24-02-09

Pancake Night

We will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with some pancake fun.

Hosted by Killamarsh Methodist Church on

All are welcome to come along and join in the Pancake fun on Tuesday 24th February from 4pm-6pm.

22-12-08

Carols around the Village – DETAILS Yet to be finalised.

21-12-08

St Matthew's Renishaw

21^st December Nine Lessons & Carols @6:30pm

24th December Crib Service @4pm

24th December Midnight Eucharist @11.30pm

25th December Christmas Day Service at 10am
28th December Sunday Holy Communion @10am

21-12-08

St Giles Killamarsh

21^st December Nine Lessons & Carols @6:30pm

24th December Midnight Eucharist @11.30pm

25th December Christmas Day Service @ 10am

28th December  Sunday -Family Service at 10am

20-12-08

Experiencing Christmas – Saturday 20^th December

A new, interactive way to explore the Christmas Story and find out about the Christmas Story with Children.

An Event for all the family at St Giles Church from 10am-4pm

20-12-08

A live outdoor Nativity play performed by Killamarsh Dreams.

Saturday 20th St Giles Church Hall,

The production starts at 5pm. (If adverse weather the play will be inside).
Refreshments will be served afterwards. Donations to go to BLUEBELL WOOD.

13-Dec-08

Christmas Quiz Night - 13th December in St Giles Church Hall at 7pm

Christmas Quiz night with the bar being open.

We need teams of four.

£4-00 per team with refreshments available.

07-12-08

Christingle Service - Sunday 7th December St Giles Church at 4pm

This year we are celebrating 40 years since The Children's Society introduced Christingle services. It is a wonderful opportunity to bring together children, family and friends, forge stronger links between churches, local schools and youth groups and together celebrate the Christmas message.

Our Service at St Giles will support the Children’s Society efforts.

06-12-08

Christmas Favre ST. Matthew's Christmas Fayre is to be held on Saturday 6th December.
Tombola, Chocolate and Pound stall among other attractions. Please come and support your local church whilst enjoying a warm welcom­ing atmosphere.

04-12-08

Christmas festival fun - HACKENTHORPE and Birley Tenants and Community Association is hosting its Christmas festival from 6pm on December 4 on

The Star
Wednesday, 26th November 2008

3-12-08

EXPERIENCING ADVENT on Wed 3,10, and 17th Dec from 7.30-8.3-pm
At the Methodist Church. 

03-12-08

The Wednesday Bible Study and Discussion Group  will be postponed on Wednesday evenings at the Rectory.    3^rd, 10^th and 17^th December.

These dates coincide with our ecumenical efforts. The Methodist Church on

29-11-08

Flower Arranging Workshop. There is to be a Flower arranging workshop at St. Giles Church on Saturday 29th November 10.00 am-12.00 noon.

28-11-08

The 3C’s Café - Every Friday morning 9am – Noon. Try our FreeTrade Coffee, Tea and Cakes. Take this chance to stock up on Free Trade groceries. Come meet with friends and members of St Giles Parish Church. Admission FREE.

28-11-08

Christmas Tree Blessing Reverend Helen will bless the Village Christmas Tree at 6pm 28^th December. Killamarsh Lights are turned on and the Christ6mas Celebrations begin.

26-11-08

Messy Church, Every last Wednesday of the month in St. Giles Church Hall starting at 3.15 pm. Come and explore a new way of being church for families. St Giles Church is to be recognised as a church for families who want to meet Jesus, belong to their local church and bring up their children as Christians but can't cope with traditional Sunday morning church services. Who said Church had to be boring? It's a once-a-month time of creativity, cooking, worship and eating together.

Due to the wonderful success of Messy Church we are in need of more helpers.
If you feel God calling you to this important ministry please contact Revd. Helen.

22-11-08

Anston Male Voice Choir Will be presenting a concert at St. Giles Church Hall on Saturday the 22nd November at 7. pm.
Come along and listen to the beautiful talent and sounds of this local Male Voice Choir. Enjoy a night in Killamarsh with your mends and be thoroughly entertained. Admission £4.00. The Bar will be open and refreshments will be served.

19-11-08

The Wednesday Bible Study and Discussion Group continues on Wednesday evenings at the Rectory at 7.30 pm.
This month (November 08) we will be studying part of the Book of Revelation. Everyone welcome.

Except when there is Messy Church. (Last Wednesday in every month.

