Confirmation classes will begin in September.

for those who would, by then be in Year 7 or above.

If your child would like to  attend please register your interest with the vicar

if you haven’t already done so.

Likewise – any adult interested, please speak to Revd. Toby

Next Community lunch is Friday

26th July

 11:30am – 1:00pm.

Through the warmer months of the year lunches will be held once a month 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.

Please note , there will;l NOT be a community Lunch in August

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.

Please follow this link below

to find out all the latest news and what is coming up.

 

Older members of the Parish are invited for afternoon tea in

All Saints’ School,

On  Friday 19th July at 2:00pm.

Served by Year 6,

Please sign up at the back of church if you would like to go, spend time chatting to pupils and enjoying their singing

Thank you.

Confirmation classes will begin in September.

A short meeting will be held this Thursday 18th July at 6:00pm in All Saints’ Church

for those interested and their parents.

If you are unable to attend please register your interest with the vicar.

Church Ribchester Day

28th September

Arrive between 10:30am – 11:00am

Finish by 3:30pm

We are delighted that many people have already indicated their interest in coming on our church day to Ribchester. There is now a list at the back of church asking for  firm commitments.

The day will be free, but a small donation per person accepted. There will be children’s activities, an input for adults, sandwich luch together, time to explore the village/ have an ice cream/ play at the park before we enjoy a 15 minute walk up to the beautiful Stydd Church for a short service.

Ordinations – Congratulations

Congratulations to Claire ordained Deacon and Peter ordained Priest at Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 29th June;  very best wishes to you  both and our prayers go with you.

 

Revd Dr. Joe Kennedy

will be ordained and consecrated as Bishop in the church of God

On Friday 19th July at 11:00am

In York Minster.

This is a fantastic occasion when anyone can attend – but will need a ticket. Spaces may still be available on a free coach. Please speak to the vicar if you would like to go.

A group from St James’ Haslingden are walking to Whalley on Saturday 13th and are stopping off to eat sandwiches at Altham Church.

If anyone wishes to join them, they are meeting at 9:00am at Haslingden and expect to be at Altham about 12:45, leaving by 1:30pm to get to Whalley by about 4:00pm.

If you are interested, please ask the Vicar for further details.

Prayer Walk

Saturday 13th July.

Meet at All Saints for 10:30am start. Approximately 1:00hour.

Sunday 21th July

 

We are celebrating St James’ Day, Altham Church’s patronal festival, with a Benefice communion at 10:00am.

There will be no services at All Saints’ Church that Sunday.

Do come and be part of a joyful Family Communion in the beautiful old church.