Easter Flowers

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 and garden- 18th April

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

 

Blackburn Cathedral upcoming events

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 Communion

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.

Vicar’s sabbatical

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

Annual Church Meeting

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

 

Altham St James’ events coming up.

Haslingden Concert Band – Friday 10th July – they will entertain with tunes from musicals and films. Tickets £10 available now from Joann on 07715111517

 

Open Church – Every third Sunday in the month through Summer between 2:00 – 4:00pm. Guided Tours will be offered at 2:30pm.

Come and explore this beautiful church with lots of historical detail.It is also open on Wednesdays from 11:00 -til 11:30pm to look around the church or for some quiet time.

 

 

 

Meal at Mill House

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 – this week

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

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Easter and Passiontide Services

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