Sunday Worship

Sunday Morning Worship at 10.30 am each week

Services are usually led by a Minister or a Local Preacher; however, we occasionally have "own arrangement" services where our members and worship leaders plan the service. Details of preachers are given in the Circuit Plan (pdf).

Each service will reflect the personality and gifts of whoever is leading worship; however, we usually:

• stand to sing hymns/songs;
• sit to say prayers to God thanking Him for His goodness, saying sorry for things we've done/said to hurt others, and asking for His love and support for those in need;
• sit to listen to readings from the bible;
• sit to hear interpretations of what those bible readings mean to us in today's world;
• take a collection - this helps with the upkeep of the church, pays for Ministers' salaries and goes towards the work of God in Thackley, the Bradford North Circuit of churches and the wider world. Please don't feel obliged to give; you will notice that many of our members let the collection bag pass by them - many give regularly via Direct Debit. We usually stand up as the collection is brought forward for a blessing. 

We are a family friendly church and recognise that young ones are inquisitive and full of energy. So, if you have children there is no need to feel embarrassed if they want to roam around to explore their surroundings. A children's table with books and quiet activities is available in church at all times.

During winter months we hold our services in the Community Hall which helps to reduce our carbon footprint.

All age worship

All age worship takes place on the first Sunday of the month when children and adults stay in for the whole service. These services may include drama and more creative/interactive activities, and we will sing Happy Birthday to anyone with a birthday that month. Appropriate safeguarding measures are in place to provide a safe environment for our church family.

123 Jesus loves me!

123 is our Junior Church for Preschool* and KS1 children which meets on the 3rd Sunday in each month. We start in church with the rest of the church family at 10.30 am then move through to the bright and airy Community Hall for:

• Bible story time, 
• snack, 
• songs,
• craft activities, all with little ones in mind. 

Sessions will finish at 11.30 am, with the opportunity to rejoin the rest of the church family in church for coffee and a chat.

You'll find more information on the 123 Facebook page.

* Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent/carer - we hope they will have fun too! 

Holy Communion

On the night before Jesus died on the cross, he instructed his followers to remember him by eating bread and drinking wine together as symbols of his body and blood given for us so that our wrongs are forgiven. We continue to do this every month or so in the form of Holy Communion when we receive a small piece of bread and a small glass of communion wine during the service. Everyone is welcome to receive Holy Communion; however, if you prefer, you can either remain in your seat or come forward with your hymn book in your hand to receive a blessing rather than bread and wine.

Refreshments 

We serve refreshments (free) after the service so we can have a cuppa and a chat, get to know each other and lend support where we can.

A warm welcome awaits you. We hope you will visit us soon. Our Door Stewards will gladly guide you on your arrival; however, if you prefer, please contact us so we can arrange for someone to meet you on arrival and sit with you during the service.