Fun, Fellowship, and Food at the MU Lunch

Many thanks to all who came and supported our Mothers’ Union lunch it was a great occasion with lots of good food and fellowship many thanks to Julie Houseman for the excellent buffet as always.

It was good to spend time together and meet socially and catch-up with friends past, present and to meet new friends. Some of our visitors are diocesan members who were from branches that have closed it was great for them to meet up with other members and we hope to continue this connection in the future.

Looking forward to our next events Strawberries and cream and quiz afternoon.

Elizabeth Johnson, Branch Leader.

A Right Royal Knees-Up!

Amy Graham looks back on the fun had at the St Chad’s Coronation Party.

On Monday 8th May, we hosted an incredible Coronation Party and welcomed all members of the community. Despite the damp weather, everyone embraced the spirit of the event to celebrate the new King. The whole event had a Union Jack theme with red, blue and white bunting and flags galore, setting the tone of a celebration.

The small hall was set up with children’s crafts put on by the Bagnall family, with a small team of face painting, badge making and a very successful tombola.

Outside there was the very popular BBQ with Annie and her team preparing burgers (from Headingley butchers), sausages, veggie sausages and samosas. There was an ice-cream stall, freshly made crepes and a well staffed and stocked bar, including beer, wine, ‘Pimms’ and homemade lemonade.

The rain finally stopped to enjoy the fantastic 3 piece trio playing traditional swing jazz music. Over on the field, St Chads Scouts had set up camp activities for older children, including making S’mores (melting marshmallows sandwiched in biscuits) and there was a bell tent for crafts. Hannah and Jo helped to supervise the donkey rides up to the church.

Inside, the main hall was set up like a cafe with a range of delicious cakes for sale, helped along by members of our youth group. We had the pleasure of listening to Michael on his wind up ‘music box’ (which is called a Pell Organ) playing various tunes on request. There was a cut-out King Charles III and framed members of the Royal family to pop your head into!

The event was rounded off with Clare Pascoe singing the national anthem with a resounding applause.

The team of organisers are very grateful to all the volunteers (both before, during and after the event), St Chads Scouts and all the cake and tombola donations. We estimate that there were around 100+ volunteers on the day that all contributed to the event’s success making around £2000; a fantastic amount, despite the poor weather.

Just goes to show, come rain or shine we know how to bring the community together for a national event and celebration! It was a fabulous afternoon with a great turn out. Huge ‘thank you’ again to everyone who supported the event.

Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days this weekend!

St Chad’s, Far Headingley : Heritage Open Days – Saturday 9^th and Sunday 10^th September. Have you ever wondered what it is like inside this prominent building situated on your doorstep ? Well now is your chance to find out ! The building will be open between 2pm and 4pm on each of the days, an organ recital will take place between 2.45pm and 3.15pm and there will be the opportunity to climb up to the bell tower (Sunday only) to get spectacular views of the surrounding district. There will be various exhibits as well as activities for children. Refreshments will be available and we are fully accessible. Come and explore the nooks and crannies of this Grade II listed Gothic revival style building and astonish at what it has to offer. The church received a commendation in the Leeds Architects Awards in 2012 and has been awarded Eco Congregation status. From its spectacular East window to its Harrison organ come and marvel within this wonderful space.

Thought Of The Month (December)

Thought Of The Month

“Lord God of surprises,

we thank you that you know each one of us

and you call us to humble obedience to your will.

Give us that readiness to hear, accept and follow”

your purposes for our lives. Amen”

A prayer by Archbishop John Sentamu

Introduction to the Glenwrights

I’m delighted to announce that a new curate, Rev’d Jo Glenwright, will be joining St Chad’s Church from 27th June 2022.

“Hello to all at St Chad’s!
It is so good to be joining you for the next few years. I hope to join in with what God and you are doing together in this place at this time, serving and learning alongside you. For me my journey of faith has been life long and I expect will continue to be so. My heart is for connecting people with God, and his love for them. I have journeyed myself in understanding God’s love for me, and truly accepting it and letting it change my behaviour in this world. I am still on that journey, very much a work in progress. But I do have this deep belief that we are called to live lives trusting in God’s love for us, rather than driven by fear. And I am inspired and sustained in this, by the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
whom I believe proves God’s love for us and enables us to trust him again. My family and I join you after serving my deacon year at St Edmund’s, Roundhay. Prior to that we had been worshipping for 9 years with St James Woodside, Horsforth. Before that I attended St Peter’s, Harrogate, which is where I was confirmed, and Rob and I were married. Rob and I (both 36) met at school, and have been together since we were 18. We both have a background in analysis, I as an economist in the civil service, and Rob in various lead roles for Aviva. I left my career after 11 years in order to start three years of training for ministry, gaining a postgraduate diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission and our third child.
Our children Ted, (7), Max (5) and Elsa (3) bring us so much life and joy, if no rest. As a family, we enjoy being outdoors, sports (including Newcastle United), time with family and friends, travel, film and food.
We look forward to meeting you,
With blessings and prayers,
Jo”

Fun, Fellowship, and Food at the MU Lunch

A Right Royal Knees-Up!

Heritage Open Days this weekend!

Thought Of The Month

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