United Benefice of Thornhill & Whitley Lower
Serving our local communities
Joint Benefice service will be held on Sunday 30th April at Whitley at 10.30am
Both congregations from Whitley and Thornhill will meet there to celebrate one Sunday morning service
Holy Communion will be held at Thornhill on Wednesday at 10am as usual.
As part of Coronation celebrations, we will meet as a Benefice at Thornhill on Sunday 7th May at 10.30am
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8th March
Sharing for immediate information, apologies if repeated
Hello, due to unpredictable weather and ❄️ beginning, the Rector and Ministry Team have advised us that tonight's Bible Course is CANCELLED
Please accept apologies for short notice
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A new image by Chris Smart2.2.2023
Bible Course for Lent
This year we will be following the Bible Course for our Lent group.
The course begins on Wednesday 1st February at 7.30pm Thornhill Church
. A daytime session will be happening too, we are just finding out the best day for everyone
Do put your name down in church so you can get a book and feel free to join us
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We're back to the usual routine after a fabulous and busy Advent and Christmas
Join us at Thornhill at 9.30 on Sunday and Whitley at 11.15am for services.
This week (8th Jan) there will be an All Age service at Thornhill and Parish Communion to celebrate Epiphany.
Christian Mediation is back on Monday at 5.30, Community Choir on Tuesday at 4.15 and the Angel's Café reopened after Christmas on Wednesday at 11.15-1pm.
Find out more on our social media or the notice sheet.
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We'd love to welcome new volunteers to help with the jobs that keep the church running smoothly and looking beautiful.
If you are interested in flower arranging or would like to offer to join the cleaning or stewarding rota, have a word with our Wardens or see notice board at the back of Thornhill Church
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New Years Day
Join us as we celebrate as a Benefice at Whitley on Sunday 1st January at 10.30am
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Christmas Week
The Carol Service at Thornhill has been rescheduled to Friday 23rd December 2022 at 4pm
Christmas Eve - come to Whitley at 4pm for our Christingle
Midnight Mass begins at both Thornhill and Whitley Churches at 11.30pm
Christmas Day we celebrate together as a Benefice at Thornhill 10am
APCM
The APCM will be held after the 9.30 service at Thornhill tomorrow. Last years minutes can be read on the PCC page along with draft report on church activities in 2021 for approval at the meeting.
Krafty KidsKrafty Kids meet in Thornhill Church on Saturday 7th May at 10am for fun, craft and games before a short break until September. Join us in giving an enormous THANK YOU to Helen and the whole team who work hard to ensure the children have a great time.
Join us in Holy Week On Wednesday 13th April join us for a talk based on the Lent course book, How to Pray.There will be a short service with Holy Communion and supper. Tickets are £6 (children free) and all proceeds donated to Christian Aid.All services and activities are listed on our Lent page
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Angels Cafe has given grants to the following from their cafe profits. Thanks to everyone concerned
October- MacMillan £30; November Kidney Research £200; December Juvenile Diabetes Research £100; Parkinson UK Research£100; Rob Burrow -Motor Neurone £100; Januar- Kirklwood Hospice £100 aad Forget me Not hospice £150. Thornhill Parish Church £100.Angels Cafe is run by Volunteers and is held every Wednesday 1115- 1.00. Good food, fellowship and Music. Do come along.
Krafty Kids at Epiphany
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Joint Benefice service will be held on Sunday 30th April at Whitley at 10.30am
Both congregations from Whitley and Thornhill will meet there to celebrate one Sunday morning service
Holy Communion will be held at Thornhill on Wednesday at 10am as usual.
As part of Coronation celebrations, we will meet as a Benefice at Thornhill on Sunday 7th May at 10.30am
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8th March
Sharing for immediate information, apologies if repeated
Please accept apologies for short notice
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Bible Course for Lent
This year we will be following the Bible Course for our Lent group.
The course begins on Wednesday 1st February at 7.30pm Thornhill Church
. A daytime session will be happening too, we are just finding out the best day for everyone
Do put your name down in church so you can get a book and feel free to join us
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We're back to the usual routine after a fabulous and busy Advent and Christmas
Join us at Thornhill at 9.30 on Sunday and Whitley at 11.15am for services.
This week (8th Jan) there will be an All Age service at Thornhill and Parish Communion to celebrate Epiphany.
Christian Mediation is back on Monday at 5.30, Community Choir on Tuesday at 4.15 and the Angel's Café reopened after Christmas on Wednesday at 11.15-1pm.
Find out more on our social media or the notice sheet.
