The remembrance service was a very moving service. The church was full. The Brownies walked their flag down the aisle to start the service, they also participated in other parts of the service. We also had a bugler called Andrew. The laying of wreaths, flowers and lighting of the candles helped us to remember those […]
The great Shelley clean up and butties took place on October 28th a big thank you to all those that gave up their time for a fun few hours
Sadly we have had to say bye to our boiler. Happily here is our new boiler fully installed and working, giving warmth and hot water for the months ahead!
An unusual happening took place this week in the village of Kirkburton… Kirkburton First school held a race night, a race night unusual …no. Schools raise money with race nights always a good fun evening for the family. Kirkburton did not have horses, films or snails they had PIGS. Yes the pig race took place! […]
A few pictures from Malcolm’s birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALCOLM!
We received some lovely letters and i was going to just take parts out of them for an article but they deserved to be shown!
lightwater pictures The big night out on Sunday 20th May, saw a coach of 22 young people aged 11 – 17 years old from both Kirkburton and Shelley villages head from Kirkburton to lightwater Valley Theme Park for the day. The diocese staged the event and any young person living in the surrounding villages were […]
We are remembering in our prayers all who have been affected by last night’s bombing in Manchester. As our hearts go out to those whose loved ones are still missing, we also give thanks for the many acts of kindness and compassion towards people left frightened and stranded. We pray for peace and union and […]
Calling all knitters….. The Spirit of Christmas in Wool A while ago a request was made for unwanted, left-over scraps of knitting wool, any thickness, any colour, to be left at the back of church, which would be used in a project being organised by our Ministry Team. The response was amazing – thank you […]
Emmanuel Church would like to acknowledge the help from the Heritage Lottery Fund in helping to fund this website and in the grant given to repair the roof of the church.