New Here?
Whether you are new to the area, new to church, or new to the Western Holme Valley Churches, we would love to welcome you.
Come as you are
We meet every Sunday to listen to the Bible being taught and think about how to respond to God’s love, kindness, and truth. You’re welcome to come and join in, or just to listen and find out what it’s all about.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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We welcome people with additional access needs at all our services, groups and church family activities.
We have a temporary ramp for wheelchair access at Holy Trinity Church in Holmfirth - our welcomers will be on hand to assist you.
A wheelchair accessible entrance at Upperthong Church is to the rear of the building next to the small car park.
There is an accessible toilet in Holmbridge, Holmfirth and Netherthong Churches and St David’s Church Hall. The toilet in Upperthong is up 2 steps.
There is a lift to the Gallery Room in Netherthong and a Stair Lift to the Gallery Room in Holmfirth.
There is a loop facility for people with hearing aids at Holmbridge & Upperthong churches.
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There is a toilet in every Church and in the Church Hall at Holmbridge.
Please note there are 2 steps up to the toilet at St John’s Upperthong.
There are currently baby changing facilities in all our locations except St John’s Upperthong.
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Holmbridge has its own car park behind the Church Hall.
Holmfirth Church is served by a number of nearby low cost car parks (free after 4pm).
Upperthong has a small car park at the rear . There is also local free street parking.
Netherthong has free local street parking and on most Sundays there is also use of the school car park on School Street in Netherthong, a short flat walk from church.
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If you are new please don't feel you need to give, we are just glad you are here.
However, if you would like to contribute to support the mission of our churches with your money or your talents, we would love to explore this further with you. A regular planned approach to giving is very much encouraged. You can find out about ways to give directly on our Giving Page.
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All our churches have welcomers who will greet you. They will give you any service literature you need and explain what you need to know. If you have any questions they will be happy to help.
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Not at all. You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you. If it’s a Communion Service all who are baptised are welcome to receive the bread and wine. If you would prefer to receive a blessing simply bring your order of service book when you come forward and we will pray for you. If you prefer to stay seated during communion that is fine too!
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We normally have a chat over tea and coffee either at the end of the service or between services, so please feel free to join us.
If you find it hard to start a conversation with complete strangers, please catch up with one of our welcomers or the people who have been leading the service and they will be happy to talk. We hope you will soon feel at home. -
Children are very welcome in all our services but our main provision for children is currently at St David’s Church in Holmbridge.
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No! Please just be yourself and come dressed however you feel comfortable.
If you have more questions please get in touch
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