Senior’s Tea in School

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 interested? – short meeting

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.

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Church Ribchester Day 28th September

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 to Claire & Peter

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.

Haslingden to Whalley Walk

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

Prayer Walk

Saturday 13th July.

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

Benefice Service

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.

 

 

Tots’ Praise Picnic 3rd July

Tots’ Praise  – Teddy bears’ picnic!

3rd July from 2:00pm

In the vicarage garden or church depending on the weather

Do bring a small picnic.

Tot’s Praise is for the youngest – under 5s together with their parents/carers – gather between 2 and 2:15, all done in time for school pick up.

All welcome

 

Friday Praise 19th July BBQ – sign up

 

Friday Praise BBQ

19th July 

There is now a sign-up sheet at the back of church for those wishing to attend. 

Cost per person is £2.50.

Church Security

Please be cautious around security in church and especially when not many people are around.

Very sadly a handbag was stolen from church on Friday by an outsider.

Thank you