Join us for friendship, creativity and fun at church hall. Learn new craft skills, meet new people, take home projects, and enjoy snacks and refreshments.

Perfect for craft lovers of any ability and age.

Admission is free but donations are welcome

Said Eucharist in modern Language with a slightly more traditional emphasis in the Lady Chapel for about half an hour

A time for our choir to get together and rehearse

A service of Holy Communion with a sermon

Main Sunday service with a sermon, holy communion and hymns

JAFFA Club runs term time each Sunday during the 10.30am service except on the first Sunday of each month. It is aimed at children aged 4 years plus and we have a great group of both adults and young leaders, who plan and deliver meaningful sessions using the Blackburn Diocese educational resources. The leaders have varied skills and attributes, which means that the children are able to experience an array of fun activities including games, Bible stories, crafting, singing, and prayers, and not forgetting, biscuits and chocolates whilst all the time learning about God and Jesus's love for all of us. We always welcome new children of primary school age. Please speak to Rev Kat or one of the leaders for more information and spread the word.

On Mothering Sunday, there will be a Family & Parade Service.

Fun Church runs every Monday in school term time from 3.30 - 5.00pm and is aimed at families. Every week we have crafts and games, prayer and songs and lots of food. All are welcome!

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Said service of about half an hour in the St Paul Chapel

An informal choir run by experienced music teacher Helen Davis for young people in school years 6-11 on Tuesday late afternoon during school term in the Church Hall

The choir sings both religious and contemporary pieces. The sessions are informal and enjoyable. No previous musical experience or knowledge is required.
There are free drinks and snacks.
Free of charge. Do join us!
Please enter from Albion Street.

Our Wednesday morning discussion group usually starts off with a brew and a chat. We then will have a video clip or or icebreaker question, after which we read a story or some verses in the Bible, followed with an informal discussion, a brew (yes another one!), prayer, crafting or reflections.

Join us in the Church Hall 9.15am-10.45am every Wednesday during school term time. ALL are welcome!

Fed up with cooking at home? Fed up with eating alone at home? St. Matthew's Lunch Club is a great place to meet friends and to have a meal. The Lunch Club starts at 12.30pm every Wednesday.
Do come for a chat and a meal!

Our church toddler group runs every Thursday during school term time. It is free to attend (although donations are gratefully received) and is open to children from birth to school age. All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Please do give our friendly group a try as there are lots of new activities for the sessions this half term, and we would love to welcome new people.

A weekly prayer meeting from 7:00 to 7:30pm on Thursday in the Lady Chapel, access via the door to the right of the noticeboard on the St Matthew’s Street wall of church.

You’re invited to come together to pray for our church and community. You don’t need to be an expert in prayer to come along, simply turn up and a member of clergy or an Authorised Lay Minister will lead the prayers.

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9.00am - Said Eucharist
10.30am - Parish Eucharist with procession: The service will begin in the Church Hall. There is a 10.30am - J.A.F.F.A. Club
6.30pm - Cross of Christ: hymns, choral pieces and Bible readings preparing for Holy Week

6.30pm - Extended Eucharist with meal followed by The Watch
9.30pm - Compline

9.00am - Walk of Witness around the community,
setting off and finishing at St Matthew’s

10.00am - Ante-Communion

11.30am - Hot Cross Bun Cafe (in the Church Hall)

2.00pm - Veneration of the Cross

Easter Sunday
6.00am - Vigil of Readings and Dawn Eucharist greeting the Risen Lord (followed by breakfast)

10.30am - Festal Parish Eucharis

A service on the first Sunday of the month with younger people in mind lasting about half an hour

The Family & Parade Service in March will be on Sunday 15th March for Mothering Sunday.

Reflective service of readings and hymns

Free breakfast - everyone welcome
Meet people from churches around Burnley and enjoy a short, informal service to start your weekend.