St Andrew’s has achieved a Silver Award from Eco-Church for its achievements in becoming an environmentally friendly church and congregation. Despite the lockdown, we can report the latest stage in our Eco-Church journey. We are developing a wild garden at the side of the church in front of the vestry. Various grasses are waving elegantly and […]
During February the coronavirus pandemic started to make itself felt in the UK and we soon had to take some tough decisions. After Sunday worship on 15th March we cancelled all services and meetings for the time being. During the week we contacted all hall user groups; most of them had already decided to stop meeting and we […]
FOLLOWING THE PRIME MINISTER’S STATEMENT TODAY ALL SERVICES,MEETINGS AND EVENTSAT ST ANDREW’S CHURCH and at HOLYMOORSIDECHURCHARE CANCELLEDFOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTUREBECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Elders have taken this decision particularly to protect the older members of our congregation. No one should feel obliged to go to church and put their own health or that of […]
We are once again appealing for your small change for WaterAid Jars for Change will be available at St Andrew’s from 9th February for your donations. Bring them back on Easter Sunday. WaterAid projects provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene in 28 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas. In many countries the situation is […]
Lord God We are finding out that this planet and its elements are held in a balance which is more complex than we ever thought possible. Forgive us, Lord, for our pride in thinking that we can control this world that you created without consulting you. In Jesus’ name, Amen John Bazlinton, from ‘Prayers for a […]
As a silver level Eco-Church, we should be looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint both at Church and in our daily lives. During the damp and cold days of winter, we should be setting our heating thermostats to avoid heat waste….and wear an extra jumper or a rug over your knee when sitting […]
Advent commences on Sunday 1 December when we celebrate waiting and preparation for the coming of Christ and to give praise and thanks to God for sending to us His Son. Waiting is not one of the points most of us are too good at, probably when in queues, and maybe we look to take […]
When we consider how to cast our vote on 12th December, do we think about the parties’ policies on climate change? Devastating floods swept through the Midlands and South Yorkshire during November, not least in Derbyshire, brought by unprecedented rainfall bringing water pouring off the moors into rivers unable contain the flow. It is more than time to […]
The great Schools Art Exhibition is coming up this weekend. Make sure you are there! The Mayor of Chesterfield with the Mayoress, Chesterfield’s MP Toby Perkins, and representatives of Chesterfield Rotary Club and St Andrew’s Church will welcome all the students and hand out certificates at 10.00am on Saturday. There are two prizes, one provided by […]
Our friends from Holymoorside discovered an Eco-stall in the market when they stopped in Skipton on their way to a holiday in the Lake District. “We found this amazing Eco-stall where we could refill your bottles with shampoo, washing up liquids etc. Also on sale were eco-friendly items e.g. plastic free wipes for children and […]
