Prayer Group – St Aidan’s & St Leonard’sOur benefice Prayer Group meets every two weeks to pray for our churches, our community, and the wider world. It’s a gentle hour of scripture, silence, and intercession — open to everyone.During Heritage Week, we’ll gather in both churches: Tuesday 15 September at St Leonard’s, and Friday 18 September in St Aidan’s Lady Chapel.Refreshments are served, and all are welcome.
Our puppet ministry is a much‑loved part of our worship and outreach across the benefice — in church, at Messy Church, and in our local schools. It’s a joyful, creative way to share the love of Jesus in a fun and accessible way for all ages.We are currently looking for new volunteers to join the team. You don’t need previous experience, and there are no age limits — just a willingness to get involved and help bring stories to life. If you’re curious, interested, or simply want to find out more, we’d be delighted to chat with you about how you could make a difference.Rehearsals: Thursdays at 5.30pm (1 hour) Contact: Stephanie – stephhiwalton@btinternet.com Safeguarding: A DBS will be required.
We will shortly carry out essential work in the Garden of Remembrance and the wider churchyard. To help us do this respectfully, we kindly ask that any items placed in either the Garden of Remembrance or the churchyard without prior permission be removed by their families within 30 days of 04.05.26. This helps us keep these spaces safe, tidy, and consistent with the guidelines that ensure everyone’s memorials are cared for equally. Any items that remain once this work begins will be carefully removed and stored for three months so that families have the opportunity to collect them. We also kindly remind everyone that all memorials and items placed in the churchyard must comply with the Churchyard Regulations. A copy of these regulations is available to view in the church or on the Diocese of Blackburn website. If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch with Revd Stephen Martin on 01772 335310 or speak to the Churchwardens.
