St Andrew, Holmfield
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St Andrew's was built in 1897 in the village of Holmfield, 2½ miles from Halifax, in the Wakefield Diocese. The area, with pleasant countryside on its doorstep, has mixed housing and industry and is well-served by local amenities. The church, described by a former priest, the Revd John Cobb, as "the little church amidst the hills", has a cosy interior, seating approximately 100 worshippers. Sadly, the Sunday School building on an adjacent site had to be demolished in recent years but the money from the sale of the land (with outline planning permission for houses) allowed for the refurbishment of the church which now has a multi-purpose layout and a meeting room behind the altar.
The North Halifax Group of Churches is made up of St Andrew's, Holmfield, a Joint Benefice with St John the Evangelist, Bradshaw and St Mary's, Illingworth, a Joint Benefice with Holy Nativity, Mixenden.
Our style of worship is relaxed, central in churchmanship but accepting the best of most traditions. The liturgy follows Common Worship and clergy and servers robe. We mainly use ‘Mission Praise’ for our hymns.
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Parish Administrator, Michelle Ingall
Bradshaw St John's Parish Centre
Pavement Lane
Halifax
HX2 9JJ
Tel: 01422 648629 (Parish Office)
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Sunday
Holy Communion
A service for all the family, with Parade on the first Sunday and Baptisms on the third Sunday of the month.
Every Sunday at 11:15 AM
A service for all the family, with Parade on the first Sunday and Baptisms on the third Sunday of the month.
Every Sunday at 11:15 AM
Monday
Local History Group
Meets monthly. Very popular. Occasional speakers, visits to places of historical interest, Christmas and Summer Socials and summertime walks followed by pub meals. Admission £1 but £2 to £2.50 on speaker and social nights.
Every first Monday at 6:30 PM for 1½ hours
Meets monthly. Very popular. Occasional speakers, visits to places of historical interest, Christmas and Summer Socials and summertime walks followed by pub meals. Admission £1 but £2 to £2.50 on speaker and social nights.
Every first Monday at 6:30 PM for 1½ hours
Tuesday
Rainbows
Weekly fun and activities for girls aged 5 - 7
Term-time only Tuesday at 5:15 PM for 1 hour
Weekly fun and activities for girls aged 5 - 7
Term-time only Tuesday at 5:15 PM for 1 hour
Brownies
Weekly games, activities, outings and badge work for girls aged 7 - 10.
Term time only Tuesday at 6:15 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Weekly games, activities, outings and badge work for girls aged 7 - 10.
Term time only Tuesday at 6:15 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Wednesday
Friendship Group
Everyone is welcome to join 24 regular members who meet for tea, cakes, entertainment and a good old natter. Members enjoy building friendships and are always willing to extend their help in other church activities. Admission £2, including raffle, with any surplus monies being passed to the church. £3 on days when we have talks to cover speakers' expenses although they usually donate their fees to charity.
Meets monthly - please refer to calendar or weekly news-sheet issued at Sunday services. Wednesday at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Everyone is welcome to join 24 regular members who meet for tea, cakes, entertainment and a good old natter. Members enjoy building friendships and are always willing to extend their help in other church activities. Admission £2, including raffle, with any surplus monies being passed to the church. £3 on days when we have talks to cover speakers' expenses although they usually donate their fees to charity.
Meets monthly - please refer to calendar or weekly news-sheet issued at Sunday services. Wednesday at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Popular game (9s ie Lancashire Dominoes) with rotating winners leading to friendly chat. Refreshments. Admission £2. Profits donated to church funds.
Meets fortnightly in the coffee room (Beechwood Road entrance) - refer to calendar for dates. Wednesday at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Popular game (9s ie Lancashire Dominoes) with rotating winners leading to friendly chat. Refreshments. Admission £2. Profits donated to church funds.
Meets fortnightly in the coffee room (Beechwood Road entrance) - refer to calendar for dates. Wednesday at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Thursday
Slimming World - 1st session
Weight loss guidance and support from highly-trained Consultant. Friendly groups. Recipes. Pay plans with concessions - refer to website www.slimmingworld.com
Every Thursday at 5:15 PM
Weight loss guidance and support from highly-trained Consultant. Friendly groups. Recipes. Pay plans with concessions - refer to website www.slimmingworld.com
Every Thursday at 5:15 PM
Slimming World - 2nd session
Details as 1st session
Every Thursday at 7:00 PM
Details as 1st session
Every Thursday at 7:00 PM
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party - £2 admission
Tuesday 21st February 2012 at 5:30 PM for 1 hour
Church open from noon until 2pm for Prayer and Fasting for Lent
Stay for 2 minutes or 2 hours. Private prayer or join with others. Guidance material available if required.
Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at 11:55 AM for 2 hours
Domino Club in the Coffee Room
Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Ash Wednesday Holy Communion - Joint Service at St John's, Bradshaw
Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
First Lent Discussion Group with members of all churches in North Halifax - all welcome. 5-week course to be held at Illingworth Cricket Club.
First session: 'A Christian Community'. Leader: Terry Hepworth of Lee Mount Baptist Church. Refreshments from 7.15pm.
Monday 27th February 2012 at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 29th February 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Second Lent Discussion Group with members of all churches in North Halifax - all welcome. 5-week course to be held at Illingworth Cricket Club.
Second session: 'A Secular Society'. Leader: Josie Machon of St Malachy's RC Church.
Monday 5th March 2012 at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Deanery Synod (venue to be confirmed)
Elected representatives from St Andrew's will be in attendance
Tuesday 6th March 2012 at 7:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 7th March 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Third Lent Discussion Group with members of all churches in North Halifax - all welcome. 5-week course to be held at Illingworth Cricket Club.
Third session: 'A Beleaguered Church'. Leader: Jennifer Sutcliffe of St George's CE Church, Lee Mount.
Monday 12th March 2012 at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Mothering Sunday
To be celebrated within our morning Eucharist
Sunday 18th March 2012 at 11:15 AM for 1 hour
Fourth Lent Discussion Group with members of all churches in North Halifax - all welcome. 5-week course to be held at Illingworth Cricket Club.
Fourth session: 'Competing Creeds'. Leader: Dorothy Moore of Illingworth Moor Methodist Church.
Monday 19th March 2012 at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 21st March 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
ST ANDREW'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
To be held after our morning service. Report Booklets available at the meeting.
Sunday 25th March 2012 at 12:30 PM for 1 hour
Fifth Lent Discussion Group with members of all churches in North Halifax - all welcome. 5-week course to be held at Illingworth Cricket Club.
Fifth session: 'Handing on The Torch' (appropriate title in view of London 2012 Olympic Games!). Leader: Paul Welch of Illingworth Moor Methodist Church.
Monday 26th March 2012 at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 28th March 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Holy Week - Joint Service at St John's, Bradshaw
said Holy Communion
Monday 2nd April 2012 at 7:00 PM for ½ hour
Holy Week - Joint Service at St John's, Bradshaw
said Holy Communion
Tuesday 3rd April 2012 at 7:00 PM for ½ hour
Domino Club
Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Holy Week - Joint Service at St Andrew's, Holmfield
said Holy Communion
Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 7:00 PM for ½ hour
Holy Week - Joint Service at St John's, Bradshaw (Maundy Thursday)
Sung Eucharist followed by Vigil until 9pm
Thursday 5th April 2012 at 7:00 PM for 2 hours
Holy Week - Joint Service at St Andrew's, Holmfield (Good Friday)
The Reading of The Passion
Friday 6th April 2012 at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Domino Club
Wednesday 18th April 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
North Halifax Churches Together Meeting
Ecumenical meeting of churches in North Halifax, to be held in the Coffee Room at St Andrew's
Wednesday 18th April 2012 at 7:30 PM for 2 hours
Treasure Hunt followed by Pea & Pie Supper
Easy walking around Holmfield. £3 entry per person. £2 each for supper only.
Friday 20th April 2012 at 6:00 PM for 2 hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 25th April 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 2nd May 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Good-As-New Stall in Town (outside Northgate House)
Items for sale to Viv Abbott please. 8.30am to 1.00pm so volunteers to serve on the stall (whole or part-time) would be appreciated.
Friday 11th May 2012 at 8:30 AM for 270 minutes
Domino Club
Wednesday 16th May 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 23rd May 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 30th May 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Party - £4 but free for accompanied children
Wear something red, white and/or blue. Buffet, games and quiz.
Tuesday 5th June 2012 at 7:00 PM for 150 minutes
Domino Club
Wednesday 13th June 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 20th June 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 27th June 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 11th July 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Bring and Buy Sale and Strawberry Teas - £3 admission
Saturday 14th July 2012 at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 18th July 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 25th July 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 8th August 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Olympic Games-themed Barbecue and Games
Fun for all the family
Saturday 11th August 2012 at 2:00 PM for 3 hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 15th August 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 22nd August 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 5th September 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 12th September 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 19th September 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 3rd October 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 10th October 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 17th October 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 31st October 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 7th November 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 14th November 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 28th November 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Friendship Group
Fellowship and entertainment
Wednesday 5th December 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Domino Club
Wednesday 12th December 2012 at 1:30 PM for 2 hours
Other information
Archdeaconry: HALIFAX (401)
Deanery: HALIFAX (40101)
Benefice: Bradshaw and Holmfield (40/023BM)
Parish Legal Name: St. Andrew, Holmfield (400012 40/12)
CofE Church Info: (640012 40/12)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/17983/
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Current Editor: Val Deegan
St Andrew : Beechwood Road, Holmfield, West Yorkshire, HX2 9AR
