Roundhay Evangelical Church News

Photos and Report from Sunset Picnic on Friday 18th July

2008-07-19T17:05:00.005+01:00

It was a bright and sunny evening as we left Leeds to drive to Pen-y-ghent. We were filled with the anticipation of the glorious sunsets so tantalisingly described by Gordon. However, this is Yorkshire and as we travelled north an ever thickening band of cloud engulfed the hills. It was therefore an intrepid band, tightly wrapped in waterproofs that embarked on the ascent of the now mist obscured peak.

Nonetheless, spirits were high as we wended our way on a narrow path through fields of sheep and over rocky outcrops. With visibility dropping to around ten metres, it is fair to say that the views were somewhat less impressive than were generally expected.

However, it was with great pride that the merry (if rather soggy) band reached the cairn that marked the summit. Despite the deteriorating weather, picnic boxes and flasks were opened and the contents eagerly consumed.

Based solely on the falling temperatures and the advice of the previous days weather forecasters we decided that the sun had probably set and started our descent. We were joined on our descent by a couple of frogs who were much better suited to the conditions and seemed to be having a particularly good time.

As we reached the car park we all felt glad to have completed the walk but perhaps even more glad to be returning to warm living rooms and hot drinks.

(Click on the photos to enlarge.)

Growth Groups over the Summer

2008-07-08T15:31:00.004+01:00

Over the summer, our Growth Groups will be doing a five week series looking at holiness. The two growth groups we will be meeting together - starting on Wednesday 23rd July, and continuing on Tuesday evenings for the following four weeks.

The flyer can be downloaded as a PDF file here.

Here is the workbook the series is based on.

Opera in the Park - Saturday 26th July

2008-07-08T01:24:00.004+01:00

Some people from REC may be attending Opera in the Park on Saturday 26 July. Please let Doug or Denise know if you are interested in attending as they will need to organise tickets.

"Enjoy a fabulous evening of classical music and entertainment on Saturday 26 July. Opera North will be joined by leading orchestras to perform a repertoire of music from the movies amid the beautiful surroundings of Temple Newsam Park.

The region's very own Orchestra of Opera North and the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus will once again be performing at Opera in the Park, presenting a programme of well known classics and themes that have featured in the movies, including music by Puccini, Verdi, Mozart and Bizet.

Soloists Anne-Sophie Duprels, Frances Bourne, Edgaras Montvidas and David Kempster will also be performing and the conductor will be Oliver von Dohnányi.

Free tickets

With a capacity of 50,000 for Opera in the Park there are still a limited number of tickets available for the event. They are limited to four per person and must be collected in person...."

New Word Alive - 4th-9th April 2009

2008-07-08T01:17:00.002+01:00

New Word Alive is a Christian conference held over the Easter holidays. Some people from REC may be going to week 2 next year (4th - 9th April 2009).

Here is the conference's promotional video.

Calendar and notes&news now available

2008-07-08T01:14:00.003+01:00

The latest calendar is now available from here, and the latest notes&news is available to download - see the link on the left side menu.

Photos and Report from Monday Morning Meander on 30th June

2008-07-02T13:16:00.009+01:00

Eight intrepid walkers left the car park at Kirkby Overblow on the latest Monday Morning Meander - they were a few minutes late because the youngest member of the party had to be dug out of bed! It was cool and cloudy but ideal for walking, and spirits were high as they set off. To begin with the route was straightforward, the views magnificent, and the wildlife varied and beautiful. Cries of delight accompanied the sighting of each new bird or flower and the walkers were even treated to the sight of a fawn bounding across the path.

Blind faith in the map was not rewarded however, and before long the expedition leader was wearing a puzzled frown. Did the path go down this side of the fence or the other, and were our lives in danger from the cow valiantly protecting her calf? After several false turns, a hazardous trek across a building site and two knife edge scrambles under an electric fence, we emerged into idyllic woodland and the grounds of a monastery. After a five minute break for water and a sit down we resumed our trudge, while a few people made wistful remarks about lunch, and others commented that it might have been meant to be an eight mile walk but surely we had done ten already!

