The Cathedral is hosting a life size replica of the Turin Shroud until 12th April.
They also have their Fabric of Faith vestments exhibition on until 24th April.
Easter, particularly, is a time when all Christians should have the opportunity to make their Communion If you know anyone who can’t be at church and would like home communion please speak to the vicar or one of the pastoral team.
Revd. Toby will be on sabbatical leave through April, starting on Easter Monday. He will return to duties from 2nd May. Any enquiries during this time please contact the church wardens. Thank you
Our Annual Parochial General Meeting
This meeting will take place in church on 31st May at the 11:00am morning service.
Do come and participate in this meeting – which is help within a thanks giving service for the life of our church.
Please start thinking about whether you might serve on the PCC, ask one of the PCC or church wardens for more information if you are interested.
If you would like to stand for election to serve on the PCC, please ask one of the wardens for a a nomination form. You must be on the electoral role, an actual communicant, and not disqualified from serving as a trustee. Note that a DBS check will be needed along with some safeguarding training, which can be completed easily on line.
Thank you
MU 150 Anniversary Garden Party & Treasure Hunt. Saturday, 13 June (1pm – 4pm) on the north lawn at church.
Parish Summer Meal – Saturday 27th June
A three course sit down meal at Mill House for just £30 including tip. Menu and sign up sheet at the back of church. £10 deposit
Altham St James
Treasure Hunt – Sunday 14th June (after church service)
Haslingden Concert Band – Friday 10th July – they will entertain with tunes from shows and musicals
FAITHfest weekend for the Diocesan Centenary – 11th – 13th September
As you can see below ,there will be lots going on , please make a note of the dates in your diary
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- Friday, 11 September – A very special Friday Praise with a visiting Christian illusionist followed by a BBQ.
- Saturday, 12 September – MORNING “Kick off Breakfast” at The Crown Inn, Whalley Road – speaker Revd Chris Nelson (former curate and until recently chaplain to Preston North End).
- AFTERNOON Bingo, Bubbles and Bakes at Enfield CC – speaker Michael Angus speaking on how his faith impacts his work leading the Barons’ Court Homeless Project.
- Sunday, 13 September – All-age celebration service with visiting musicians led by Sue Witts- Speaker Revd John Tranter. We will also welcome Sarah Smith MP, who will say a few words about how her faith impacts her life and work.
This Social Church event will be on
27th June at Mill House
7:00pm – for 7:30pm
The menu is at the back of church together with a sign up sheet the cost is £30 for a three course meal and it includes a small tip. There will also be one or two table games and a raffle. We hope you will be able to join us for what we hope will be an enjoyable evening.
Friday Praise
40 minutes of informal, child friendly worship at the start of the weekend
All Saints’ Church, 6:00pm
27th March
3rd April 10am Good Friday
Holy Week
Palm Sunday –29th March
8:00am Holy Communion
11:00am Procession of Palms from the vicarage garden ( with pony) and family service, followed by the procession of the cross to Barnes Square.
Monday of Holy Week- 9:30pm – On-line night prayer
Tuesday of Holy Week – 7:30pm – Stations of the cross
Wednesday of Holy Week – 10:00am Holy Communion
7:30pm – Holy Communion with prayer for healing at Altham St Jame.
Maundy Thursday –
7:30pm – Sung communion with washing of feet followed by stripping of the alter.
Good Friday –
10:00am Family Service
11:00am Morning Worship
2:00pm Last hour at the cross – Altham St James
Easter Eve
8:00am – Easter Vigil – Altham St James
Easter Day
6:30am – Sunrise Service – Mercer park
8:00am – Holy Communion
9:30am – Holy Communion at Altham St James
11:00am – Sung Communion
Cancelled – Community lunch on Friday 27th March because of a Funeral
Through the warmer months of the year lunches will be held once a month usually on the fourth Friday in each month and will feature cold food but still a warm welcome!
No charge, but if you are able to give a small donation towards costs that would be greatly appreciated.
Purple Praise
At 1:00pm following on from the community lunch on every fourth Friday in the month, we will have a short informal café style service and a brew.
In All Saints School
Wednesday 25th March at 2:00pm –
You will be welcomed by Year 4
Seniors are invited to Al Saints’ School for afternoon tea The school have been hosting this event for the last couple of years and they have been thoroughly enjoyed by both pupils and seniors alike!