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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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!

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 →

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 →

A big crane has spent two days on site this week, putting the steelwork frame onto the concrete foundations.  It really feels as if we are making headway after so many frustrations. And below you can see the steelwork actually … Continue reading →

Roll up, roll up for the greatest show in town. September 2,3,4,5. Yes, before the latest crop of our young people go off to college and travels. and so that we can have a great laugh together. Tickets on sale … Continue reading →

In 2012 the Minister, Ian Lucraft, drafted a ‘Church Strategy’ document to try to set out what he thought the church wanted to be and do. Not everyone thought this was necessary, or agreed with everything within it, or the … Continue reading →