Marsden-based Mikron Theatre packed St Lucius' last night with 'Hush, Hush' a brilliant production based on imagined activities at Bletchley Park.

In it, we entered a world of secrets, songs and cyphers as we got to know the heroes of Hut 3. This was a superb and well-received performance from these four actor/singer/instrumentalists.

Many thanks to everyone who supported this evening and to the members of the congregation who provided front-of-house services.

rA joyful service at St Lucius' was illuminated by an inspirational sermon on the theme of Creation from Bishop Smitha, who also celebrated the Eucharist. 

The church has been awarded the A Rocha Silver Eco Church Award and the Bishop, on her first visit to Farnley Tyas, helped to celebrate this project at this parish service.

She also spoke of the warmth and friendliness she felt on entering St Lucius' and that she looked forward to returning.

At the end of the service, she was shown the extensive environmental improvements in the churchyard, including a memorial garden, restored pathways, repaired graves, nesting areas and a rebuilt dry stone wall.

​Afterwards, she met members of the congregation over refreshments.

We welcome the Rt Rev Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield, to St Lucius’ on Sunday, September 14.

She will celebrate the Eucharist and preach at this parish service, which starts at 9.30am.

St Lucius' has been awarded the A Rocha Silver Eco Church Award and the Bishop will help us to celebrate all the wonderful work that has gone into this achievement. 

We will gather at the earlier time of 9.30am to allow her time to meet us and to view the work that has been completed in the churchyard. There will be no other services in the parish that morning, so please come and celebrate with us.

There will be a said service of Holy Communion at All Hallows' each Wednesday, from September 10, at the new time of 10.30am.

It will be followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments.
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This is a service for the whole parish, so everyone is very welcome to come

The hugely popular Farnley Tyas Cinema Club, based at St Lucius' Church, is set to return with a new slate of films screened monthly.

First up it’s Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, the latest instalment, following the endearing diarist’s madcap love life.

The film starts at 7.30pm on Friday, September 26, and doors open at 7pm. Tickets are £6 on the door, and refreshments will be on sale.

​There’s also a tempting subscription offer – £30 for all screenings between now and March 2026. And coming soon – The Salt Path! 

We look forward to seeing you when the curtain rises!

It was a pleasure to welcome a large parish congregation to Evensong at St Lucius' last night, the first to be led by our new Rector, Rob.

It was also privilege to welcome a visiting choir from St Mary's Honley and their new priest, Anna. The singing was a joy.

After the prayer and praise came fellowship over a lively curry supper. Our thanks to everyone who helped in its preparation and service.

​The ancient, meditative office of Evensong is sometimes written off as redundant. Not in this parish.

The Rector and Marian Beckles will hold a baptism meeting on Saturday, August 30 from 10.30am-12pm in the All Hallows' hall.

The session is for parents who would like to begin the process of baptism for a child.

If you would like to register your  interest or ask any questions, please email Rev Rob or Marian Beckles.

Join us in All Hallows’ Meeting Room on Thursday, July 24 at 7pm to help plan for the Heritage Open Day in September.

We need photographs, objects and memories associated with Almondbury over the last century – and even earlier if you have them.

Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. 

Each year it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored and histories brought to life. 

Our Heritage Open Day falls on September 20 from 9.30am to 5pm. So please come along on July 24 to contribute whatever you can to our shared history. Refreshments will be provided. 

Members of Almondbury Methodist and All Hallows' churches combined in a community coffee morning at the weekend to raise funds for Christian Aid.

​The two churches have a warm and productive relationship and the event at the Wesley Centre was well supported.

Our thanks go to the organisers – and to the bakers who produced such a wonderful variety of delicious cakes.

A new era began today with the institution and induction of the Rev Robert Savage as Team Rector of the parish of Almondbury with Farnley Tyas.

The afternoon service at All Hallows' was. conducted in front of a packed church by The Rt Rev Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield, and The Ven Bill Braviner, Archdeacon of Halifax.

The ceremony concluded with a reception in the church hall and the cutting of a cake by the new Rector, to whom we offer our warmest welcome. Our best wishes also extend to his family and we pray for every blessing for Rob in his new role.