At Mill House
On Saturday 27th June
A three course sit-down meal for just £30 including tip.
Menu and sign up sheet at the back of church. £10 deposit
Next Community lunch is Friday
24th April
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.
No Purple Praise this month
Usually 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.
Next Friday Praise
This Friday 17th April
All Saints’ Church at 6:00pm
A short service especially geared to young families, but everyone is welcome.
Other Friday Praise dates for this term are
1st May
15th May
5th June
19th June
3rd July
17th July
The flower team would like to say thank you for donations received.
Church would also like to thank them for decorating the church so beautifully.
Next church cleaning session
18th April from 9:00 am for about one hour
If you are able to spend half an hour or so helping us clean the church it will be greatly received.
Thank you to anyone who is able to clean on Saturday
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.