‘Speak Their Name’ Exhibition

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Rev. Oli licenced as new Rector

The Rev. Oliver Preston was licenced as the new Rector for the United Benefice of Haworth and Cross Roads by the Bishop of Leeds, the Right Reverend Nick Baines, in a special service at Haworth Church on Friday evening.

The service was attended by many leading members of the the Worth Valley and Church of England Community as well as visitors from Christ Church, Bridlington where Rev, Preston had previously worked as an assistant priest.

The Rev. Preston, (pictured left) known as ‘Oli’ will be taking his first services as Rector in the Benefice on Sunday.

Rev. Oliver Preston (left) with the Bishop of Leeds, the Right Rev. Nick Baines after his licencing service.
The clergy prepare for the licencing service.
Rev Oli with David Pearson Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire
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New Rector for Joint Benefice to be licenced

The Rev. Oliver Preston (pictured) will be licenced as the new Rector for the Church of England’s United Benefice of Haworth and Cross Roads in a service at Haworth Parish Church next Friday evening.

Oliver will step into the incumbency that has been vacant since the Rev. Peter Mullins retired in September 2022.

It will be the 35-year-old Oliver’s first Parish appointment and he moves into the Haworth and Cross Road parishes after serving as an Associate Minister (Pioneer) at Christ Church, Bridlington.

Oli Preston was born and grew up in Scarborough. He said: “I still love the coast but I’m looking forward to exploring and loving a new landscape here in the moors and valleys surrounding the Worth Valley.

He is married to Joanne, they have two children – Betty (9) and Cayden (5) and Oli added: “As a parent of young children I’m particularly interested in helping other young families to find a home in church.

“Sometimes church gatherings can be really stressful as a parent – often our children just aren’t designed to be still and quiet!”. 

One of Oli and Joanne’s projects in Bridlington was the establishment of a new church and community called ‘Branches: church in a garden’ that usually met outside, in more informal ways, usually with food.  

The new Rector of Haworth and Cross Roads loves to share good food, good company, and good beer.  He enjoys being part of the community and fun that can grow around live music as well as writing and performing poetry and music in an alternative /indie folk style.  

Growing up going to church, Oli first trained as a youth and community worker, before making a conscious decision to follow a ministry within the Church of England. He is inspired by the life and words of Jesus finding deep meaning and hope in his Christian faith.  This inspires him to care passionately about people, community and for creation. 

He is an activist for climate and ecological care, among other justice issues. He added: “The Bible word for peace is ‘shalom’ – it means wholeness and wellness in every part, and is also about our relationships: with ourselves, one another, the world around us, and with God. 

“Peace means right-ness and goodness in all these areas – that is what I long for and want to help people find.”

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Farwell Rev. Anthony

Last Sunday in St Michael and All Angels, Haworth was the last service to be conducted in the United Benefice of Haworth & Cross Roads by the Rev. Anthony Bennett before leaving to take up a new posting as a vicar to the Mid Esk Parishes in North Yorkshire.

The congregations from Haworth, Cross Roads and Stanbury came together at Haworth to share Anthony’s last service in the Worth Valley and to present him with ‘going away’ gifts.

Peter Breed, the Haworth Churchwarden, gave a short address in which he noted that the occasion was ‘bitter – sweet’ for the three Churches in the Benefice. Bitter as we are losing Anthony after four years with us as a curate and sweet as we shared his joy at his first appointment as a vicar.

The occasion was also special because a Coronation Statement from King Charles III was delivered to the congregations by Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Gill Arnold JPDL.

Pictured is Rev Anthony with the Deputy Lieutenant, his fellow Worth Valley Anglican clergy, the Churchwarden and other Church officials.

Pictured left to right: Peter Handley, Rev. Anthony Bennett, Deputy Lieutenant Gill Arnold JPDL, Rev. Peter Wilson, Churchwarden Peter Breed, Rosanne Anderson.

The final moments of Rev. Anthony’s last service at Haworth. Pictured left to right: Peter Handley, Rev Anthony, Rev. Peter Wilson and Rosanne Anderson.

Our happy clergy team at Anthony’s last service. Pictured left to right): Peter Handley, Rev. Anthony Bennett, Rev. Peter Wilson and Rosanne Anderson.

Pictured left to right: Deputy Churchwarden (Stanbury) Chris Tordoff, Churchwarden Peter Breed, Rev. Anthony and Organist Colin Horsley.

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Pre-Coronation Service with civic leaders

Robbie Moore MP, Cllr Rebecca Poulsen, Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire David Pearson and Rev. Anthony Bennett

Haworth Parish Church staged a Pre-Coronation service on Friday evening. The service was led by the Rev. Anthony Bennett supported by Deacon Rob Dearden from West Lane Baptist Church and Mrl Shallow from the Methodist Church. Included in the congregation were David Pearson a Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Keighley & Ilkley MP Robbie Moore and newly-re-elected Worth Valley Councillor Rebecca Poulsen. The music was provided by Worth Valley harpist Fiona Katie Widdop and organist Colin Horsley.

Pictured (left to right): Haworth Parish Churchwarden Peter Breed, Rev. Anthony Bennett, Deacon Rob Dearden and Rev. Nel Shallow.
Harpist Fioa Katie Widdop.
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A Special Service of Music and Prayers on the Eve of the Coronation

Join us in Haworth Church on Friday evening at 7 pm as we look forward to the Coronation. We will sing some of King Charles’s favourite hymns, and we will be joined by The Yorkshire Harpist, Fiona Katie Widdop, who will be playing various pieces for us, including one very rare ‘Gypsy harp music of Wales’ tune, which King Charles heard her play several years ago when he was Prince of Wales. There will be refreshments afterwards. All welcome. No need to book.

For further details please follow this link:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6886/service-and-events/events/943520/

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Bishop Toby welcomes two new members to CHurch

The Bishop of Bradford Very Rev. Toby Howorth conducted Sunday’s service at Haworth Church. It was a special and very happy event when he confirmed and baptised two new members of our congregation Susan Clements and Jonathan Newton. Pictured after the service (left to right) are: Reader Rosanne Anderson, Rev. Anthony Bennett, Susan Clements, Jonathan Newton, Bishop Toby, Reader Peter Handley.

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April and May 2023

Details of all our services for April and May 2023 are on our pew sheet (see link below), including our special services for Holy Week, Easter and the Coronation.

Link to Pew Sheet: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:80d11cba-3a30-3fee-aa46-be1c443c6dd1

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Service on Sunday, March 12th cancelled.

Following an inspection of all the access routes leading to Church and the adjacent car park, the Church Warden and the Health and Safety Officer have taken the reluctant decision to cancel tomorrow’s 11.00am service at St Michael and All Angels.

Conditions underfoot are extremely hazardous and more snow and freezing temperatures are expected overnight. This would make already difficult conditions under foot even more treacherous and the safety of both regular congregation and visitors is our prime concern.

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Lent Group 8th March Cancelled


Please note that tonight’s Lent group (8th March) has been cancelled due to the snow and risk of freezing and icy conditions in Stanbury.
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