‘Do Not be afraid ‘
This simple, bold, heart-warming phrase appears over and over again in the Bible, in all kinds of circumstances – including on the ?rst Easter Sunday. The women who went to visit Jesus’s tomb carry with them grief at the death of their Master and friend, the trauma of the cruci?xion, and fear for what might happen next – will Jesus’s disciples be arrested next, what will happen to them…?
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“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” Matthew 28:5-6
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Meeting an angel, whose ‘appearance was like lightning’ (v.3) must have been terrifying! But the angel’s message is one of peace: Jesus is alive. Death itself has started working backward. They may not understand yet, there still may be pain and sadness to come, but there has been a shift in reality, and nothing will ever be the same again… Hope is alive
See our separate Holy Week news sheet for details of services and spaces to connect and pray this Easter.
It can be a great time to invite friends, neighbours or family too!
May you know the peace of the Risen Lord Jesus at work in your life in this Easter season.
Sunday Worship Gatherings
St Michael and All Angels’, Haworth
Sundays at 10:30am – Parish Communion: a celebration for everyone
Sun 3rd May service includes Annual Parish Meeting.
Sun 31st May – no service here today: United Service in Stanbury
St. Gabriel’s, Stanbury
Sunday5th April – 10am BCP Holy Communion – Easter Sunday!
Sunday 12th April – No service here today
Sunday 19th April – 10am BCP Holy Communion
Sunday 26th April – 4pm Evensong
Sunday 3rd May – No service here today
Sunday 10th May – 4pm Evensong
Sunday 17th May – 10am BCP Holy Communion
Sunday 24th May – 4pm Evensong
Sunday 31st May – 10am United Service
St. James’s, Cross Roads
Sunday 5th April – 4pm Parish Communion – Easter Sunday!
Sunday 12th April – 10am Parish Communion
Sunday 19th April – Messy Church: Easter Journeys, 4-5:30pm
Sunday 26th April – 10am Service with Annual meeting
Sunday 3rd May – 4pm Parish Communion
Sunday 10th May – 10am Parish Communion
Sunday 17th May – 4pm Messy Church: Messy Mother’s Day
Sunday 24th May – 10am Holy Communion
Sunday 31st May – no service here today: United Service in Stanbury
Sunday 31st May – United Service
United Communion Service at St Gabriel’s, Stanbury – 10am
Followed by drinks and cake in the St Gabriel’s garden. Drinks provided, you might like to bring something tasty to share!
Every week
Coffee drop-in at St James’s every Monday 10-12noon. This now includes a Dementia Friendly Hub
Toddler Praise at St James’s every Tuesday in term time, 2-3pm. Toddler friendly singing, story and prayers, followed by play and snack.
Midweek Holy Communion – Quiet and reflective said service at St Michael’s every Thursday 12noon in the Bronte chapel
Quiet Space (Compline) at St Michael’s every Thursday at 8pm: short, reflective prayer time. Followed by Pints of View from 8:30pm (usually in the White Lion) – friendly conversation exploring big questions.
Garden Angels and Church Angels
Saturday 11th April and Saturday 9th May, 10am-12noon at St Michael’s Haworth. Something for everyone! Always good fun and very satisfying. Contact Rev. Oli or Jonathan (church warden)
Coffee morning at St Gabriel’s, Stanbury
From May we are back on first Saturday each month 10am-12noon. Friendly time together in this beautiful space. Saturday 2nd May.
Annual Parish Church Meetings (APCM)
Meetings to look back on 2025, to give thanks to God for His work among us, to check finance and other key areas, and to elect Church Wardens and Parish Church Council (PCC) members.
Cross Roads: Sun 28th April 10am at St James’s
Haworth and Stanbury: Sunday 3rd May, 10:30am
at St Michael and All Angels’
Our annual meetings will be held as part of our regular Sunday morning services. This gives space to give thanks to God for His goodness among us, bringing all parts of our parish life as part of our worship.
Everyone who is part of our church community is welcome!
As we prepare for these meetings, we are actively looking for people to join our Parish Church Councils (PCCs) – as PCC members, Treasurer, Secretary, Church Warden… Please join in praying, and please consider whether you could joining the team. Talk to Oli.
Giving and Generosity
Most of the budgeted spending that allows us to be present and active as a church community comes from regular giving from church members and supporters. Thank you to everyone who contributes!
If you would like to find out more about giving, including regular giving through direct debit or volunteering opportunities, then please get in touch for a conversation.
Listening and Caring We have people who would be happy to listen and pray with you. Please ask whoever has been leading the service today, or contact Oli
