St Matthew, Northowram
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We are a family-friendly, community church drawing our worshippers mainly from the villages of Northowram and Shelf. The age range of worshippers is from under one year to over 80 and we have a number of young families. Our worship is relaxed, middle of the road Anglican using both modern and traditional music. We have a small Sunday School with a growing group of pre-schoolers as well as some older children. Sunday School operates on the second and fourth sundays of each month, except during the main school holidays.
We make good use of our overhead projector and sound system and often use film, powerpoint and other resources to enhance the spoken word. Our theology is what might be described as 'liberal evangelical'. Our sermons are bible centred, reflecting up to date biblical scholarship and recognising the need to interpret the Word of God for today's world.
We welcome all comers and are in sympathy with the goals of the inclusive church network.
Every Tuesday morning at 9.30 - 11.15 we hold a Toddler Church - for parents and toddlers - simple songs, stories, prayers, craftwork.
Every Tuesday afternoon 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. we host a Community Choir which sings non-religious music and is open to all irrespective of belief or musical ability - it is about enjoying singing rather than top quality performances.
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Rev. Pat Holmes
The Vicarage,
1 Church Walk,
Northowram,
Halifax.
HX3 7HF
Tel: (01422) 202551
- Regular Services
Sunday
A service of Holy Communion with sermon and without music. Using Common Worship Order 1
Every Sunday at 9:00 AM for 1 hour
1st Sunday - Worship Together - a service of worship for all ages together. Coffee. 2nd and 4th Sundays - Holy Communion - sung with hymns. Creche & Sunday School 3rd Sunday - Holy Baptism - family service. Coffee
5th Sundays - may be worship together or family communion. every Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Tuesday
Songs, simple prayer, stories and craft work for pre-school children - from babies up to 3/4 year olds. Mums, Dads, grandparents. May also be older children during school holidays
Usually meet during school holidays - to check telephone Chris on 01422 201793 every Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours
Northowram Singers is a community choir led by a qualified music teacher. The age range is currently 40 plus but younger people would be warmly welcomed. There are currently about 30 members who sing together in four part harmony. No religious music is sung but a wide range of popular music including songs from the shows, beatles medleys, folk music, etc. The choir have sung at a number of local events - including Northowram's Got Talent and fundraising events for good causes. The singing lasts for one hour and is then followed by coffee/occasional business meetings to plan future events.
Do not meet during main school holidays. every Tuesday at 2:00 PM for 1½ hours
Wednesday
A mothly communion service held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Northowram Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. - following on from the Luncheon Club. An ecumenical service led sometimes by the Anglican Vicar and other times by a Methodist Minister.
Not usually held in August or during Christmas/Easter holidays. every third Wednesday at 1:30 PM for ½ hour
Thursday
Monthly on the 1st Thursday morning of each month - a service of Holy Communion - said, no hymns.
Not usually during August every first Thursday at 10:30 AM for ¾ hour
