Messy Church is an opportunity for families of all ages to come along and enjoy making things around a theme from the Bible. We hear a story, sing a song and enjoy some food together. All accompanied children are welcome and it’s free for everyone.
If you would like to know more, or are willing to help with the preparation, please contact Janet: 01943 462240 or Jackie: 01943 462858.
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God and the Big Bang wants to encourage everyone to get excited about the all-important questions about life and the universe! Three scientists will help us explore this subject through presentations, interviews and the opportunity to put questions to the panel.
Dr Matt Pritchard is a science magician and Curator of Wonder. Previously, he conducted atomic physics research at Durham University and has spent the last 18 years working as a professional magician. He is recognised and respected as an independent science communicator and will deliver the keynote talk – “Words on Wonder”. Read more about Matt here
The evening will provide an opportunity to discover, discuss and debate the compatibility of science and faith. We hope in part to reflect the amazing array of ways that science and faith interact in our lives, whether we’re scientists or not.
Come with your questions. Light refreshments will be available.
Everyone is welcome. Free entry
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Christians from different churches in Otley are meeting at the Catholic Church Parish Centre for a light lunch in aid of CAFOD. Everyone is welcome. Come and join us for friendship, food and a time of prayer and reflection during Lent.
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Messy Church is an opportunity for families of all ages to come along and enjoy making things around a theme from the Bible. We hear a story, sing a song and enjoy some food together. All accompanied children are welcome and it’s free for everyone.
If you would like to know more, or are willing to help with the preparation, please contact Janet: 01943 462240 or Jackie: 01943 462858.
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Our Annual Church Meeting will take place in Church and all are welcome. It will also be available to view live on the Otley Parish Church YouTube channel. Normally, this meeting would be held in April, but has been delayed due to the current pandemic.
There will be a number of reports presented regarding what happened in 2019 and also elections as follows:
- We elect two Church wardens (currently Kevin Keefe and Barry Milner) to serve for one year.
- We elect up to 5 members to the PCC to serve for 3 years. To vote you must be on the Electoral Roll. You can find both nomination forms for PCC and forms to register on the electoral roll on our website
- We also elect people to Deanery Synod, receive the Annual Report and Accounts, and various other reports.
Please consider making some nominations for the above roles.
Check the website at this link for more information, a full agenda for the APCM and options to download reports before the meeting.
Since we cannot freely gather in church, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) will be a virtual meeting by Zoom. A link for joining the meeting will be made available nearer the time for those who would like to participate.
The following documents are available on the church website by following this link:
https://otleyparishchurch.org/apcm-2021/
- Application Form for the Electoral Roll
- Nomination Form for Parochial Church Council
- Nomination Form for Churchwarden
- The APCM Agenda
As part of the national Heritage Open Days, the church – the oldest building in Otley – will be open with special displays.
- NEW THIS YEAR: Display of Anglian cross pieces dating from the 8th, 9th and 10th centuries
- Talk outlining the story behind putting these significant cross pieces on display at 11am
- Short talk titled “Chancel Tour” at 2pm
- History Trails for all ages
- Visit the impressive Navvies’ Memorial in the churchyard and view the accompanying display concerning early, local railway history in church*
- Display of historical documents and information about the church bells
- Rolling presentations describing the stained glass windows and a virtual tour of the tower, including views from the top
Further details: Heritage Open Days Site
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* Note that access to and displays about the Navvies Memorial are provided by the Otley Conservation Task Force.
Presentation of Annual Reports and the Church Accounts, with election of church members to the Parochial Church Council. This meeting follows the regular 10.30am service, after refreshments.
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