Back to school - 'Blessing of the Backpacks'

for 1 hour
St John the Evangelist
Higham Hall Road Higham, BB12 9EU, United Kingdom

As the new academic year begins, and whether you are starting school for the first time, moving up a class, or starting High school or University… please bring your backpack or holdall / school bag to church on Sunday 13th for a ‘Blessing of the Backpacks’

St John the Evangelist

Welcome!

We are a village church set in between the village school and the village hall, in the small Pendle village of Higham, Lancashire. We welcome all to join us for our services and the many community events that support our village. We are a United Benefice with St Anne's Fence and share many activities with them in The Refectory.

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

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Get in touch

Revd. Lesley Hinchcliffe

Please address all correspondence by email to:
[email protected]

Incumbent
01254 396485
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Back to school - 'Blessing of the Backpacks'

for 1 hour
St John the Evangelist
Higham Hall Road Higham, BB12 9EU, United Kingdom

As the new academic year begins, and whether you are starting school for the first time, moving up a class, or starting High school or University… please bring your backpack or holdall / school bag to church on Sunday 13th for a ‘Blessing of the Backpacks’

Safeguarding

Our parish of Higham: St John's 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 Officer 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 Andrea Johnston Tel: 07817634289 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) Cath Smith. Tel: 07711485170 Email: [email protected]

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

St John the Evangelist Charity No. 95458