15-11-08

Confirmations Revd. Helen will be taking six candidates down to Derby Cathedral for Confirmation on Saturday 15th November at 4.pm.
Please come along to this special service to support the candidates from our church who are to be confirmed in their Christian Faith by the Bishop of Derby. If you have never visited the Cathedral before this affords a wonderful oppor­tunity to see it at its best.

9-11-08

Remembrance Sunday Services. Both our churches will be holding Acts of Remembrance in our morning services.
There will also be a special service of remembrance at St. Giles at 3.00 pm. with the procession starting off from the Church Hall at 2.45 pm. Following the service in church the procession will return to the church hall where a remembrance tea will be served from 4.00 pm.

2-11-08

Commemoration of All Souls. A service of commemoration will be held at St. Giles Church on Sunday the 2nd November at 6.30 pm.
During the ser­vice the names of the dear departed will be read out and there will be an op­portunity to light a candle in an act of remembrance.

2-11-08

Commemoration of All Souls. A service of commemoration will be held at St. Giles Church on Sunday the 2nd November at 6.30 pm.
During the ser­vice the names of the dear departed will be read out and there will be an op­portunity to light a candle in an act of remembrance.

1-11-08

Killamarsh Silver Band concert at St. Giles Church Hall on Saturday 1st November at 7.30pm.
Tickets on the door at £4.00.
All dona­tions to go to the ministry and work of St. Giles Church. Please come along and enjoy an evening of wonderful music. The bar will be open and a raffle will be held.

26-10-08

Operation Christmas Child –The “Shoe box” appeal was launched in September and there will be a special service on Sunday 26th October at 4pm. All are welcome

At least 259 Shoe boxes of Gifts and Love were collected from St Giles Parish Church for Opweration Christmas Child.

26-10-08

Operation Christmas Child –The “Shoe box” appeal was launched in September and there will be a special service on Sunday 26th October at 4pm. All are welcome

At least 259 Shoe boxes of Gifts and Love were collected from St Giles Parish Church for Opweration Christmas Child.

25-10-08

Women of the Bible. A Presentation and talk led by Mrs Deirdre Wilmore - £5.00 per person, Saturday 25th October. 10am to 4pm at St Giles Church Hall

22-10-08

Messy Church. St Giles Church is to be recognised as a church for families who want to meet Jesus, belong to their local church and bring up their children as Christians but can't cope with traditional Sunday morning church services.
Who said Church had to be boring?
It's a once-a-month time of creativity, cooking, worship and eating together.
We will Launch Messy Church 22nd October, and every 4th Wednesday of the Month. Be there, at St Giles Church Hall. 3:30 – 6pm.

14-10-08

Healing Service.  14th October 2008. The next Service of Prayers for Healing to be held in St. Giles is to be on 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm

05-10-08

Harvest Festival. St Giles will hold its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday 5th October at the 10am Service. Children from the Local Primary Schools are invited to create a masterpiece to help celebrate this year’s harvest. Details yet to be confirmed.

05-10-08

Harvest Festival. St Giles will hold its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday 5th October at the 10am Service. Children from the Local Primary Schools are invited to create a masterpiece to help celebrate this year’s harvest. Details yet to be confirmed.

4-10-08

Harvest Celebrations. St. Giles Church held their ‘Harvest Celebrations’ fundraising evening at the Church Hall in Killamarsh. Saturday 4th October. Guests were invited to bring their Garden produce, home baking and handicrafts. These were judged and then auctioned off. A Pie & Pea supper was served, along with Line dancing entertainment during the evening Including the raffle the total funds raised from the evening was £620.

The winners of the competition were Mrs H Nettleship for her Lord Lambourn apples and Mrs M Hall won the home baking section with a chocolate & walnut cake, and a hand made rug in the crafts category.

27-7-08

Society of Raving Ringers. This troupe of Bell ringers visited St Giles Parish Church, Killamarsh on Sunday 27th July 2008. They rang the bells continuously for almost an hour and one of the methods that they successfully completed was the Treble Bob, Killamarsh Variation. The Bell Tower of St Giles Church was part of their itinerary for this year’s “Bell Ringing Holiday” that they have enjoyed together annually since their days at University “Many years ago”.

26-7-08

Friendship Walk. A sponsored friendship walk around Rother Valley Country Park was held on Saturday 26th July. Walkers and Sponsors rose over £700. Many came along and enjoyed friendship, fellowship and a healthy walk around this lovely park whilst raising funds towards the work and mission of St. Giles Church.

