Before the second lockdown was enforced, churches across the circuit were gradually reopening. These latest restrictions have closed them once again and it feels, in some respects, like we're back to square one. We pray we will be able to meet together safely soon.
In this section you can access regularly updated worship materials, browse the archive of Gospel videos and reflections archive.
New! — Thought for the week — a spiritual smorgasbord
Each week, our preachers will bring you an eclectic mix of reflections, poems or prayers as a thought for the week.
This week, we kick off with a poem: January Prayer from Viv Pitts
The Vine at Home
The Vine at Home is a series of short acts of worship for use in peoples homes while churches are closed.
Sunday Reflections
Christchurch Ilkley are sharing service materials they use each Sunday.
January 24th 2021 Covenant in a time of pandemic
January 17th 2021 God calls us to be ourselves
January 10th 2021 'New Beginnings'
Christmas Day 25th December Different Gifts, Different Christmas
20th December God's ridiculous plan?
13th December 'Is the Messiah here?'
6th December What Happens in the Wilderness...?
29th November "Longing for the light"
22nd November: How well do you know your sheep and goats?
15th November: Expectations, risks, and faithfulness
Sunday 8th November 2020 Remembrance Sunday Being Prepared!
Download the service sheet True Teacher part 2 Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk! for Sunday 1st November 2020
Download the service sheet "True teaching and teacher?" A service sheet to guide reflections on and around Sunday 25th October 2020
Download the service sheet 'Change begins with a Bicycle' A service sheet to guide reflections for Harvest Festival October 18th 2020
Download the service sheet "The wedding feast: joy and judgement" A service sheet to guide reflections on and around Sunday 11th October 2020
Download the service sheet "God's Vineyard" A service sheet to guide reflections on and around Sunday 4th October 2020
Download the service sheet How do we know when something is right? A service sheet to guide reflections on and around Sunday 27th September 2020
Download the service sheet It's Not Fair! A service sheet to guide reflections on and around Sunday 20th September 2020
Download the service sheet How many times? A service sheet to guide reflections on and around Sunday 13th September 2020
Download the service sheet "Held Together" to guide reflections on and around Sunday 6th September 2020