Church Prayer Meeting
Usually held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 8.00pm – 9.00pm, in the Parish Room after Church Tea. Everyone is invited to pray together for the life of the church, the town and wider world.
Church Tea – Bring and Share
Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm for one hour. Simply bring whatever you’ve made for your own tea and share it (hot or cold, savoury and sweet). It’s a great opportunity to get to know others.
Fairtrade
We are a Fairtrade Church and use Fairly Traded goods for all our refreshments.
Church Café
This is held on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year from 10am to 12 noon. Saturday Café serves coffee, tea, light snacks and cakes. Friday Café serves coffee, tea, cake and biscuits. Everyone is welcome!
Church Socials
Held on the third Thursday of each month from 8.00pm at The Falcon Social Club on Westgate. A relaxed, informal gathering often with a quiz or games, always with a warm welcome. Other events on an ad hoc basis.
Prayer and Pastoral Care
Through prayer and pastoral care, we try, with God’s guidance, to meet the needs of our church family and the wider community. We help to organise Baptism preparation evenings and share the parents’ joy when welcoming their child into our church family. We give support for bereaved families and organise an ‘All Souls’ service each November to remember loved ones lost.
Children and Young People
Little Rascals and Baby Rascals
Groups where parents and carers with babies and pre- school children can meet free of charge for play, crafts, singing and chat.
Little Rascals: Wednesdays, during school term time, 9.30am – 11.30am.
Baby Rascals: Wednesdays, during school term time, 1.00pm – 2.45pm.
Contacts for both groups: Eileen Barr 01943 464382 Jean Boddy 01943 466182
Sunday Club and 7up for Children
Meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays during the 10.00am service, to learn together in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Contact: Janet Buttanshaw 01943 462240
Messy Church
Messy Church is an opportunity for parents and their children to come and enjoy a range of arts and crafts, games, and many other activities which allow families to spend some special ‘together’ time. More details and dates are available on the church website.
Little Sheep
A mid-week monthly worship service at 10am in church for pre-school children and their carers. Includes Bible stories, singing and prayer.
Contacts: Anne Simkins 01943 968274 Eileen Barr 01943 464382
Young People
We have a growing group of young people here in Otley Parish Church. We meet weekly to talk about faith, play silly games and eat sweets!
If you are interested in joining contact Jimmy Lawrence revjimmylawrence@gmail.com
Uniformed Groups
Contact: Bev and Mark Rothery 01943 467016
