1916 saw the opening of the parish church in Goldthorpe and this week has seen a variety of centenary celebrations, including a ‘carpet of flowers’ in the church.
The images include the year of mercy logo, the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, pictures of Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Mary Magdalene (patron saints of the church), Saint Wilfred’s coat of arms, the sacred heart of Jesus, the Yorkshire rose, Goldthorpe School logo, the Scouts and Guides logo and the Halifax coat of arms (since the Second Viscount Halifax built the church for the community.)
A variety of other flower arrangements were also in the church.
A new commemorative stone has also been laid outside the church and a time capsule has been placed under the stone:
The church will be open tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and a special service will be held on Sunday at 4 p.m. to celebrate the centenary.