Worse was to come! The lamentable decline in the nation's walking habits and the abundant growth of early summer (nettles, brambles, weeds, etc) meant that the remaining paths were almost completely overgrown. What had started as a typical country ramble now became a desperate struggle with almost tropical undergrowth, much of it head high - at least for the shorter members of the party! The aforementioned lie-a-bed now became the expedition's hero as he forged a path through the nettles and laid low the brambles for others to pass. As for our noble leader, she wrapped her map around her legs in a vain attempt to protect herself from stinging weeds.

Despite all obstacles, but rather later than intended, we arrived back in Kirby Overblow for a well deserved lunch. And despite all reports to the contrary, you can see from the photos that everyone had a really great time!

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Latest notes&news Available

2008-07-02T13:14:00.001+01:00

The latest notes&news is available from to download from the left hand side menu of the homepage.

"Bible: Fact or Fantasy?" Day Conference - Saturday 18th October 2008

2008-06-28T00:31:00.005+01:00

This is a rare opportunity to hear someone at the forefront of academia share insights and principles on the Bible.

Our guest speaker is Peter Williams. Peter is warden of Tyndale House in Cambridge (a centre of Biblical scholarship). Previous posts include Senior Lecturer in New Testament at Aberdeen University, Research Fellow in Old Testament and Lecturer in Hebrew and Aramaic in Cambridge. He is an excellent speaker, and a good teacher at all levels (from PhD students to children on French beach missions!).

"Not many scholars can speak competently across as many technical fields as can Pete." (D.A. Carson)

The Bible is absolutely key to the Christian faith. This is a day that will greatly increase our appreciation of what God has given us.

Programme, venue and times still to be confirmed - watch this space.

See Conference Flyer

FIEC Engage Day in Otley - Saturday 5th July

2008-06-20T18:01:00.004+01:00

Over 100 churches have been invited to ENGAGE at which Peter Parkinson will be preaching on the theme "God of the Poor, Friend of the Weak".

As well as the ministry, the day also provides opportunities for people to mingle and chat, play some sport, games and have fun together. For the energetic there will be football and swimming. For those who would like to take it a little easier there will be a walk and a stroll. For the children there will be bouncy castles. For everyone there will be a bookstall.

During the main sessions there are meetings for all ages of children and young people: a Crèche for 0-4 year olds, a Children's Meeting for 5-11 year olds and a Youth Meeting for 11-16 year olds.

Whilst the day is organised by churches belonging to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC) in the West & North Yorkshire area, it is for all Bible believing churches and Christians. Everyone is welcome, and we are sure people will find it an enjoyable and helpful day.

Nearly 200 people came to this event last year and the response was extremely positive. We do hope you will encourage as many as possible to come and benefit from the day. We look forward to seeing you.

Biblical Revival Series

2008-06-19T14:11:00.003+01:00

We have put information about our new series on Biblical Revival on our Sunday Services page.

Over the next few Sunday Morning services, we will be studying the time after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon.

notes&news

2008-06-08T17:01:00.002+01:00

We are putting our weekly notes&news online on the left hand side of the homepage. This week's notes&news (8th June) is now available to download.

Sunset Picnic - Friday 18th July at 6pm

2008-06-08T16:49:00.004+01:00

On Friday 18th July, we are planning to have a sunset picnic at Pen-y-ghent. We will be leaving Leeds at 6pm.

Update on 8th July:

Leave Leeds 6pm, take the A660 to Otley, then the A65 past Skipton to Settle.

Go through the middle of Settle and take the B6479 towards Horton. 2 mile from Settle, turn right in Stainforth and head up the hill.

After 2.5 miles there is a parking area – signposted footpath on left for 'Pennine Way'.

You will need £1 for the honesty box.

Aim to arrive here at 7.30pm

Bring whatever you want to eat & drink, boots, waterproofs, and a sense of adventure.

Please let Gordon know if you are coming. If any problems on the day, ring Gordon on 07891 271 818.

Children and Youth

2008-06-08T16:47:00.001+01:00

Our Children and Youth page has been updated, including a flyer for the next "No Adults Allowed" event - on Friday 4th July.

BBQ - Saturday 21st June at 5pm

2008-06-02T20:04:00.002+01:00

On Saturday 21st June we will be having a church BBQ. This is a great chance to get to know people in the church.

Monday Morning Meander - 30th June

2008-06-02T13:42:00.003+01:00

Our next Monday Morning Meander is on the 30th June.

