FARNLEY TYAS
St. Lucius Church
St Lucius’ church in Farnley Tyas dates from the 19th century, the foundation stone being laid in 1838 and the building completed and opened for worship in 1840. It is not of typical Victorian construction but is open, spacious and welcoming.
It was first gazetted as a separate parish in 1896, which it remained until 1976. During a period in the care of a retired priest living in Almondbury it became part of the united benefice of Almondbury with Farnley Tyas in 1982.
In 1987 the Team Parish was formed.St Lucius’ has an open graveyard, maintained by paid and voluntary workers.
A recent reordering provided toilet and kitchen with a large area for social and community usewhich is well used by both church and community groups, especially the village Women’s Institute.
What's On At The Church
April
Wednesday 10th at 11.30am - Thai Chi classes start: 6 sessions (£42 or £10 per single session) for further information or to book a place contact Helen Marshall on 07718 746985.
Saturday 13th - Community churchyard working party 10.30- 12.30 with lunch
May
Saturday 11th - Community churchyard working party 10.30- 12.30 with lunch
June
Thursday 6th at 6.30pm - Ring for Peace (part of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day)
July
Saturday 6th - FTCG Garden Safari. Churchyard open, refreshments served in church to visitors.
Saturday 13th - Community churchyard working party 10.30- 12.30 with lunch
August
Saturday 17th - Community churchyard working party 10.30- 12.30 with lunch
September
Friday 13th - Film night, 7pm
Saturday 14th - Community churchyard working party 10.30- 12.30 with lunch
October
Thursday 3rd - Mikron theatre company, performance time TBC
Saturday 5th - Autumn Craft Fair, 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12th - Community churchyard working party 10.30- 12.30 with lunch
Friday 18th - Film night, 7pm
November
Friday 1st - Jazz Concert, 7.30pm
Friday 15th - Film night, 7pm
Friday 22nd - Fashion show, 7pm
December
Friday 13th - Film night, 7pm
Dates for Easter and other services throughout the year will be circulated when confirmed.
Lent lunches - homemade soup and bread, all welcome.
As always, the community café is open every Tuesday from 9am to 12pm.
Thanks to all FTCG for supporting these and other activities at St. Lucius.
St Lucius' Church has been serving the people of Farnley Tyas for nearly 200 years. At life's key moments the church has shared joys and sorrows, and worship continues here, week by week.
The church has recently completed a development aimed at making the church more versatile for community use, such as meetings, concerts, classes, functions and the popular Tuesday Cafe.
A new extension, containing toilets and a baby-changing unit, has freed up space for a better equipped, more spacious kitchen.
Pictures of the whole project can be found at www.farnleytyaschurch.org
Events, donations and grants raised sufficient funds to complete the work, however, donations are still welcome towards the day-to-day costs of running the building.
St. Lucius Church is enormously grateful for the generosity and support of all those in Farnley Tyas and beyond who helped to make this project a success.
Some of the exhibits at the recent Flower Festival