The news has been announced of the death of Rev’d John Reeves, a former vicar of St Oswald’s. John was a diligent and prayerful priest who was loved by many people. He wrote two church and parish histories; one here at St Oswald’s and another at St Augustine’s Huncoat, where he was previously Vicar. Please…
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The Story of Joseph’s Dreams coming true
So over the last 2 weeks Canon Michael with the help of his puppet ‘Joseph’ shared the story of Joseph the Dreamer. We started by listening to a track from the Musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This weeks Family Pack follows the story of Joseph’s dreams coming true and there are lots of…
Beirut Explosion – Embrace the Middle East
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Welcome back to St. Oswald’s
Welcome Back to St Oswald’s we are re-opening for morning service 10am 26th July (there will only be 10am services for the time being) It is lovely to be able to write these words although Church may not look and be exactly as it was when we were last here on 15th March 2020. Following…
The story of Jacob’s Ladder
In this week’s Messy Sermon family pack we join together to look at the story of the story of Jacob’s Ladder. How did Jacob feel in the story? What are some of the ways you give to God? Jacob’s Ladder Activity Pack What will your promise offering be ? How did you do with…
The story of Jacob and Esau
The story of Jacob and Esau In this week’s Sunday family pack we join together to look at the story of the story of Jacob and Esau. What differences can you find between Jacob and his twin Esau? Messy Sermon Group family activity 12 July Are you going to make a stew or have a…
Ceremony at York Minster for Archbishop-Elect Stephen Cottrell
Bishop Stephen Geoffrey Cottrell, the new Archbishop of York, has taken up the historic Braganza Crozier – his staff of office – in a short ceremony at York Minster, following his Confirmation of Election as the 98th Archbishop of York. …
Finding a wife for Isaac
The story of Abraham’s servant finding a wife for Isaac. In this week’s Sunday family pack we join together to look at the story of Abraham’s servant being sent out to find a wife for Isaac. How did the servant know who was the right wife for Isaac? Messy Sermon Group family activities 5th July…
Exploring the story of Abraham and Isaac
In this weeks Messy Sermon we will be exploring together, the story of God testing Abraham. A Sunday family pack to share exploring the story of Abraham and Isaac – covering the story of God testing Abraham’s faith this pack also thinks about how the lamb in Abraham’s story reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice on…
How old was Abraham when Isaac was born?
This weeks Messy Sermon Group Activity is exploring the story of Abraham being promised a family. So just how old was Abraham when Isaac was born ? Use this weeks Messy Sermon Group Activity to explore the story together as a family. There are prayers and activities for all the family to share and take…