'Looking Both Ways - Windows for all our Community'

St Mary’s plays an important part in the life of people in Embsay and Eastby, and our church is much more than just a building; it is a place where people of all generations: individuals, families and couples come to worship, to be quiet, to celebrate, to learn and to have fun.

In order to continue with all this, we need to keep St Mary’s in good shape. We have done a lot, recently, with the roof and the interior decoration, but the windows now need some attention.   

Our beautiful East window, by the famous Belgian maker Capronnier, needs an overhaul and repairs; the colourful West window is in danger of collapse and the metalwork in the clear windows on the south side is badly corroded and letting in the weather.

To achieve this, we aim to raise around £47,000 from grants and events and have already secured a quarter of that amount locally. We would love your help, too.  For more information contact:  Peter Edwards: edwards@fullacott.plus.com  tel. 01756799356

What's going on around St Mary's

This afternoon we are hosting a tea party in the Methodist Schoolroom on Main Street, starting at 3pm.   This is a joint venture between our churches for anyone who lives alone, or is over 80 – but everyone is welcome! 

Next Saturday our Summer Fete takes place at Holy Trinity, Skipton: sign up sheets are still available by the main church door.  There are a few gaps, so do have a look and sign up to help if you can. 

A Mothers’ Union Garden Partyis taking place on Wednesday 29^thAugust at 5 Brackenley Grove.  Please see the poster in the porch for more details. 

It’s all change!  Archdeacon Beverley has been appointed as the next Bishop of Warrington. She will be consecrated at York Minster on October 18^th.   Revd Simon Cowling, Rector of Bolton Priory, has been appointed as Dean of Wakefield Cathedral.  His last Sunday at the Priory will be on August 19^th.   We wish both Beverley and Simon well in their new ministries. 

There is a farewell servicefor Archdeacon Beverley at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday September 2^ndat 3.30pm.  All clergy, readers, and congregations are invited – please let Louise know by the 20^thif you would like to go to this service.

Foundation Governor:There is a vacancy for a Foundation Governor at Embsay School. This is a really rewarding voluntary activity, no previous experience necessary except for an interest in education and a willingness to represent St Mary’s on the Governing Body.  Please talk to Louise if you are interested in finding out more. 

St Mary’s Churchyard is looking fantastic! Huge thanks to Tony for his hard work mowing and clearing dead flowers so that our churchyard is a pleasure to visit.

Tuesday Teas:If you can help in the next few weeks please add your name to the sign-up sheet by the main door. 

Lesley Higson has had her knee operation and is progressing well.  Please continue to hold her in prayer and to keep in touch as she recovers. 

Monday Prayer Group – the next meeting is on Monday 14^thbut there will be NO meetings on the 20^thand 27^thAugust. 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 

• Saturday 18^thAugust: Summer Fete 
  at Holy Trinity Churchyard, Skipton.  
• Tuesday 21^st:7pm PCC at St Mary’s 
• Sunday 26^th:12 noon Baptism of Charlie Holmes
• Wednesday 29^th: Garden Party at 5 Brackenley Grove
• Sunday 2^ndSeptember: 9.30am All Age Worship
• Tuesday September 4^th: Mothers’ Union meetings resume after the summer break.  7.30pm at St Mary’s with a special Communion service.  
• Monday 10^th: Deanery Synod 7 for 7.30pm at Church House, Grassington