St Barnabas and St Paul's

We are a group of three churches: St. Paul's Hoddlesden & St Barnabas Darwen, with St. Mary's Grimehills. We are are on an exciting journey as we seek to joyfully follow Jesus together and make Him known in Darwen and Hoddlesden. We would love to welcome you to any of our services or mid-week activities. 

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What's on

Youth Group

Every Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 14 Dec 2025, 21 Dec 2025, 28 Dec 2025
St Barnabas
Watery Lane Darwen, BB3 2ET, United Kingdom

For anyone in Year 6 and up all about fun, friendship and faith. Meets Sundays at St Barnabas Church 4.30-5.45pm.

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Term Time Only

Women's Wreath Making Evening

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Barnabas
Watery Lane Darwen, BB3 2ET, United Kingdom

Our popular Women’s Advent Wreath Making event is coming up on 30 November. It’s a fun evening of festive crafting, refreshments and a Christmas reflection.

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Knit and Natter

Monthly. Every First Tuesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
The Reach Hoddlesden
Johnson New Rd Hoddlesden, BB3 3NN, United Kingdom

A great opportunity to get together with others to do some craft and have a chat over a brew. Everyone welcome.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Hoddlesden St Paul and St Barnabas Darwen is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Sarah Hartley on 07846616295 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Catherine Smith on 07711485170 or email [email protected]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Diocesan Safeguarding Page