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We’re having a bit of a haiatus in the work, while the details of the underpinning of the church foundations are agreed.  We always knew there would be some design work at this stage, and we have a four week … Continue reading →

Finally, after all the heartache and hard work by so many people in planning, fund-raising, practical preparations, it has started! The subcontractors moved in on Monday morning and they expect to clear the old hall by Wednesday.  Then the same … Continue reading →

Lily, Stella, Max and  Archie, four of the youngest people at church help the minister, Rev Ian Lucraft, to cut the first sods of grass for the new church hall.  William, looking on here, help Ian to replace them afterwards … Continue reading →

We’ve just heard that we have been awarded a new minibus with an accessible lift. It is for our developing church and community work at Christ Church. The bus has been granted to Pitsmoor and Shiregreen Community Transport (PSCT) by … Continue reading →

We were thrilled to welcome over 30 young children and their parents from the new toddler singing group to share in our Easter morning service. We haven’t got a photo, as it wasn’t appropriate, but in our mind’s eyes we … Continue reading →

Here are some photos from the wonderful Nativity Service.  We loved seeing the children acting out the Christmas story and listening to the songs they had learned in the music group. Thanks to Amanda for the music group sessions; we … Continue reading →

Families and friends came together on 2nd November 2014 for the baptism of Reuben Jack Priestley.  It was a joyous occasion that filled the church to over-flowing.  Reuben was given a Baptism gift-box, with cards and gifts, and we all … Continue reading →

The Church Meeting on Sunday approved the plans and the choice of builder for the new hall and link.  The builder is Restoration of Glossop, and you can see some examples of their work on their website at http://www.restorationprojects.co.uk. The … Continue reading →

We’re trialling a new summer music activity for children. During the summer break of Busy Little Hands baby and toddler group Amanda Cheetham will be running her Rhythm and Rhyme music club at Christ Church each Wednesday in August. These … Continue reading →

The Busy Little Hands had a great end of term party. The circus themed end of term summer party was enjoyed by all the children. Activities included face painting, circus themed craft, bouncy castle and singing. The children enjoyed the … Continue reading →