Thackley Methodist Church

06/09/2026

Welcome Graeme and Jane.

This afternoon we welcomed Graeme Dutton amd Jane Cook to Bradford North Circuit. Graeme is going to serve them as Superintendent..

06/09/2026

Praying today for Rev Lisa as she leads our annual Covenant Service, and those on duty: Ian (Steward), Ruth (Music), Jean (Door Welcomer), Pat (Coffee).

The Methodist Year runs from September through to August, so, as we begin a new Methodist Year, the Covenant Service provides opportunity for us to commit to growing and sustaining our loving relationship with God. Follow the link for more information.

At the start of the new year Methodists make a distinctive resolution.

05/09/2026

New insights for serving our local community.

Join theologian Elaine Heath for an inspiring evening on how the Church in the UK can become more healing, hopeful, and outward-looking today.

Drawing on her experience as a community pioneer and spiritual guide, Elaine will share practical ideas for building a more compassionate and resilient Church. Together, we’ll explore how ancient Christian wisdom can shape modern life - how we lead, serve, and care for our communities, people, and the world around us. Elaine will also reflect on themes from the Gospel of John, offering fresh insight for today.

🗓️ Tuesday, September 15 7 PM - 9 PM
📌 Online or in person at Lumen United Reformed Church & Community Centre URC

Find out more and get your tickets today at eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-wisdom-for-a-renewing-church-an-evening-with-elaine-heath-tickets-1989996368708

05/09/2026

Praying together 🙏

God, as we turn to the news anticipating more headlines about pain and suffering, guard us against complacency and compassion fatigue, and strengthen our faith in your sovereignty over the world. Fill us with hope and resolve to make the world what you would have it be. Open our eyes to the little things, yet challenge us to look beyond our horizons to your bigger purposes. In the midst of those things that make us sad, help us to find and cherish moments of sustaining joy as we build God’s kingdom.

Rosemarie Clarke, superintendent presbyter, West Sussex (Coast and Downs) Circuit

Find more ways to pray at methodist.org.uk/prayer.

04/09/2026

New District Prayer Handbook

The District Prayer Handbook for 2026/27 is now available both digitally and in hard copy. Revd Mark Slaney (President) and our own Caroline Stead (Vice President) have taken the intersection of joy and sorry as a reflective resource this year.

Paper copies of the Handbook are available for purchase. For details, please visit:

https://ywmethodist.org.uk/district-prayer-handbook/

04/09/2026

Praying together 🙏

Creator God, our joy is in the beauty of creation, in the splendour of nature and in bringing well-being and peace to the lives of those we are called to serve.

Generous God, our hearts are filled with sorrow when humanity tears itself apart in war, in conflict, in the devaluing of individuals and of creation.

Pour into us your life-giving grace that we may be the light of heaven in the darkness of the world. May we strive to make the world a better place, strengthened by Christ who lives in and through us. Amen.

Clive Price, Communications Manager, Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society (MMHS)

Find more ways to pray at http://methodist.org.uk/prayer.

03/09/2026

Employment opportunities.

03/09/2026

Praying together 🙏

Creator God,
risen Christ,
life-giving Spirit,
You weep with those who weep,
you comfort those who mourn,
you bring beauty from the ashes,
you bring life from death,
your presence brings peace and joy.
For those who mourn and grieve and
need hope,
may they know your invitation to join
with you in the dance of life. Amen.

Michelle Legumi, Deputy Warden, Methodist Diaconal Order

Find more ways to pray at methodist.org.uk/prayer.