We were very proud to witness the presentation of the highest award that can be made to a Beaver being presented at our parade service on 29th June 2025. Jackson had earned 8 staged badges, including having four nights away at a Harry Potter camp, helping out at Happy Days charity and attending the Toy […]
Maria King, pianist extraordinaire entertained her audience on Saturday June 14th with lightning fast fingers that skipped across the keyboard to produce some great tunes from across the decades. We were also treated to some tunes from her son Joshua on his trumpet, including the James Bond theme. If you want to hear a […]
Delicious butties mad with Todd’s excellent bacon A variety of bakes for sale Books, jigsaws, games/toys Plants for your garden
Yorkshire Synod Big Day Out 2025 The Yorkshire Synod Big Day Out this year took place at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park on 17th May. There were 150 tickets sold, with under 18s not needing a ticket. Janet and I arrived about 10.15, and the event was due to start at 10.30. On arrival we bumped […]
Easter has arrived. And everywhere we look we see bunnies, eggs and chicks. But whilst these are signs of new life, this isn’t really the true message of Easter. We need to keep reminding people that we are celebrating the risen Lord. This is why, at the front of our church we are proudly displaying […]
We were privileged to be entertained by the Big Band sound of the ‘Flash Backs’ on Saturday 12th April. The 15 piece band played such classics as ‘Little brown jug’, ‘Beyond the sea’, ‘New York, New York’ and of course, ‘In the mood’. The crowd enjoyed refreshments at the interval, and of course, there was […]
We have an opportunity for a part time Parish Nurse to work with older people in our surrounding community. If you, or someone you know, is an experienced Christian nurse* and think this part time post, a flexible 8 hours per week, might suit, please see details in our application pack *The Equality Act 2010 […]
The next Repair Cafe will be on Saturday 17th May, at All Saints Parish Hall, Godfrey Rd as usual. Please bring your broken items and someone will try to fix them! Or just come for a coffee and a cake and a natter. All are welcome. No charge, but donations welcome.
Our Mary and Joseph are going to travel from household to household during advent. Their real journey to Bethlehem was a hard one, and they struggled to find shelter when they got there. We remember and pray for all those struggling to find shelter, comfort, food or hope on their physical or spiritual journeys. Mary […]
The next 2 Repair Cafes, at All Saints Church Hall, Godfrey Rd, Skircoat Green, are on Saturday 16th Nov 24 and Sat 18th Jan 25, from 1.30 to 4.30. Last admissions at 4. If you have an item for repair, it is a good idea to email [email protected] to check there is likely to be […]
The volunteers are out getting the garden ready for spring and summer. Hanging baskets and fence tubs have been fitted and planted, the water butt and compost container are in place, the stone bed is being given over entirely to edible plants (so no one need be confused as to what is an edible herb!) […]
Come and join us! Enjoy a bacon or vegan butty Find some yummy cakes, interesting books, plants for your garden and that surprise something from the bric-a-brack. All in aid of a good cause that supports people around the world who are in crisis, irrespective of faith or race.
Our buffet lunches are always very popular thanks to delicious food and good company. Will you be there? Just tuen up on April 7th at 12. You will be made very welcome.
Tired but happy after our very first Skircoat Repair Café ! We had some lovely feedback on everything from the friendly positive atmosphere to the delicious cakes. Over 30 items were brought in, half were fixed and advice was given on many others. Thank you so much to the wonderful guest fixers from Huddersfield Repair […]
We are still looking to recruit a part time Parish Nurse. The post is for 8 hours per week, and an additional 8 per month. These can be worked fairly flexibly to fit around a psot holders other committments. The nurse will support mainly elderly people in managing their health, accessing health and welfare services […]
The insects are really enjoying it. Hopefully the humans are too. Keep an eye on the vegtables, especially the courgettes. Please pick them – they are best before they turn to marrows. They hide under the leaves, so you need to have a good look. Keep an eye out for the runner beans and tomatoes, […]
3rd Tuesday of the month 10:30 – 12. Informal. Good company, often including Freddie the Sprollie. Come for the whole hour and a half or just for 10 minutes. Give it a go, or you will never know!
