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Job Vacancy for Lunch Club

All of a sudden things are moving forward. Methodist Homes for the Aged has now advertised for the new part-time job at Christ Church to act as the Lunch Club Co-ordinator. Click on this link to read the full article: … Continue reading

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Inspiration from the President

Well, the President certainly inspired us on Sunday. Rev Steven Wild spoke of going out to meet people where they are.  He called us to take the love that we have through the gospel of Jesus, and share it with … Continue reading

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President of the Methodist Conference come to Christ Church

The President of the Methodist Church in Great Britain, Rev Steven Wild, is coming to Christ Church Stocksbridge this coming Sunday. Steven is starting the celebrations for the building of the new church and community hall at Christ Church. Steven … Continue reading

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Generous Giving

The Church was taken aback during the autumn because the Tax Authorities decided that the building would be liable for the full VAT rate.  We had believed that it would be exempt as a new church hall should be.  But … Continue reading

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Building Developments

It has been an immensely frustrating time coping with building delays.  There have been several factors, and it seems as if they have all transpired against us.  But we hope that these delays are now behind us.  The builders are … Continue reading

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Children’s Nativity

Amanda and Heather led a very successful series of children’s Sunday morning singing sessions to prepare for the Nativity Sunday.  Lots of fun, cakes and singing. Then on Sunday 20th December they shared in the morning service with the congregation.  … Continue reading

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New Children’s Christmas Singing

A new singing and craft club is running at Christ Church this Christmas.  It’s being run by Amanda Cheetham of ‘Rhythm and Rhyme’, and starts on Sunday 6th December at 9.30. It will include learning Christmas songs, craft and games.  … Continue reading

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Christmas Events

There’s a lot going on at Christ Church this Christmas.  Carol singing, music concerts, Christingle, Nativity and others. Here’s a leaflet giving you all the details. Christmas events v2 2015 You’d be most welcome to any of these events!

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Lunch Club gets support from MHA

The Methodist Homes for the Aged, as well as running wonderful residential homes for older people, also runs a number of schemes across the country called “Living at home”.  The aim is to provide services and activities in the community, … Continue reading

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Welcome to the new Stocksbridge Women’s Institute

We are absolutely thrilled that the new Stocksbridge Women’s Institute has decided that they want to hold their meetings at Christ Church.  We welcome them and hope that it will be a great venue for them. Until the new community … Continue reading

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