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We'd love to welcome new volunteers to help with the jobs that keep the church running smoothly and looking beautiful.
If you are interested in flower arranging or would like to offer to join the cleaning or stewarding rota, have a word with our Wardens or see notice board at the back of Thornhill Church
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New Years Day
Join us as we celebrate as a Benefice at Whitley on Sunday 1st January at 10.30am
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Christmas Week
The Carol Service at Thornhill has been rescheduled to Friday 23rd December 2022 at 4pm
Christmas Eve - come to Whitley at 4pm for our Christingle
Midnight Mass begins at both Thornhill and Whitley Churches at 11.30pm
Christmas Day we celebrate together as a Benefice at Thornhill 10am
Wonderful to see over twenty people confirmed at Wakefield Cathedral on Sunday, including two of our congregation members.
See the Cathedral Facebook page to find out more
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Krfatys Kids is back see pictureson Facebook and here
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Thornhill Parish Church Dewsbury
THORNHILL COMMUNITY CHOIR
We are looking for a New MD
We are hoping to recruit an experienced Choir Leader to work currently with our 20 or so Adult Members and children .
Someone who plays the piano is preferred
Our previous conductor retired during COVID
We like to sing popular songs and music from the shows as well as some religious works – working towards Part- singing
From OCTOBER 2021 in term tine
Normally Wednesdays at4.15 until 5.30
YOU will be Self Employed and DBS check will be required
Fee is UP TO £45 per session and includes the time for preparation
FOR THE RIGHT PERSON and there is a Budget for Music
A time for making new friends and new skills through the love of Singing.
There may be further opportunities to form a Children’s Choir
For more information call Brian on 07947722385 or send CV to brian.pearson@thornhillparishchurch.org.uki
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Easter Flowers by Judith Halliday
Our APCM will be held at Thornhill Church on Sunday 30th May after the 9.30am service..
Forms to join the Roll and nomination forms for PCC or Churchwarden can be found by clicking on the links. Completed documents can be brought back to church or emailed here
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Our APCM will be held at Thornhill Church on Sunday 30th May after the 9.30am service..
Forms to join the Roll and nomination forms for PCC or Churchwarden can be found by clicking on the links. Completed documents can be brought back to church or emailed here
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Stained glass conservation and repair 2021
The first panel has returned to Church
Good articles from the Yorkshire Post
See page 1 photo and Page 2 articles on 20th March
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Green Schools Programme here USPG is our Lent Charity Appeal organisation
The Church of South India is a USPG partner that provides educational services, from nursery to secondary school, across five states of India. In 2015, the Church of South India set up the Green Schools programme to teach the students about the importance of protecting the environment. This is a way for students to address the environmental issues they face every day whilst also benefitting educationally. The Green Schools programme focuses on air, energy, food, land, water and waste within each school. This fosters teamwork and collaboration; it also means students will benefit across many areas of their curriculum. Ring Marion C for an envelope 01924468172 - and she will deliver it. You can do a Bank Transfer to Thornhill Parish Church Quote USPG to- Sort Code 204545 Account 90329673. To Gift Aid put an extra G after USPG and you will be contacted.____________________________________________
Thank You letter to all church Givers
Thank you to everyone....
read Here
10.03.21
__________________________________We have discussed this at length and after receiving new guidance from Public Health Kirklees and the Diocese, the PCC feel it would be safer for the whole congregation and ministry team not to hold in person services.
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If you would like to see the events that are being held in Kirklees to mark International Women's Day 2021 see here
We have are Livestreaming most of our services if you are not able to come to church personally please join in Here
They are also available on Facebook
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St Michael & All Angels Church Thornhill Dewsbury RECEIVES A LIFELINE GRANT FROM THE GOVERNMENT’S CULTURE RECOVERY FUND see it here Press Release
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Our first Covid 19 Wedding
Congratulations to Tasha & Charlie Stockhill who were married in Church on Saturday 3rd October 2020. The service was conducted by Rev John Marsh. The rules for numbers attending were changed from 30 - 15 a few days before - so double congratulations for going ahead
Congratulations to Tasha & Charlie Stockhill who were married in Church on Saturday 3rd October 2020. The service was conducted by Rev John Marsh. The rules for numbers attending were changed from 30 - 15 a few days before - so double congratulations for going ahead
DSCs has taken the bold decision to offer help to those in greatest need in the community long term. We shall continue supporting those adversely affected by Covid-19 and its consequences, but also look to meet other community needs in Dewsbury South.
Our new name is likely to be Dewsbury South Community support [DSCs].
