Welcome to St Aidan's, your local parish church. We are a friendly church, seeking to be God centred, relationship-driven and life-transforming. Please come and join us at any of our events to find out more! You are assured of a warm welcome.

Wednesday Communion Service @ St Aidan's

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

We gather to worship God in Word and Sacrament.
A said Communion service in contemporary language may include a short sermon.

Wednesday Communion Service @ St Leonard's

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Venue
Walton le Dale, St Leonard
Address
Church Brow Walton-le-Dale Preston, PR5 4HJ, United Kingdom

We gather to worship God in Word and Sacrament.
A said Communion service in contemporary language, may include a short sermon.

Coffee Morning and Community Larder

Occurring
Every Monday and Friday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

The Community Larder is based on the grounds of St Aidan's Church. It offers a wide selection of food items including frozen and refrigerated goods as well as tinned, fresh and dry items at a nominal charge for those on low incomes.
Whilst you await your turn you can enjoy a cuppa and refreshments at our coffee morning in the Community Hub. There is no charge however, we do ask for a donation if you are able to help cover the costs. Please come and join us and meet new friends.

This service is ongoing as long as there is a need.

River through the desert - Lent Bible Study

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Learn more about the Christian journey to Easter together. Are you a seasoned Christian or starting on your journey of discovery? Please come and join us @ 10 am in St Aidan's Church Institute (Behind St Aidan's Church)
The course consists of Bible and film suitable for all.
Week 1 Friday 20th February The Desert
Week 2 Friday 27th February The Well
Week 3 Friday 6th March The Mountains
Week 4 Friday 13th March The Sea
Week 5 Friday 20th March The Road
Week 6 Friday 27th March The Garden

Sequence Dancing

Occurring
Every Friday at for 2 hours
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Come and enjoy an evening of dancing at St Aidan's Community Hub. Whether you're just learning or experienced, there is something for everyone.
Every Friday Night with bar and raffle

A service of celebration and thanksgiving for Ida Davenport

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Walton le Dale, St Leonard
Address
Church Brow Walton-le-Dale Preston, PR5 4HJ, United Kingdom

A memorial service for the late Mrs Ida Davenport will be held at St Leonard's Church on Saturday, 7th March at 11.00 am
For details contact the Vicar

Messy Church

Occurring
Sunday 11 January 2026, Sunday 08 February 2026, Sunday 08 March 2026, Sunday 12 April 2026 at for 2 hours
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Messy Church is worship for the whole family

Messy Church takes place on the second sunday of the month @ St Aidan's Community Hub, Station Road, Bamber Bridge 3-5 pm. Families are welcome to come and enjoy being together, eating together and celebrating God together through stories, music and prayer.

Please come and join us. Everyone is welcome.

For more details and to book your place, contact [email protected]

Admission is free. However, donations are gratefully received. We offer a range of creative activities, including painting, printing, collages, clay, and cookie decoration, among others. After craft, everyone sits down together for a hot meal and cake. A vegetarian option will be available. FOOD ALLERGY DISCLAIMER: Please discuss any food allergies in advance when booking.

All children must be accompanied by an adult and stay together the whole time.

Second Sunday of the month

Mothers Union

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
Walton le Dale, St Leonard
Address
Church Brow Walton-le-Dale Preston, PR5 4HJ, United Kingdom

We meet at St. Leonards Church on the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Wendy Barber 01772 827443
There are no meetings held in August.

Friends of the Church of St Leonard's St Patrick's Night Quiz & Grub

Occurring
Saturday 14 March 2026 at for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Tickets £12 inc Irish Supper
Available from Hiliary Anslow 07734267764 or Audrey Jackson 07986632219
Doors Open 6.30pm
Bar will be open

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Monday of Holy Week - Cleansing the Temple

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Reflective Service for Holy Week

Monday of Holy Week - Cleansing the Temple

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Walton le Dale, St Leonard
Address
Church Brow Walton-le-Dale Preston, PR5 4HJ, United Kingdom

Reflective Service for Holy Week

Tuesday - The Anointing of Jesus at Bethany Healing & Wholeness Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Service of Healing and Wholeness with anointing

Tuesday - The Anointing of Jesus at Bethany Healing & Wholeness Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Walton le Dale, St Leonard
Address
Church Brow Walton-le-Dale Preston, PR5 4HJ, United Kingdom

A service of Healing & Wholeness with anointing

Reflection and meditation on the Stations of the Cross

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Reflection and meditation on the Stations of the Cross with clips from The Passion of the Christ

Maundy Thursday

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Liturgy of Maundy Thursday with foot washing, stripping of the altar and the watch.

Good Friday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Service of reflection

Walk of Witness

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Morrisons Store
Address
189 Station Rd, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6TP, United Kingdom

Ecumenical Service of Witness outside of Morrisons Bamber Bridge

Dawn Service Easter Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Walton le Dale, St Leonard
Address
Church Brow Walton-le-Dale Preston, PR5 4HJ, United Kingdom

An Easter Dawn Service is a traditional, early morning Christian service held outdoors or in churches to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at sunrise. Often starting in darkness, it symbolises the transition from the darkness of the tomb to the light of the risen Christ, featuring scripture, hymns, and often a bonfire. This service, which often includes a Paschal Candle, is a significant, quiet, and joyous event.

Easter Sunday Celebration

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Walton le Dale, St Leonard
Address
Church Brow Walton-le-Dale Preston, PR5 4HJ, United Kingdom

Join us to celebrate our Risen Lord

Easter Sunday Family Celebration

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

Join us to celebrate Jesus's resurrection from the tomb with the puppet ministry team

Benefice Easter Bingo

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Bamber Bridge, St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

At St Aidan's Community Hub
Doors Open at 6.30pm
Eyes down 7pm
£1 per book or 5 books plus flier £5

Spring Concert with the Guardian Royal Concert Band

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Walton le Dale, St Leonard
Address
Church Brow Walton-le-Dale Preston, PR5 4HJ, United Kingdom

Friends of the Church of St Leonard

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