Hello Everyone,
How are you? No Really – how are you?

I’m well, thanks for asking, I really am.
As I write this, I've just finished a session talking with my counsellor. I say talking with, of course, I did most of the talking (no surprise there Rob, you might say!).

On a few occasions recently it has struck me how powerful it is to be listened to, to be the focus of someone’s undivided attention, for them not to interrupt or look to make the next bit of conversation, but for it to be all about you. We sometimes shirk from making ourselves the centre of attention, and rightly so I think, but from time to time it is a wonderful gift.
It speaks to us of being valued and worthy, when we are truly heard, to speak without being judged, to have time to judge our own thoughts, to form our own story, that’s precious. Whoever you are, I hope you know that you are valuable and worthy.

I often listen to people in my role as vicar, although I’m still learning to do it better! It’s always a privilege, and I would love to remember to do it more often with my friends and family.
I also know I have cherished doing it in Small Groups over the years, taking time once a term to listen to each other and pray for each other for an extended period of time – I really recommend it.

Maybe I’m not the only one who would like to listen better to those I love, and more often.

And if you too need a good hard listening to, let me know – I’m here to help!

With every blessing,
Rob

Sunday has moved!
We are nearly finished with the trial period for Sunday service times.
Up to and including 24th July, we're meeting at 9:30am for our Traditional Holy Communion Service, and 5pm in the afternoon for our Family Service, including Sunday school most weeks. Following on from this, due to holiday season, in August we'll be having just the one Sunday Service at 10am.
With that in mind...

...Survey!
We would love to know your views on our worship times and style.
Please click here to take the time to complete our online survey.
Paper copies of this same survey will also be available at the back of church tomorrow. Please complete online or in church by tomorrow.
Many Thanks.

Sad News
It is with much sadness that I need to let you know that Richard Crooks died on July 1st. Richard suffered a sudden brain-bleed while on holiday and passed away with his family around him. Our architect, a member of our PCC, and beloved member of our church family, Richard had an insightful mind, a gracious approach to life, an eye for beauty and glory, a vibrant faith, as well as a dry wit which I had come to cherish. It was Richard who threw together – in a seemingly effortless way – our new logo. It’s nice think that will be part of the public face of our church for years to come.
- Revd Rob

Friday Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop will break for the summer for 2x weeks next Friday 22nd July.
It will resume in church at 9am on Friday 9th September.

Summer Holiday Club – Volunteers
As we’ve had lots of interest, we are now on the lookout for additional volunteers to help make it a great success! If you are available in the mornings from 1st - 5th August and would like to get involved, please contact the [email protected] for more information. Please note that we take the safeguarding of our children seriously, so any volunteer will need to have a current DBS check which allows them to work with children.

Foodbank Donations
We continue to support The Bradford North Foodbank based in Eccleshill.
If you would like to donate, food can be dropped at church on Fridays during coffee shop or between our Sunday services. Requests this month:
• Juice, long life – urgently needed
• Preserves - jams, honey, peanut butter - urgently needed
• Steamed Puddings - urgently needed
• Deodorant - urgently needed
• Tinned Fish
• UHT Milk 
• Instant Mashed Potato
• Milk Powder
• Halal/Vegetarian tinned food items
• Shampoo

An Hour of Quiet - Midday Communion
We continue our 'Hour of Quiet' in church on Mondays at 12pm in church.
Be blessed & strengthened in this communion service, quiet hour of reflection, and prayer. All are welcome. The final Hour of Quiet, before taking a break for the summer, will be on Monday 18th July.

T.A.G. (Tuesday Afternoon Group)
The next T.A.G. will be held in church on Tuesday 19th July at 1:30pm.
Led by Sue Ward, this is a friendly & open group that meets for fun, faith, and fellowship. Tea & cakes are provided. If you would like more information, please contact the [email protected].

Indoor Tabletop Sale – Saturday 17th September, 9am – 1pm
Do you have lots of items that are too good to put in the bin?
Toys, clothing, household items. Sell your items at our tabletop sale and make some money whilst helping us to raise some money too.
Tables £10. No food to be sold, and no businesses allowed.
To reserve a table, please contact [email protected].

Confirmation START Course
As preparation for confirmation, we’ll be running the START course in October & November. We'll be meeting at 6pm on Tuesdays in church to eat together and explore questions about faith, life, and Jesus, and this is open to everyone! The dates for the course are Tuesday 4th, 11th, & 18th October and 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd November, culminating in a special confirmation service led by the new Bishop of Kirkstall on Sunday 27th November at 10am.
If this is something you’d be interested in, please chat to Rev Rob or email [email protected] for more info.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association, Coffee Morning
Our friends at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association once again invite the ladies of St. Wilfrid’s to their coffee morning in July.
This is a great chance to meetup and chat about faith and life.