22-7-08

Year 6 Leaver’s Service. Y6 had a leaving service at St Giles Primary School to celebrate their moving on to the next stage of their education at secondary school. They visited St Giles Church for a leaver’s service on the 22nd July and each were presented with a Bible. The service was led by Reader John Hall at St Giles Parish Church, Killamarsh and was a very memorable occasion for them all.

19-7-08

Old Time Music Hall. An evening of entertainment was provided by local talent of our two churches in the style of an old time music hall. Entertainment included singing, dancing, monologues, poetry, sing-a-long and more. This feast of entertainment took place on Saturday 19th July at St. Giles Church Hall.

12-7-08

St Matthew’s Strawberry Fayre took place on Saturday the 12th July at St Matthew’s Church Renishaw it was a great time for fellowship and fundraising, which was enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks go to all who helped on the day and to those who came along and supported this event. Funds were raised to go towards the work of God’s Church in the Community

8-7-08

Songs of praise evening.  The hall was almost packed again for an evening of song and celebrations Revd. Michael opened the evening. 8th July 2008 and a great time was had by all who attended. Another chance to air those Vocal Chords.

4-7-08

Killamarsh Festival and Blessing of the Well dressings.  Revd. Helen blessed the Well dressings on Friday the 4th July in readiness for the Killamarsh Festival on Saturday the 5th July, during which members of St. Giles showcased “Messy Church,” a new way of doing church for children and young families. The sun came out after a rainy start of the festival and many experienced what promises to be a fun way of worshipping the Lord.

3-7-08

Fashion and Shopping evening. A fashion and shopping evening took place at St. Matthew’s Church, Renishaw, on Thursday 3rd July at 7pm. affording an opportunity for fellowship and to buy good quality ladies clothing at very reasonable prices. Thank you for supporting this event.

21-6-08

A Treasure Hunt on the 21st June in and around Killamarsh took place as planned despite inclement weather conditions and was a huge success; all who took part having a wonderful time with fun, fellowship and food. Thanks go to Mick and Karen Smith for organising this enjoyable event and providing a scrumptious buffet afterwards.

7-6-08

The ‘Praise and Worship’ evening held on June 7th was a great success with members from 4 or 5 different churches coming together to praise the Lord and we look forward to welcoming The All Saints Music Group back at sometime in the future. £180 was raised for Father Georges. Thank you to all who gave so generously.

30-5-08

St Giles Clock. The £1,904 needed for urgent repairs to the church clock was successfully raised and work commenced on Friday 30th May. A big thank you to all who have given so generously to this appeal. It will ensure that the clock will continue to be of service to the local community for many years to come.

24-5-08

Holy Land. Michael and Helen gave a presentation evening at the Church Hall on 24th May, to show memorabilia and photographs that they collected on their own recent pilgrimage to Israel. It was very interesting and many of the visitors that evening are now planning to join the pilgrimage arranged in November 2009.

20-5-08

F.E.A.S.T. Fellowship, Encouragement, Advice, Supper, Training. Tuesday 20th May at St Matthew’s Renishaw. After enjoying dinner and fellowship, we explored and discussed the topic of reaching families on the fringes of the Church. Although this event is primarily for children’s workers it was very useful for us in helping our mission to reach families within our community with the Good News of the Gospel, a concern that is wider than just those involved in children’s ministry.

10-05-08

Fun Auction. The Fun Auction held on 10th May raised £563.25 for Church Funds. Thank you to all that helped make this evening of fun and entertainment a memorable occasion.

26-4-08

Renewing Ministry Conference. “Go for Growth” - Ven Bob Jackson, Archdeacon of Walsoall and Bishop’s officer for growth. Several St Giles Church members attended the conference at “Lady Manners” Baslow on 26th April 2008  Around 300 people attended the conference to find out from the speakers how churches can grow. There were thirteen workshops to attend; between us we managed to attend five of them. Bob’s input offered inspiration to us all and we followed this up with a very active meeting back in Killamarsh.

12-4-08

Litter Pick. Volunteers joined us from across village for the HOPE08 Litter Pick in Killamarsh. On April 12th at 9am – 12 noon. We picked around the Precinct car park, up High Street, along

22-3-08

Easter Extravaganza at the Church Hall Killamarsh was held on Saturday 22nd March 2008. Lots of stalls and crafts on display and for sale. Thanks to all those who supported this marvellous occasion, just over £600 was raised for the Church.

