Reverend. Lesley is happy to receive Application forms for schools that require a faith reference. Please hand them in to her at church or post to Reverend Lesley at ‘The Office at The Refectory’, St Anne’s Church, Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, BB12 9EE, to be received no later than Sunday October 29 Please note that applications consider the church attendance* of parents (not their children) over the previous two years. E.g., If your child is in year 4, and you will be wanting to apply for a place at a church High School, parents must ensure they attend church regularly and have their attendance recorded by the appropriate people at each church. (St John’s - Doreen Whalley; St Anne’s - Clare Turnham) If you have a Pre-school child and you will be wanting to apply for a place at primary schools such as Wheatley Lane School or St Thomas’ Barrowford, parents must also ensure they attend church regularly and have their attendance recorded by the appropriate people at each church. (St John’s- Doreen Whalley; St Anne’s- Clare Turnham). *Church attendance includes Sunday’s main services; Pizza and Praise at St John’s; Friday Faith and Fun at St Anne’s. All services at both churches count as Reverend Lesley is the Vicar of both churches and writes the faith reference.
St Philips foodbank is in Urgent need of food donations They support family's and single people who are struggling. The cost of living crisis is really taking hold in that community. Both of our churches have collection boxes to receive your gifts. If you would like to donate to St Philips food bank they would be extremely grateful, Items they are asking for: Instant mashed potato, Tinned rice pudding/custard, Tinned vegetables, soup, Long-life fruit juice, Cereal Jars of jam/ honey/ peanut butter/ chocolate spread Jars of pasta sauce, Tinned meat, Hotdogs, Meatballs, Long-life milk Toilet rolls, Shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste Donations can be dropped off at St Philips centre. Leeds Rd Nelson on a Tuesday between 9 and 3pm, Wednesday 9-12pm and Thursday 9-12 St Philips Centre (formerly known as Grassroots) | Neighbourly
‘Friday Faith and Fun’ (St Anne’s) were joined by ‘Pizza and Praise’ (St John’s) for an end of term Summer Celebration
Parents attended and it was a joy to share this milestone with them. The Reading was Matthew 5: 14-16, encouraging the youngsters to confidently take up their places in new schools. Each child received a Bible and a personal blessing from Reverend Lesley. After the blessing, children processed down the aisle and made a cross with pebbles they had painted with their name. To view more pictures click the link.
