and Organisations
In our parish you will find a wide variety of groups and organisations, there’s something for everyone and all are welcome!
The Choir
Choir practices are usually held in All Saints church on every other Thursday at 7.30 p.m.
Leader: Stuart McArthur
Sunday School
All Saints’ Sunday school ‘Saints Alive’ meets during the 9:30 service on the first and third Sundays.
Leader: Margaret Laidlow
St James’ Sunday School meets during the 11.00 a.m. service.
Leader: Rachel McKay
Children's Corner
St. James have a Children's Corner during the 11.00 a.m. service.
All Saints’ Ladies Club
Regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month in St Francis House.
Secretary: Jenny Amy
Men’s Group
The Men’s Group meets once a month, usually the second Tuesday (venues vary).
Leader: John Ellins
St Francis’ Ladies Club
Our regular meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in St Francis House at 8.00 p.m.
Secretary: Sue Williams
Mothers’ Union
The Mothers’ Union meets once a month in All Saints church, usually on the 4th Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.
Leader: Flo Howarth
St James Mothers’ Union Meetings are held at 7.30p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at St. James.
Leader: Ann Redding
Bible Study
Bible Studies are held on the first Monday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in St Francis’ House.
Leader: Geoff Hanson
First Steps
This is our mother and toddler group and meets 9.15 - 11.30 a.m. on Wednesdays during school terms at All Saints.
Leader: Helen Jackson
Smile Parent & Toddler Group
Smile Parent & Toddler Group meets at St James during term time on a Thursday afternoon from 1.30 p.m. until 3.00 p.m..
Leader: Ann Redding
Homegroup
The Homegroup meets once a month on a Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m.
Leaders: John Small, Rachel Gornall
Parish Prayers
We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in All Saints church for between 30 and 40 minutes of quiet prayer.
Leader: Mike Williams
Brownies and Guides
Meet every Friday during term time at 6.30 p.m. in St James’s Centre.
Leader: Diane Vernon
All Saints’
FIRST & THIRD SUNDAYS, 3-12 year olds go out to SAINTS ALIVE! during the 9:30 a.m. service.
FAMILY HOTPOT 2:30 p.m.
Our afternoon club for families usually meets the SECOND SUNDAY of each month (this month 5th Feb)
St James’
SECOND SUNDAY, children go out to Sunday School during the 11:00 a.m. service.
 | All Saints’ Mothers’ Union |
The Mothers’ Union Group will be holding their Annual General Meeting on 25th February, at which there will be a proposal and it is anticipated that this group of the Mothers’ Union will cease.
There will remain another Mothers’ Union Group within our Parish of Kirklees Valley and they meet at St James on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm.
| Saint James’ Mothers’ Union |
We meet on the second Thursday of the month in the Chapel at 7.30 p.m.
This month’s meeting takes place on February 14th with guest speaker Elizabeth Stone talking about the Inca Trail.
Dates & Events for 2012 can be downloaded here:
 | First Steps |
Our mother and toddler group meets 9.15 – 11.30 a.m. on Wednesdays during school terms at All Saints.
 | The Choir |
Choir practices this month will be held on Thursdays, 2nd and 16th February at All Saints’ Church, at 8.00 p.m.
In addition to regular Sunday hymns, these will include practice for the Christmas carol service.
Any changes or additions to these dates will be advised for inclusion in the Weekly Sheet.
See Stuart McArthur if you are interested in joining the choir.
On 13th February we will be making Valentine’s flowers – please bring spray carnations.
 | Bible Study |
There will be a Bible Study group on Monday 6th February at 7.30 p.m.
All are welcome to share in this time of study and reflection on God’s Word.
Homegroups
Meet during the months of May, June, July, September, October and November.
Homegroup leaders: Rachel Gornall and John Small
Brownies & Guides
Meet every Friday during term time at 6.30 p.m. in St James’s Centre. Contact Diane Vernon for further details.
Following a discussion at the AGM on 21st September, the All Saints’ Ladies Club will no longer have regular meetings because of falling numbers. The few remaining members will meet informally from time to time. The Club has been in existence continuously since September 1949.
 | Smile Mother & Toddler Group |
Meets every Thursday during term time 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. in St James's Centre. Contact Ann Redding for further details.
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