St Thomas Parish Church Thurstonland

24/08/2026

All welcome to visit St Thomas’ Church for KirkleesHeritageDays

08/08/2026

Welcome Reverend Sarah Cawdell 👋

Welcoming Reverend Sarah Cawdell

What a wonderful evening we shared together as we welcomed Reverend Sarah Cawdell as the new Incumbent of the Holme Valley East Benefice.

It was a joyful and moving service, led by the Right Reverend Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield, as Sarah was instituted and inducted into her new ministry. It was lovely to see so many people from our own congregation, neighbouring churches, family and friends gathered together to celebrate this special occasion.

As one chapter closes and another begins, we give thanks for God’s guidance and look forward with hope, faith and excitement to all that lies ahead.

A huge thank you goes to everyone who attended, helped with the service, provided refreshments and worked behind the scenes to make the evening such a success.

Please keep Sarah, Simon and all the churches of the Holme Valley East Benefice in your prayers as we begin this new journey together.

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them – not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.” – 1 Peter 5:2–3

May God richly bless Sarah as she begins this new chapter of ministry among us.

31/07/2026

A very special occasion for our churches ⛪

We are delighted to invite you to the licensing and induction service of The Revd Sarah Cawdell as Incumbent of the Holme Valley East Benefice.

The service will take place at Christ Church, New Mill, on Friday 7 August at 7.00 pm, when Sarah will be licensed by The Right Reverend Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield.

This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Holy Trinity, Hepworth, St Thomas's, Thurstonland, and Christ Church, New Mill, and we would love you to join us as we welcome Sarah and her husband, Simon, to our church communities.

Light refreshments will be served after the service, and donations of cakes and biscuits would be gratefully received.

Please join us as we pray for Sarah and give thanks for all that lies ahead.

Everyone is warmly welcome.

📍 Christ Church, New Mill
📅 Friday 7 August
🕖 7.00 pm

25/07/2026