As a Congregational Church we are independently run by the members through our Church Meetings, where Spirit led we can all have a say in how we feel is the best way to worship
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
We meet for worship each Sunday at 2.45pm for services (unless stated differently on the diary page) led by the Rev. Suzanne Nockels our Minister, visiting ministers or lay preachers.
Everyone is welcome to join us as we also meet for other activities including
regular prayer and bible study during the week. (see Church Diary page or
Although independent we belong to the Congregational Federation and are part of Churches Together in Hallam who we occasionally join for ecumenical fellowship
We are pleased to also offer a home to the Greek Orthodox Community in Sheffield.
MINISTER’S MUSINGS by Rev Suzanne Nockels
I have been a bit bonkers so far this year. In an effort to
get fit I have been trying out lots of new, cheap activities. These have
included swimming in Hathersage open air swimming pool on New Year’s day,
cycling the Monsal trail, taking part in the Hillsborough Park run and
bouldering * (don’t ask!)
Those of you who know me know that I am generally quite
outgoing but I don’t mind admitting that there were times when I felt a bit
nervous about stepping into a new environment with people I had not met before
and my brain and my body didn’t always join up as I tried to get it to move in
a way it had not done before.
I recently came across a Bible verse that intrigued me. In
Matthew’s gospel Jesus says that a teacher or scholar who is also a disciple of
the kingdom of God (connected to the ways of heaven) brings out of his/her
treasure-house new treasures as well as old. I’m sure we have old treasures;
things we like doing, objects and sights we enjoy looking at, wisdom that we
have lived by for many years. Ways of being that every so often we get out of
our treasure house and take comfort or delight in. Yet the good teacher doesn’t
just rely on the past but discovers new treasures along the way. It is not good
for our lives or indeed our faith to simply be an antique shop or a museum-
much as I am a sucker for both. Although what’s old to me might be a new gem to
you and vice-versa.
So, what new gems have I added to my treasure-house so far
this year? The main one is trying the Charleston. I love to dance and I love
the jazz music of the 1920s and the sheer quirkiness of it all. It makes me
smile and it brings me joy. It is good to feel connected to my body and it is
great fun to be in a room of women of all-ages and backgrounds. In future, when
I need a release, I will dance. I am thankful to God for my feet and the rhythm
of music and strangers who soon become friends. That’s the thing about new
discoveries and treasures they begin to shape a new you.
So, friends, what will your new gems be for 2019?
*bouldering is going up a climbing wall using colour-coded
footholds and handholds.
The Crosspool Forum are currently fund raising to place a Memorial to those affected by conflict in the grounds of our church at the corner of Tapton Hill Road and Manchester Road in Crosspool. (see below)
To that end I'm organising a sponsored walk doing the Sheffield Round Walk in three stages.
MARCH 9TH ENDCLIFFE PARK TO LIMB BROOK (RINGINGLOW ROAD)
MARCH 30th LIMB BROOK TO GRAVES PARK
APRIL 13TH GRAVES PARK TO ENDCLIFFE PARK
If you are interested in joining me on any stages of the walk please email me on suzannenockels@gmail.com
Children and Young People - our approach is changing so to find out more please go to our Junior Church Page
Results of our Tapton Hill Advent Calendar
In previous years, during the Christmas period we have a Gift Sunday for nominated charities. This year the church tried a new approach by erecting an Advent Wall with 24 boxes and instead of removing surprises we asked users of the church to bring gifts for two local charities: Ben's Centre in the city centre and The Good Hope Centre for victims of domestic abuse.
Gifts included: Tea, coffee, long life milk, rice, pasta, dried food products, ladies toiletries, make up, underwear and socks.
This was not a wall that divides, it united bringing all users of the church together in making donations. We pray though only a small contribution it has helped to make someone happier or at least more comfortable.
War Memorial
At this time when the country is marking 100 years since the end of WW1, it was recognised that Crosspool did not have a war memorial. Crosspool Forum believe this should be rectified and on Sunday the 11th November the church held a service to launch an appeal towards the erection of a memorial stone in the church grounds.
This will be a memorial to all who have died or served in any conflict. It will not carry their names but a book of remembrance for Crosspool residents has been opened.
