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Pop In celebrates VE Day 80

11/5/2025

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​Those who came to Pop in on Thursday enjoyed a time of celebration marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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Father Paul bids farewell to Hope

7/5/2025

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​Father Paul came to the end of his ministry in Hope on Easter Day.  However, Bishop Gregory  kindly granted special permission for him to return for a
 final service in Hope on Sunday which was a special Evensong, attended by many parishioners. This photo of Paul was taken at that service.

Prior to the service a tea was served in the Church Hall. Paul can be seen in the following photos cutting a farewell cake specially made by Pat's daughter Sally, and with David Pickering who thanked Paul for all he had done during his time here.
Paul has now been licensed in his new parish of Shotton and Garden City in the Deeside Mission Area.  The Licensing Service was held at St Ethelwold's Church, Shotton and  this photo shows him at that service with Bishop Gregory and and Cllr Doreen Mackie, chair of Shotton town council.
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Church flowers commemorate V E Day

6/5/2025

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 Some photos of the lovely flower arrangements in Hope Parish Church to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V E Day.  The church is open every day if you'd like to see them and the next Welcome Afternoon will be held on Saturday 10th May 2 pm to 4 pm.
This last photo shows some of the trees decorated by community groups to celebrate Easter.
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Happy Birthday, David

2/2/2025

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​Following today’s service at Hope Church the congregation gathered in the Church Hall for refreshments and to wish Happy Birthday to David Williams who celebrated his 80th on February 1st.
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David has been the church organist at Hope for many years and is a very talented musician.  The photos show the amazing "organ" cake that Sally made for the occasion and David cutting it after the singing of ‘Happy Birthday’.
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Holy Week at Hope and Emmanuel

2/4/2024

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Have a look at these photos taken during Holy Week.  They include some taken in Emmanuel Church, the Walk of Witness from Caergwrle to Hope and some of the lovely Easter floral arrangements in Hope Church.
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Donkey visitors at Hope Church

24/3/2024

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There were two special visitors to Hope Church at 11.oo this morning.  Miniature donkeys, Rosie and Nansi, came along to help celebrate Palm Sunday.  Younger members of the congregation enjoyed meeting the donkeys on their way in and taking them for walks around the churchyard afterwards.

During the service we were presented with a dramatization of the Palm Sunday story and palm crosses were distributed to everyone.

Afterwards there were Easter activities in the hall and refreshments including a slice of carrot cake made by Pat’s daughter, Sally.
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Our thanks to Sally, the actors, Moel Famau Donkeys and to everyone else who contributed on this special day.
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Fun and fellowship at the Christmas Soiree

17/12/2023

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​What a delightful programme of festive items at the Christmas Soiree.  We were entertained by Christmas carols, songs and other musical items, funny stories, poems and even a fight between gladiators!
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We enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies along with the fellowship and laughter.

Our thanks to those who organised the evening and to those who shared their talents, some of whom can be seen in these photos.
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Christmas Bingo & Christmas Fayre

26/11/2023

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What a fabulous weekend of fellowship, fun and fundraising at Hope Church.

An evening of Christmas Bingo on Friday evening was an occasion of enjoyment and excitement ably led by our wonderful caller, Reader Alan Griffiths.  A welcome sum of £235 was raised at this event.

Then on Saturday the Christmas Fayre was held, displaying a wide variety of stalls including many home-made goods and produce as well as a Grand Christmas Draw. It was splendid to see so many attending this annual event and we are delighted to learn that about £1000 was raised.
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We would like to thank all those who used their skills and time to contribute in any way to the success of both the Bingo and the Fayre and who helped to give the Hall such a festive flavour as the Christmas season begins.
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Crafternoon in aid of MNDA

7/11/2023

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It's almost 12 months since MND touched the lives of our family.

Six months ago we decided to fundraise in aid of the MNDA- to support Individuals & Families within our local area – hence, the Craft Fair held in the Church Hall on Saturday, 4th November.

It was a resounding success, the community spirit here in Hope and our local area was in abundance and rather overwhelming at times.
The inventive and extremely talented Stallholders had such a wide variety of goods for sale, all very reasonably priced.

We were indebted to Hope Church for the use of the Main Hall & Refreshment Room and have pledged a donation towards the upkeep.
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           The family wish to say ... “THANK YOU EVERYONE”
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There was no figure in mind when organizing began, except being reminded – think 'big'! - So far, the sum of £1000 has been raised for the Charity, with a promise of further sales and donations.
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                                                           Gloria Rawlinson & Family

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Hope Church decorated for Harvest

1/10/2023

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​Harvest was celebrated this morning at Hope Church and followed by a Bring & Share lunch.  Once again the congregation was surrounded by beautiful harvest floral arrangements around the Church some of which you can see in these photos.  You are also of course welcome to visit the church any day until dusk and admire the work of our talented flower arrangers.  

Harvest  donations were accepted for Flintshire Food Bank but do remember that donations are collected and taken to the Food Bank every month.  They can be deposited in the box at the back of the Church any time that the Church is open.
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