1-3-08

An Indian Night was held on Saturday 1st March 2008 at St Matthew’s, Renishaw. It was a great success with over 30 people enjoying fellowship and sharing an evening of authentic Indian cuisine with live entertainment. Over £220 was raised for Church Funds. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the evening so successful.

10-2-08

Parish Lunch. St Giles Parish lunch was held at The Crown Inn on Sunday 10th February 2008. New faces, new friends and much fellowship was shared by all.

5-2-08

Shrove Tuesday. Tuesday 5th February is Pancake Day. Traditionally a night of celebration to use up fat and other foods before the fasting of Lent. This year the rev Helen and Michael Guest held an open house at the Rectory when pancakes were served. All were invited and welcome, fellowship and fun was shared by all who attended. (Rev Helen can cook, - Pancakes at least).

20-12-07

Christmas Service. International concert organist Jon Smith played at our Christmas Concert at St Giles on 20th December 2007. Entrance fee included Mulled wine and Mince Pies. The Church hall was a buzz of excitement and we enjoyed a feast of carols and music.

8-12-07

Christingle Service. Sunday 9th December 2007. St Giles held their Christingle service and the Church was Packed, once again with candles, oranges and sweets on toothpicks.

25-11-07

Bishop Humphrey the new bishop of Repton was invited to preside and preach at St Giles on Sunday 25th November 2007 and at St Matthew’s Sunday 16th December. We invited many of our family and friends to ensure the Bishop had an encouraging congregation and a warm welcome to our parishes.

11-11-07

Remembrance Service & 1940’s Afternoon Tea. Sunday November 11th. 3pm. A remembrance service at St Giles with the Killamarsh Silver band playing for the Hymns and introduction. Different groups, such as Scouts and Guides paraded from the Church Hall on

4-11-07

Friendship Walk. Sunday 4th November 2007 was a lovely day, bright and sunny and the temperature was mild. From St Giles Church Yard, we walked for about two hours around the village, past the fishing lakes, and up through the forest. We enjoyed the opportunity to spend time together in the beautiful local countryside.

4-11-07

Commemoration of the Departed. A Joint Commemoration service at St Giles 4th November 2007.

20-10-07

Line Dance. A line dance at the Church Hall on 20th October 2007. Line dancing is a good way to have fun with friends and meet new people. Cowboy boots, Moccasins, Swirling Skirts, big dangly earrings for the ladies and Jeans and Stetsons for the men, everyone made some effort to make the evening a great evening.

7-10-07

Harvest Festival. St Giles held a Harvest Festival in 7th October 2007. Children from the Local Primary Schools were invited to create a masterpiece to help celebrate the year’s harvest. Over 50 Scarecrows were paraded in church by the children and there was a live “Wurzel Gummage” look-a-like and a clown to help the children remember the harvest festival

29-9-07

Patronal Festivals 2007 services were in September at St Giles and St Matthew’s. Our Churches came together for joint services on both occasions and St Matthew’s held a BBQ and Exhibition at Renishaw as part of the celebrations on 29th September.

14-7-07

St Matthew’s Strawberry Fayre took place on Saturday the 14th July 2007 at St Matthew’s Church Renishaw and though it was necessary to hold this event indoors due to the recent bad weather, it was nevertheless a good time of fellowship and fundraising, which was enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks go to all who helped on the day and to those who came along and supported this event. £340 was raised to go towards the work of God’s Church in the Community.

14-06-07

Anniversary BBQ. There was a “Bring and Share” barbecue at the rectory on 14th June to mark the first anniversary of rev Helen and rev Michael Guest arriving in the Parishes of Killamarsh and Renishaw. Everyone was welcome and a jolly time was had by all.

00-07-08

Church Wardens. July 2008 - Chris Lambley & Margaret Hall of St Giles, Killamarsh and Betty Cordy & Anne Joule of St Matthew’s Rennishaw were sworn in as Wardens.

Café Aroma has moved to the Methodist Church on

Free Bus. Not all of our endeavours are a complete success; we hired a community bus and ran a free bus service on Sunday mornings. For several months we hoped this might entice and encourage people to attend the Sunday Services. There were only a few, occasional users, and so we had to stop the bus service but now offer a personal lift to church for those who cannot make it without transport. If you require such transport then please call rev Helen Guest, before Sunday Services, 0114 2482769.