A foodbank has been established. We are seeking volunteers who would be happy to help in any way. Let me know if you are interested. Several of you have already let me know or are busy helping already. Contact David Currie click here to email_______________________________________________
APCM at Thornhill
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held at Thornhill on Sunday 25th October after 9.30am service.
The church and PCC will be carefully considering social distancing and other implications for the meeting to ensure the meeting is safe and runs smoothly. Under current rules, masks will need to be worn unless you are addressing the group.
Please collect a form from church to amend any information for the Electoral Roll or email Emma Scott to receive electronic versions.
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Services & Opening Times
(current at 6th September)
SUNDAY
Thornhill Holy Communion 09.30
Face masks must be worn
Whitley -worship 1115
Wednedays Thornhill Open 10-12.
With a service of said Holy Communion at 10am
every first Wednesday of the month
with Rev John Marsh
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with Rev John Marsh
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Some of our bell ringing team worked hard doing the Garden on the lower church path.
Great work
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Restoration of Stained Glass windows
The report on the methods proposed and pictures are here
The report on the Conservation of Victorian and medieval windows may be seen here
https://www.thornhillparishchurchhistory.org.uk/condition-report-2019-part-one and https://www.thornhillparishchurchhistory.org.uk/condition-report-2019-images-part-two/THe work will be carried out by J&R Cooke who did the work on our other windows.
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THe work will be carried out by J&R Cooke who did the work on our other windows.
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The Diocese of Leeds has very close links with the Christian community in Sudan and the country is struggling to cope with the financial impact of Covid.
Bishop Nick Baines has started an appeal for funds - see this letter with details on how to make a donation.
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Our reopening service took place on 26th July and was a happy occasion carried out respecting all the social distancing and advised protocols.
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This leaflet has been distributed to many houses in Dewsbury South giving information about resources available both locally and nationally.
Click here for full size leaflet
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Both churches are now OPEN for Private Prayer, Reflection and Candle lighting. Whitley -Sundays 11.15 and Thornhill Wednesdays 10-12 and Sundays 0930 for Holy communion
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UPdate - Dewsbury South Covid-19 community action group(DSCs) was born three months ago to support the elderly and the vulnerable who had to self-isolate for their safety in Thornhill, Thornhill Lees, Whitley & Briestfield. Members of Empathy, a multicultural community group that aims to bring people from all backgrounds together; Darul-ilm Mosque; Thornhill Community Academy, the local high school; Quba Community Hub; Thornhill Parish Church and the parish of Ravensthorpe with Thornhill Lees and Savile Town work closely together for the community, supported by members of the local branch of the Labour Party. Volunteers have generously come forward to enable us to achieve our objective. We are all taking care to make sure everyone is aware of the very infectious nature of the Covid-19 virus. We avoid physical contact staying at least 2 metres distant and washing our hands regularly.
We leafleted 5000 households within a week and have since done 184 shops for those self-isolated, collected 45 prescriptions, posted mail and supported people on the phone. Our project is all about local people helping each other at a time of need regardless of background. By reaching out to everyone in the community we are trying to demonstrate that by pulling together we can not only help people to get through this difficult time but also develop a sense of community spirit that unfortunately is not as strong as it once was. Our area has seen a great number of changes over the past 60 years. Thornhill & the villages are predominantly white British. By contrast Thornhill Lees is a mixed community of white & Asian British but the populations are not really integrating. Because this is a multi-cultural, multi-faith initiative we have had the opportunity to show each population the best of ourselves, demonstrating this through practical support, kindness and humanity.
Realising more & more the increasingly high level of need in our community, we have broadened our objective to include support more locals whose needs have been caused or worsened Covid-19 emergency. We work closely with Zakaria Mosque in Savile Town & Neighbourhood Nest in Thornhill. Eighteen urgent food parcels & 467 free meals have been sourced for those locked down. A ‘Kirklees Community Who Can?’ grant allowed us to offer a free shop for each of the self-isolating households in contact with us. Twice weekly we receive free food from Fareshare Go, recently supplemented by food from Fareshare Yorkshire thanks to a generous grant from Borough Parish Credit Union. We sort out this food into packs for individual households offering them to different streets each time, now with added items for children.
