A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, by Candlelight

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston
Towngate Eccleston Chorley, PR7 5QL, United Kingdom

You are warmly invited to a beautiful candlelit service of readings and carols, telling the story of God’s loving purpose from the first days of creation to the coming of Christ. Join us for this cherished Advent tradition, filled with Scripture, music, and quiet reflection as we prepare for Christmas.

📅 Sunday 21st December, 6pm
📍 St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston

All are welcome to share in this moving celebration of word and song.

Christ Church, Charnock Richard

We are a warm, welcoming village church here in Charnock Richard. We look forward to seeing you at our Parish Eucharist, 8.45am each Sunday, or our relaxed Eucharist on a Tuesday at 10.30am. Christ Church is open for prayer each day during the week, an opportunity to have a quiet moment of reflection in our busy lives.

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Mrs Margaret Stewart, Parish Administrator
07376 374597
Fr Jordan McDermott, Rector
01257 452777
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, by Candlelight

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston
Towngate Eccleston Chorley, PR7 5QL, United Kingdom

You are warmly invited to a beautiful candlelit service of readings and carols, telling the story of God’s loving purpose from the first days of creation to the coming of Christ. Join us for this cherished Advent tradition, filled with Scripture, music, and quiet reflection as we prepare for Christmas.

📅 Sunday 21st December, 6pm
📍 St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston

All are welcome to share in this moving celebration of word and song.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Charnock Richard, Christ Church 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 Lorna McCormick ([email protected] / 07816 480034) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Cath Smith ([email protected] / 07711 485170) . 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.

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