The Parish of Wath with Brampton is hosting a quiet day event at Christ Church, Brampton Bierlow. It is the fifth one, and there is a unique theme as usual. Many people have enjoyed our previous quiet day events, and you’re welcome to join us and take time out to do something new and find … Read more
You can’t have missed being bombarded by holiday adverts post-Christmas on TV.  Of course, as I was reminded, this is the time of year when people’s attention turns to planning and booking vacations or day trips.  Is it the depths of the darkest winter with the lure of the summer sun, having something special to look … Read more
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.See, I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:18, 19a Isaiah could have been writing these verses specifically for this time of year – the end of one year and the beginning of a new year. If you’re like … Read more
Hoping you enjoyed a blessed and peaceful Christmas. There has been so much to be thankful for in the life of our parish church, some of which you may well have been involved with or been a part of. This includes the plethora of children’s/family events, All Age Christingles, along with vibrant and exciting school services in … Read more
As I write, Advent is just a week away, and I’m looking forward to all that we share together during this season at All Saints and Christ Church. This includes decorating our own Christmas tree, which takes pride of place in the lounge window, along with our unusual nativity set.  It’s an African baked clay … Read more
Our news tells us day after day of war zones, retaliatory action, suffering people groups, political bargaining, changing weather patterns and disasters, and uncertain futures, to name a few examples. All these things cause us to be understandably fearful and uneasy if we’re not careful. Equally, though, we do also need to hear and be assured … Read more
Can I echo others’ thanks for the support so many gave during the recent successful Heritage weekend centred around All Saints Church in the heart of your community? Thank you! This kind of broad, welcoming series of events does, of course, take massive coordination and group effort, and it humbles me to see how so … Read more
The Parish of Wath with Brampton is pleased to announce our fourth quiet day event at Christ Church, Brampton Bierlow. Each event is a special time for silent prayer, meditation and reflection. This is an opportunity for anyone, old or young, experienced or novice, to come along and spend some time away from the busy world … Read more
So many sights, smells, sounds and images can help us remember past times or bring memories of our childhood to mind. This happened to me today as I sat outside listening to the sounds around me. Yes, there were birds chirping and a distant aeroplane, but gladly, there was no noise of cars or motorbikes on … Read more
This year’s giving day for the parish of Wath with Brampton is Sunday, 14th July. Giving Day is when we remember God’s generosity and make donations to our local churches. Christians are called to be generous, as God gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, without counting the cost to show us the Way to forgiveness … Read more
