The Bowland Benefice

Welcome to our united benefice comprising the three beautiful rural village churches of St Peter and Paul's Bolton-by-Bowland, St Mary the Virgin Gisburn and St Ambrose Grindleton.

Each of our churches have their own unique history and character and yet have a shared vision to share the love of Jesus across our parishes. Should you choose to join us for worship, you will receive a very warm welcome.

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What's on

Lent Course

Every Monday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
The Rectory
The Rectory, Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe,, BB7 4QS, United Kingdom

This year our lent course is called 'Knowing Jesus' and uses materials created by Bishop Philip, Bishop of Blackburn. All are welcome, whatever stage of faith, as we explore key moments in the book of Acts together during this holy season.

United Benefice Communion for Palm Sunday

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin Church, Gisburn
Main Street Gisburn Near Clitheroe, BB7 4HF, United Kingdom

Our 3 churches will gather at St Mary the Virgin for our united benefice communion service with the blessing of the palm crosses, marking the start of Holy Week. All are welcome!

*note that the venue has changed from St Ambrose to St Mary the Virgin*

Maundy Thursday Service

for 1 hour
St Ambrose Church, Grindleton
Sawley Road Grindleton Clitheroe BB7 4QS, BB7 4QS, United Kingdom

A somber service of holy communion with the stripping of the altar. Once the service has finished you are very welcome to stay behind to pray in quiet, or to leave in silence.

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Safeguarding

Our benefice takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England’s robust procedures and guidelines. Below are the contact details of our Parish Safeguarding Officers:

Parish Safeguarding Officer for Gisburn: Helen Coar
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07810504812

Parish Safeguarding Officer for Bolton-by-Bowland: Martyn Bishop
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01200447406/07793366949

Parish Safeguarding Officer for Grindleton: Margaret Aspin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07812073570

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Catherine Smith, she can be contacted at [email protected] or on 07711485170.

If you need out of hours support or can't get hold of the above contacts, please contact thirtyone:eight to access their Safeguarding Helpline. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

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