We are always complimented on the variety and quality of food available on both our savoury and sweet buffet tables. The only complaints are that the plates are too small, but there is the option of second helpings! Sunday July 2nd at 12 noon, following the morning service. You are welcome to come to the […]
Nicola Mills has a stunning voice. Listen to her as you enjoy a cream tea. Saturday 15th July at 2.30pm
It is a real suntrap in the morning and is pleasantly shady in the afternoons. Come on your own, or with a friend. Sit and enjoy. You can find out more about the Community Garden here
Our April Ciommunity Coffee Morning is on Tuesday April 18th, 10:30 – 12:00. Someone for electoral services will be there, along with local councillors, to help people check their existing photo ID is OK, or to do a ‘there and then’ application for a voter ID certificate. Of course, you can just come for the […]
The new planter was built by our wonderful community volunteers. It has been filled to bring spring chear, but will be planted in a more long term way to provide colour, pollen and possibly edibles, for as much of the year as possible.
Working Party Saturday March 4th 10-12 am To continue the work to create a wildlife friendly community garden
Lent Course for South Halifax Churches Together Upstairs at Heath on Wednesday afternoons during March, 2pm-3,30 The format will include: Bible Reading, Questions , Group discussions, Plenary session and Refreshments.
On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 10:30-12 This is very informal with a warm welcome for all who come. We meet in the lounge which is via our Manor Drive entrance, the door towards the left under the porch. Don’t let the coffee tables put you off – we will eventually get some […]
Thursday November 10th at 7.30 in the lounge (Manor Drive entrance). Come with a team, or join a team on the night. Pizza supper and hot drink. Bring your own choice of cold drink, glasses will be provided. Suggested donation of £5 with procedes to Christian Aid to support their global work on tackling poverty […]
We have been awarded a silver Eco Church award! We are the first church in Claderdale to achieve this, and the 500th church nationally. Great news in the week before the 50th birthday of the United Reformed Church. For information on how we have achieved this click here
Yes, an intentionally ambiguous title! Inside you will find a variety of articles of interest to members of the church and to members of the local community local community. Take a look
A URC Zoom event Holy Land: Learning about Israel & Palestine 25th July 5.30 to 9.00 pm Working together with Solutions Not Sides, the Church House Mission Team is offering this introductory webinar for anyone who wishes to be better informed and have a deeper understanding of the issues in the Holy Land. Email [email protected] […]
Our annual Christian Aid fund raiser. Support Christian Aid help lift people around the world, of all faiths and none, out of poverty, whilst enjoying a butty of Todd’s excellent bacon or a vegan alternative. There will also be many books and jigsaws to browse and a great selection of cake
Community Coffee Morning is back! 3rd Tuesday of the month qt 10:30 in Heath Lounge Informal, friendly, come and give it a go.
Churches Together in South Halifax Lent Course “Soul Types” This is taking place upstairs at Heath, and is being led by Rev. Stuart Stobart from St Jude’s. It is on Wednesdays at 2pm, over 5 weeks – March 9, 16, 23, 30 & April 6
What can we do? Find suggested actions and prayers at https://urc.org.uk/our-news-stories/crisis-in-ukraine/
We have planning permission for new, brighter, smarter windows. Ryburne Windows will be installing them in May
Jane Simmons (right) represented Heath Church at the Time is Now Climate Lobby in London on June 26th 2019. Some of the Yorkshire contingent with MP for Batley and Spen, Tracey Brabin.
Wednesday 9th October – An Intro to Generation Z, 7pm at The King’s Centre, Park Road, HX1 2TS. Do you sometimes struggle to understand the younger generation? Do you wonder how they think? With a generation (known by culture experts as ‘Generation Z’) which is growing up with a truly digital and global outlook, and a […]
Savile Park Singing Group Presents a Musical Evening on Saturday 22nd June at 7.30 pm at Heath Church. Entrance £5 There will be a raffle and refreshments Proceeds to Charity – Children’s Air Ambulance and Heath Church
Raising funds for Christian Aid. This year their focus is on providing resources to make child birth much safer in Sierra Leone. Todd’s bacon is the essential ingredient for mouth watering butties and tasty vegan burgers are also available. See you between 10 and 12 on Saturday May 25th ?
You are invited to attend either the course at St Jude’s church hall on Sunday evenings (March 3rd to April 14th) at 7.15 and/or the course at St Mark’s vicarage on Monday evenings (March 11th to April 15th) at 7.45 . The details of each are below.
Rev. Heather Pollard is minister for Heath URC and also serves New Hope, New Providence and Luddenden Foot URCs.