We are always striving to find better ways of targeting our help towards those in need. We have just printed a leaflet ‘Love never fails’ that offers emotional & spiritual support and includes contact details of many local & national organisations. For those living in our area in increased need due to Covid-19 emergency we encourage them to phone us on 07540985591 or email 4empathy@gmail.com
DC Currie Member of DSCs 15th June 2020
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The Rev Sue Clarke is running a Christian Meditation virtually from TUESDAY May 12th on Zoom. See invite HERE You will need to get in touch with Rev Sue to get the link code. sueclarke538@gmail.com
or log in to Zoom and Click Join Meeting and enter this code https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87945955303?pwd=enJMVkZCL0dDWTZHYTlLOUZZNjRxdz09
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ALL Information on Covid 19 and the wider Church can be seen at
https://www.leeds.anglican.org/covid-19
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The death of a dear friend of the church has been announced JOYCE THWAITES died aged 97 in her Care Home in York. We pray for her family and thank God for her long life serving others
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This picture is of Peggy Nowell who recently celebrated her 100th Birthday. She was a Leap Year Baby so has not had too many Birthdays. Congratulations Peggy.
Peggy was active in the Tenants and Residents Group in Thornhill and a Member of our church PCC
The Rev Sue Clarke is running a Christian Meditation virtually from TUESDAY May 12th on Zoom. See invite HERE You will need to get in touch with Rev Sue to get the link code. sueclarke538@gmail.com
or log in to Zoom and Click Join Meeting and enter this code https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87945955303?pwd=enJMVkZCL0dDWTZHYTlLOUZZNjRxdz09
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ALL Information on Covid 19 and the wider Church can be seen at
https://www.leeds.anglican.org/covid-19
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The death of a dear friend of the church has been announced JOYCE THWAITES died aged 97 in her Care Home in York. We pray for her family and thank God for her long life serving others
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This picture is of Peggy Nowell who recently celebrated her 100th Birthday. She was a Leap Year Baby so has not had too many Birthdays. Congratulations Peggy.
Peggy was active in the Tenants and Residents Group in Thornhill and a Member of our church PCC
2020 Archived
Angels Cafe donations 2019
ANGELS CAFE DONATIONS
2019
JANUARY | MOTOR NEURONE RESEARCH | £200 |
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| M.S. RESEARCH | £200 |
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FEBRUARY | KIDNEY RESEARCH | £200 |
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MARCH | TIME FOR A CUPPA DEMENTIA UK | £200 |
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| WATER AID | £150 |
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APRIL | DONATION TO THE CHURCH | £100 |
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JUNE | YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE | £200 |
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| HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE | £150 |
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JULY | RUTH’S SPONSORED WALK | £50 |
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| KIRKWOOD HOSPICE | £200 |
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AUGUST | THORNHILL DOG SHOW | £25 |
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SEPTEMBER | ADMIRAL NURSES | £200 |
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OCTOBER | DONATION TO CHURCH | £100 |
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| ELECTRONIC VILLAGE | £200 |
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NOVEMBER | SPINAL INJURY UNIT | £100 |
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| BRITISH HEART RESEARCH | £200 |
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| COFFEE AM AT THE SAVILLE | £50 |
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DECEMBER | SALVATION ARMY | £100 |
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| ANDY’S MAN SHED | £50 |
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| FOOD FOR LOCAL REFUGE | £77 | TOTAL £2752 |
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An excellent morning at Krafty Kids. A special Owl Visited to help our churchsearvj for Owls. We also lerant about Remembrance.
Lots more pictures on our Facebook page,
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The THORNHILL POORS ESTATE CHARITY annually offers grants to established voluntary community organisations serving the senior age groups, the youth, and those serving disadvantaged sectors of the community within the Parish of Thornhill and neigbouring villages. Applications are welcome from local organisations representing the elderly, the young, and the disadvantaged **
The grants are open to all sectors of the community, but we regret that no applications can be considered from individuals, nor organisations serving other than exclusively the elderly, the young and the disadvantaged of the districts noted above.
** Please see here for full terms and conditions
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‘There but Not there’
Our installation this year commemorates all the 31 men and one woman
from Thornhill who gave their lives in the Second World War.
From the 9th October each Wednesday and Sunday
Outlines of figures will be placed around the church. Each one will commemorate 3 or 4 people who died.
Only 4 of them are buried in the Thornhill Churchyard. Our file on them indicates the widely different roles they played- pilot, sickbay attendant, musician ,driver, telegraphist, stoker and more. They are buried or just named in cemeteries around the world.
We hope the installation will be a personal and moving tribute to them.
Remember Those who died for Freedom and Peace
1939-1945
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DATE |
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AMOUNT |
JANUARY | MOTOR NEURONE RESEARCH |
£200 |
| MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH |
£200 |
FEBRUARY | KIDNEY RESEARCH |
£200 |
MARCH |
TIME FOR A CUPPA |
£200 |
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WATER AID |
£150 |
