Hello there,

The view from my study window is of Autumn hitting full swing – leaves are turning red, orange, and yellow over the churchyard and starting to drop.
Pumpkins are still lit in many windows of the village, and bonfires will light and warm many of us this weekend, often accompanied by Parkin (or at least, I hope so!).

Many of us feel mixed emotions as the nights draw in – the gathering gloom and the onset of winter chills are not often bringers of hope, but I hope we can find a lighter path though the darkness. There is, of course, the season’s accompanying cosiness as the heating eventually goes on, the many traditions, and the beauty of the trees’ last glorious showing. Perhaps though, the passing nature of this season reminds us that spring too will come in its turn.
We are, after all, an Easter people, a death-and-resurrection people, who for millennia have followed a Lord who faced a death greater than the dying of the year and rose again, and who promises a renewal of all things in the end.
In this spirit of hope I find I can face these annual turnings with peace, and take delight in the leaves, the fires, and the parkin as the comforts of a season that will pass. I pray you all find joy in the delights of this season too.

With Every Blessing,
Rev’d Rob.

Messy Church November!
Come and join us in Church for our next Messy Church this Saturday 6th at 3pm until 4.30pm. Families must book in advance with the [email protected]. On the theme of Remembrance, there’ll be crafts, music, and snacks, we’d love to see you!

Marriage Prep. Course
We're pleased to announce we will be running a marriage prep. course in January 2022, starting on Tuesday 11th for 5 weeks.
This is for any couples getting married in Calverley Parish or elsewhere.
If you would like more information, please contact [email protected].

Organ Update
The workmen are back in Church this week putting the organ back together.
It looks like everything’s on schedule, ready for the Remembrance Sunday Service. There will still be some tweaking to do after that, but this will not interfere with it being played.

Poppy Appeal 2021
Nicola Lightfoot will be holding a stall for the Poppy Appeal.
You will find her in Church at the Friday Coffee Shop 9-12, and before and after both services this coming Sunday 7th November.
There will be a variety of items available including wooden crosses.

Remembrance Service - Sunday 14th November 10:30am
This service is now fully booked, and all available seats in church have been allocated. Please do not attend the service if you have not booked a seat.
This special service will also be livestreamed, and available to watch live on our YouTube channel here.

Musical Pie & Peas!
Come along to our Musical Pie & Peas night on Tuesday 16th November, in church, 7pm until 9:30pm. To book a place, please email the Parish [email protected], or speak to Sandra in Church or at coffee shop.
We will also require your food choice - Select Pie & Peas or Jacket Potato with cheese. And to wash it down, soft drinks and tea & coffee will be available, or BYO alcohol. This event is FREE, but donations towards the organ restoration will be gratefully accepted. We also require prizes for the raffle, if you can help let the office or Sandra know.

Ask Me Anything – Sunday 21st November
On Sunday 21st November it’s another ‘Ask Me Anything’ service.
Do you want to know something about faith, the Bible, or church?
Now’s your chance to ask it!
There's a box is at the back of church for you to pop your questions in.

This service on Sunday 21st will also have live music from our fledgling worship group! If you would like to join it, please contact [email protected].