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

Growth Group

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 31 Dec 2025
St Barnabas
Watery Lane Darwen, BB3 2ET, United Kingdom

Growth Groups meet during the week over a brew, for encouragement, prayer and to read the Bible together.

No-Rehearsal Nativity

for 45 mins
St Paul's 'Church in the School' Hoddlesden
Hoddlesden St Paul CE Primary School Bayne Street Hoddlesden Darwen, BB3 3NP, United Kingdom

Come dressed as your favourite nativity character as we remember teh Christmas story and sing some carols together.

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Christmas Eve Communion

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

Join us for this special service of Holy Communion, with carol singing on Christmas Eve.

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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