These events occur regularly throughout the calendar year.
All Together Online Service
Union St, Chorley
Our monthly all-age Parade and Family Service. This currently takes place online Young people play a very prominent part in the liturgy of these services
Baptisms (Christenings)
Union St, Chorley
A simple and informal baptism service. For those who would prefer Baptism within the Family Service at 10am on the Third Sunday of the month that can be arranged. To fix a baptism please come to church any Sunday at 10am and after the service one of the Team will see you to make the arrangements.
Open Table
Union St, Chorley
Every Monday evening, from 17.30-18.30 we open our doors, offering a free meal and friendship to any who are in need.
All are welcome and it is a safe an friendly environment in which to meet people and find support and friendship. We do not charge for this and we are grateful to a large number of people who prepare, cook and serve food week by week. If you, or someone you know, would like to come along, we would love to see you. For further information, please contact Betty Kelly on 01257 279983.
Bell ringing
Union St, Chorley
St Laurence’s bell ringers ring both in St Laurence’s tower and other churches across Lancashire. Chorley Parish church was the founding church of the Lancashire Association of Changeringers in 1876 If you have ever wondered about this calling ministry of the church, we always welcome new members. Please contact us and we will “show you the ropes!”. For more information about bell ringing, contact the Tower Captain, David Thistlethwaite on 01257 271904
Sunday School
Union St, Chorley
Sunday School meets during the 10am Eucharist during term times and is open to children from 3-10 years old. We have Scramblers, Climbers and Explorers. We explore a Bible Story through different activities and consider what it may show us about God or how it can help us live our lives. At the beginning of the service, the children are invited to come forward to the Altar step where the priest gives a brief introduction to the theme of the day. The children then leave as music is sung and they go to their classes.
The children later return to church and come up for a blessing or to receive Holy Communion. Sometimes they tell us about the work they have been doing! On the second week of the month we hold an Family (Altogether) Eucharist, with a service more tailored towards families and children, where the children can sit with their parents and worship as a family. To find our more, please contact the Sunday School Team Leader, Michelle Wareham, on 07970 559853.
Mothers' Union
Union St, Chorley
Mothers Union is an international Christian membership charity that aims to demonstrate the Christian faith in action through the transformation of communities worldwide. It works with people of all faiths and none in 83 countries to promote stable marriage, family life and the protection of children through praying, enabling and in lots of practical ways. The Mothers’ Union at St. Laurence’s meets every two weeks on the first and third Thursdays at 19.45—if you would like more information please contact Jean Fishwick on 01257 263658 or Pat Sherwood on 01257 415542.
Men's Fellowship
Union St, Chorley
This group meets monthly, on the second Thursday of the month, at 7pm. The meetings are a mix of talks by outside speakers and occasional games evenings. All are welcome.
Light Classics Recitals
Union St, Chorley
A programme of approximately 45 minutes, followed by tea and cake. A wide variety of performers from vocal, keyboard, brass quintet, wind trio, classical guitar and string quartets. The majority of the music would be classed as light classical or 'easy listening'.
Standish Stitchers
Union St, Chorley
The Standish Stitchers are Arts and Crafts enthusiasts who meet on Tuesday evenings, from 6.30pm, at St Laurence, Chorley, Lancashire. We are an Affinity Group of the Friends of St Laurence Church, Chorley. Everyone is welcome so come and share your interests with us.
Pathfinders
Union St, Chorley
Pathfinders meets on the 2nd Sunday evening of each month at 18.00 in term time. Pathfinders welcomes children aged 11 onwards. During the course of the evening we have fun by playing games, focussing on a theme and enjoying some food together. To find our more, please contact Michelle Wareham, on 07970 559853.
Online Parish Eucharist
Union St, Chorley
The main act of worship for the family of all ages. The Eucharist (or Holy Communion, or Mass) is at the heart of our community life. We are people who seek to be blessed, broken and distributed for God's mission in the world.
Little Explorers
St. Laurence's C of E Primary School
Highfield Road South,
Chorley
PR7 1RB
Our Little Explorers meet every second Tuesday of the month at 09.15 in St. Laurence’s School in term-time. This group is open to parents and carers of children in school with younger siblings and also members of the wider community. There’s a chance for the little ones to join in some activities, hear a story and say a prayer. There’s coffee and biscuits for the grown-ups too! Do please come along. For more information please call our parish office on 01257 231360 or speak to Kathy Bentley on 01257 278848
Church Music Practice
Union St, Chorley
We have a choir and a music group who help to lead the worship the 10.00 Sung Eucharist each Sunday, and once a month on a Sunday evening there is Choral Evensong with a choir drawn from the churches in Chorley. There are other special services throughout the where congregation members join with the choir on an ad hoc basis. Regular practices are on Sunday mornings at 09.15 and new members are always welcome. For more information, contact our Director of Music, Alan Winstanley, on 01257 241995
Alpha
Union St, Chorley
Alpha is an 11-week course that creates a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God.
Refectory Food
Union St, Chorley
Our Refectory is open for the sale of refreshments, snacks and lunches on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1000-1300.
Cathedral Classics
Union St, Chorley
A series of organ recitals given by some of the country's most eminent organists and hosted by the Friends of St Laurence's.
Online Art Exhibition - Upper Room Gallery
https://www.stlaurencechorley.co.uk/art-gallery/
St. Laurence's Church
PR7 1EB
United Kingdom
Exhibition by Zak Last Contemporary Artist. Zak is a contemporary artist based in Lancashire, England, working predominantly with oil paints onto canvas or canvas paper. His oil on canvas paintings are bespoke hand built, using solid pine frames, with a cotton canvas stretched around the frames. This initial exhibition is officially opened by Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP for Chorley and Speaker of the House of Commons.