See photos from our last Monday Morning Meanders here and here.

Photos from Visit to Yorkshire Sculpture Park

2008-06-02T13:01:00.004+01:00

On Monday 26th May, we had a church visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Here are some photos from that day...

More Photos from the Monday Morning Meander

2008-06-02T11:42:00.004+01:00

Here are some more photos from our Monday Morning Meander on the 12th May.

(Click on photos to enlarge)

Here are the first set of photos.

Bank Holiday Outing - Monday 26th May

2008-05-25T01:30:00.004+01:00

We are planning a church visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Our destination has been specially chosen to have something for everybody!

Children can run around, both in the park and exploring some amazing sculptures.

Some of us may wish just to sit and chat with a cup of tea.

Other could do a walk around the grounds.

Modern sculptures litter the grounds. They are varied and appeal to all types. There are some galleries to view as well.

The plan is to meet there at 12 noon, have an hour to explore, then have lunch together. After that we can choose how to enjoy the facilities!

Take sandwiches for the picnic and drink if you wish.

Meet by the car park at 12 noon. It takes 40 mins to get there from Roundhay. Either coordinate your own lifts or see Gordon.

Admission is free but car parking is £4.

Directions: take the M1 south. Exit at Junction 38, take the A637 towards Huddersfield, and follow the Yorkshire Sculpture Park brown heritage signs for one mile until you reach a roundabout. At this roundabout, turn left past Archway Lodge and follow the road through to the car park and Centre. It is about 20 miles altogether.

Growth Groups Page

2008-05-18T00:03:00.000+01:00

Our Growth Groups page has been updated. Flyers are available to download with information about our series on Revelation chapters 2-3 over the next few weeks.

Photos from Monday Morning Meander

2008-05-17T23:59:00.001+01:00

Here are some photos from our Monday Morning Meander on 12th May.

Photo from 7-string Guitar Concert

2008-05-17T23:03:00.000+01:00

On Friday 16th May we had a 7-string guitar concert with John Featherstone - a professional musician and missionary in France. The event was attended by about 50 people.

Here is a photo from the event...

(Click on the photo to see a bigger image.)

Brazil Presentation - Saturday 24th May

2008-05-03T23:01:00.000+01:00

Two members of our church, David and Ann Wilkinson, recently visited Brazil. On Saturday 24th May they will be sharing their experiences. The event is at St John's Parochial Hall in Roundhay, starting at 8pm. Here is a PDF flyer.

Christianity Explored Taster Evening - 22nd May

2008-05-03T22:14:00.000+01:00

The Christianity Explored course is an introduction to Christianity.

On Thursday 22nd May, we will be having a Christianity taster evening - so people can see if they are interested in attending the course. This will be at Gary and Jacquie's house.

Here is a PDF flyer for the event.

7-String Guitar Concert - Friday 16th May

2008-05-03T21:53:00.000+01:00

On Friday 16th May from 8pm, we are hosting a 7-string guitar concert with John Featherstone.

The event will be an informal concert during which the public is given an insight into the artist's compositions and underlying beliefs.

The 7-string guitar is a rare instrument. This guitar was made for John by Andy Manson, one of Britain’s foremost luthiers. The extra string is a bottom A, extending the range, and adding a richness of sound colour.

John is a gigging composer who has been living and working in France for the last 18 years. He has a dozen albums (solo and choral) and a wide variety of touring shows to his name.

The evening is by ticket only though the tickets are FREE. Tickets can be obtained from Cara, Elspeth or Kim. Ticketing simply allows us to have an idea of numbers and to ensure we don’t exceed the maximum.

Cheese and wine will be served during the course of the evening.

Monday Morning Meander - Monday 12th May

2008-05-03T20:15:00.001+01:00

On Monday 12th May we will be having the our second Monday Morning Meander.

This event is a seven mile walk followed by lunch. If you would like to come on the walk, meet at the main Golden Acre Park car park at 9.45am for 10.00am start.
After the walk, we will be having lunch at the cafe in the park.

Please let Kim know if you would like to join us for the walk, for lunch, or for both.

Here is a PDF flyer for this event.

Here are some photos from our previous walk a couple of months ago. (Click on the images to see bigger photos.)