GREETING: Our Vicar, the Rev Tom Lusty, pictured at his Licensing Service at St Oswald's Church, Arncliffe, on July 28, 2021, with his wife, Helen, and the Bishop of Ripon, the Right Rev Dr Helen-Ann Hartley
Picture: Peter Vetch
Picture: Peter Vetch
Services This Week
This Sunday, July 10, we will have the following Services in our Parish:
* A Service of Morning Prayer at St Oswald's Church, Arncliffe, at 9.30am.
* A Service of BCP Holy Communion at St Michael and All Angels Church, Hubberholme, at 11.15am.
* A Service of Holy Communion at St Mary's Church, Conistone, at 6.30pm.
Please click on the picture below for our
Online Service for Christian Aid Week, May 2022.
Please go to the News and Views Section of our website for information about the latest events which involve or affect our Parish, including a splendid new main gate being put in place at Hubberholme. Go to our Labyrinth Section to see our Labyrinth Walk for July.
Warning over thefts of stone from churches
A police message has warned that an organised crime group which targets churches may now be operating in the Skipton area.
Officers say that have received intelligence that the gang, which has been active throughout the north-west may be looking to steal Yorkstone from church premises.
They say that the gang's usual method is to turn up in the late evening wearing high-viz jackets, lift the stone then come back later in a stolen van or low loader and make off in the early morning.
Police say that no specific location was mentioned in the intelligence received other than the Skipton area.
Officers have asked people to report any suspicious activity in and around local churches.
Officers say that have received intelligence that the gang, which has been active throughout the north-west may be looking to steal Yorkstone from church premises.
They say that the gang's usual method is to turn up in the late evening wearing high-viz jackets, lift the stone then come back later in a stolen van or low loader and make off in the early morning.
Police say that no specific location was mentioned in the intelligence received other than the Skipton area.
Officers have asked people to report any suspicious activity in and around local churches.
Crisis in Ukraine - new information from the Church of England
The Church of England has issued new information for parishes and individuals about how to respond to the ongoing, tragic events in Ukraine. This can be found by going to www.churchofengland.org/resources/community-action/war-ukraine-responding and also on the News Section of the Diocese of Leeds website, at www.leeds.anglican.org/news
We have been praying in our Churches for all those suffering the impact of the invasion, and will continue to do so. Tom has found a particularly appropriate prayer which may be helpful from the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, which can be found by following this link:
www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/prayer-for-the-people-of-ukraine/
The Bishop of Leeds, the Right Rev Nick Baines, has shared his views on the issues involved, which can be found on the Diocese website or by following this link:
www.leeds.anglican.org/news/bishop-nick-reflects-unfolding-tragedy-ukraine
In terms of fundraising to help the people affected by the crisis, it has been suggested by a number of sources that the most helpful thing to do is to donate money to the charities which are already operating in the area and can offer the most direct help, partly because there are logistical difficulties in getting other items such as clothing, etc, from the UK to where they are most needed.
The national Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has an appeal for Ukraine, details of which can be found by following this link:
www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
You can also donate to the same appeal through other charity websites, such as Christian Aid (www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/ukraine-crisis-appeal) and the Red Cross
(www.donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal).
We have been praying in our Churches for all those suffering the impact of the invasion, and will continue to do so. Tom has found a particularly appropriate prayer which may be helpful from the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, which can be found by following this link:
www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/prayer-for-the-people-of-ukraine/
The Bishop of Leeds, the Right Rev Nick Baines, has shared his views on the issues involved, which can be found on the Diocese website or by following this link:
www.leeds.anglican.org/news/bishop-nick-reflects-unfolding-tragedy-ukraine
In terms of fundraising to help the people affected by the crisis, it has been suggested by a number of sources that the most helpful thing to do is to donate money to the charities which are already operating in the area and can offer the most direct help, partly because there are logistical difficulties in getting other items such as clothing, etc, from the UK to where they are most needed.
The national Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has an appeal for Ukraine, details of which can be found by following this link:
www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
You can also donate to the same appeal through other charity websites, such as Christian Aid (www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/ukraine-crisis-appeal) and the Red Cross
(www.donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal).
Latest on Covid-19 precautions
In the light of more changes to national rules, and subsequently in the behaviour of many people in public places, we have decided to continue having masks and hand sanitiser available in our Churches and to keep certain pews empty to allow for physical distancing.
However, the wearing of masks while moving around our Churches, and while taking part in congregational singing, is a matter for the discretion of individuals attending our Churches. We would ask that everyone respects the views of those who wish to continue taking precautions.
However, the wearing of masks while moving around our Churches, and while taking part in congregational singing, is a matter for the discretion of individuals attending our Churches. We would ask that everyone respects the views of those who wish to continue taking precautions.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PAST SERVICES FROM THE PARISH OF UPPER WHARFEDALE & LITTONDALE.
The church communities of Upper Wharfedale and Littondale aim to be open and welcoming to everyone.
We extend the hospitality of Jesus to people of all faiths and none whatever your background or identity.
Whether you are seeking God's presence, looking for information or some help with prayer and worship, we hope that you will discover that God's love is unconditional and within all things.
Keep us, good Lord,
Under the shadow of your mercy
In this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
And lift up all who are brought low;
That we may rejoice in your comfort,
Knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
In Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Peace to all who enter.
God's grace to all who depart
We extend the hospitality of Jesus to people of all faiths and none whatever your background or identity.
Whether you are seeking God's presence, looking for information or some help with prayer and worship, we hope that you will discover that God's love is unconditional and within all things.
Keep us, good Lord,
Under the shadow of your mercy
In this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
And lift up all who are brought low;
That we may rejoice in your comfort,
Knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
In Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Peace to all who enter.
God's grace to all who depart