Continue reading →

At last we are nearly there. On Sunday 15 May we welcome Rev David Grosch-Miller to dedicate our new hall during the morning service (10.45).  David is the national Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, and … Continue reading →

We’re delighted that after so many delays the roof is finally being laid.  The upper level roof is complete and the lower level roof will be laid in the coming days. The builders now have to bring a big crane … Continue reading →

Social Café Project Co-ordinator  A new project is being created in Stocksbridge to help isolated men and women in the area get their lives back. The project will operate a once a week café-style drop-in service, with activities and support … Continue reading →