This year I’ve been lucky enough to have a few short trips away, and as much as I like going away, ‘Home is where my heart is’, and I’m always excited to come back home. For me, home is my family, that place of love, comfort, and happy memories. It’s the place where I can totally be myself, where I get unconditional love and support that isn’t weakened by the ups and downs of life.

Since coming to church I see the parallels and we often talk about the church family. For me, the church family is a mixed bag of people from all backgrounds coming together in the shared belief and trust in God.

When I first stepped through the doors I was welcomed, it didn’t matter where I was on my journey of faith. From the very beginning I received support and encouragement.

Today, the church family is more important than ever to me. I see my faith developing surrounded by people who know the journey I’m on, including people I can learn from and who will inspire me. And while I still receive, I’m conscious about my commitment, what I can give, and in turn, how it will help me to be more connected to the church family and God.

Love & Blessings,
Sally

Sunday 9th July
Rob & Lizzie will be up front this morning at both The 9.15 & The 11 where we’ll say an official farewell to our out-going wardens, Dan & Sandra.
We’re sending them off to have a well earned rest but don’t worry, they’ll still be lending a hand and passing on their wealth of experience to Team Warden!
As usual, the children’s groups are going out and we have refreshments available between the services (don’t forget to BYOC - Bring Your Own Cup!)
Then in the evening at 6:30pm we have our second Go Deeper - Live evening worship, with guest speaker Derek Walmsley and live music from Emily & Peter. We hope to see you at one of these services!

Team Warden – Hello!
‘Team Warden’ is underway! You may notice a few different people overseeing the smooth running of services on a Sunday morning. Please bear with them as they learn the ropes.

What’s Your Role?
We are on the look out for people to take on a couple of roles:
Few things say ‘make yourself at home’ as well as a smile and hot mug! We need someone to oversee hosting – coordinating the welcome-ing team of sidepeople and making sure our refreshments are up to scratch. We're looking for somebody to organise the greeting and coffee teams at Sunday services.
We also need someone, or perhaps a pair of people, to oversee the Sunday Children's Work, helping to gather and run a team of people doing this on the Sundays that the kids go out. We have great resources and can give all the training needed. Is this something you could lead or held with for a season?
If you feel called and able to help with these or any other role, please contact [email protected]

Elspeth Cornick’s Funeral
Fiona Knowle’s mum’s funeral will be in church on Tuesday 18th July at 10:30am. All who knew Elspeth are warmly invited to join us to celebrate her life, mourn her passing, and support the family.

Confirmation & Communion Courses
Our next course is for anyone aged 7 or over who would like to take communion, exploring the basic of the church’s faith. We will be running this from 12:30-2:30pm this afternoon and next Sunday 16th July in Church.
We're also planning to have confirmations this year - if you are ready for either of those steps, or would like to know more about it, please speak to Rev Rob or email [email protected]

A Message From Azaria
I hope you're well. Here in Guatemala the rainy season has finally started, and I am enjoying the cooler weather but not the getting wet part!
I just wanted to send a quick message to share that I have just posted two new blogs, one is a reflection 'Pondering Prayer' and one is a Poem, 'I See You'. If you fancy a read, please visit my online blog at azaria.blog
I will send a new update and prayer request email/video link soon.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
Love and blessings,
Azaria Spencer (Mission Partner: Church Mission Society)

Summer Holiday Club Registration Now Open!
We’re pleased to announce we’re going ahead with our Summer Holiday Club & registrations are now open! If you previously registered interest in our Summer Holiday Club, you should have already received a separate email with more info earlier this week. In case you missed it, or if you'd like to join us, please click here to learn more, and complete an online registration form.

ChurchSuite
Thanks to everyone who has provided us with their details via our new ChurchSuite data management platform. It is going to help us contact people when we need to, whether that’s for rotas, or for pastoral reasons.
For more information and to sign up, please click here, and help us be the strong connected community we're called to be. If you haven’t provided your info yet, we will also be available between the services in July and if you have any questions, just ask Sally or Rob and we’ll do our best to answer them.

Bradford North Foodbank
Donations can be dropped in church. Items currently needed are:
• Coffee - 100g/200g Jars
• Tinned Potatoes
• Long-life UHT Fruit Juice
• Microwavable Rice
• Long Life UHT Milk (Full Fat Or Semi Skimmed)
• Pasta Sauce/Curry Sauce
• Tinned Fruit
• Instant Mashed Potato
• Chocolate Bars/Sweets

Please send any items to be included in our weekly Family Newsletter to [email protected]

The work and ministry of Calverley Parish Church is supported by the generous giving of the church community, and we receive no outside funding.
You can make a donation or sign up to regular giving, including Gift Aid, via our Parish Giving page online here.
Thank You for your support.