Youngsters brought their school bags to church last Sunday for a blessing as they looked forward to a new school year, new teachers and new learning. We had a delightful conversation too before we said prayers.
Geoff and Pat are re locating down south, to be nearer their family. It was an emotional service, as Geoff acted as crucifer at St Anne’s for the last time. We were joined by choir members from St John’s and Geoff had chosen many of the hymns. Geoff and Pat were presented with a Gift Voucher from the church family. Tea, coffee and cakes were served in The Refectory after our service. We will miss Geoff and Pat. They leave with our love and blessings.For more pictures please click the link!
Each day, a town or city will host 24 hours of non-stop prayer — with physical prayer rooms, creative activities, and space to connect with God. Churches will also mark the week during their Sunday services on 7 September. Letter from the organisers here to download. Key Dates / Locations: · Monday 1 September, 8am – Prayer Walk and Communion up Pendle Hill, led by Bishop Philip. · Monday 1 September, noon onwards – Turret House (Clitheroe) launches 24hrs of prayer, followed by a series of prayer locations across Lancashire across the week. · Tuesday 2 September - Life Church, Burnley · Wednesday 3 September - City Church and St Thomas’ Church, Lancaster · Thursday 4 September - St Luke’s Church, Blackburn · Friday 5 September - Buckshaw Village Church, Chorley Saturday 6 September - Preston Minster, Preston Book your place on the Pendle Hill walk or prayer slot here
As Christians we seek to be the eyes, ears, hands and feet of Jesus as we live out His call ‘to love our neighbours as ourselves’. The following two events help us to do this. 1. Drug and Alcohol Awareness ‘Houston we have a problem….’ No not Houston but here in East Lancs….there are tremendous problems with ketamine, cannabis and more with our young people No booking required, just turn up on the day. Drug awareness This Thursday 7th August 1.30pm-4pm at St Stephen’s, Burnley Alcohol Awareness Thursday 18th September 1.30pm-4pm at St Stephen’s, Burnley 2. An important date for your diary Wednesday 10th September 1.30pm – 3.30pm The Refectory, St Anne’s. As part of our Safeguarding role, we recognise that there is a need to be aware of how challenging modern technology can be and how easy it can be to be scammed. Come and find out more. The session will include the following: · Awareness of scam techniques · How to spot a scam · Avoidance and prevention · Reporting a scam/fraud And how to · Boost your skills with mobile phones, laptops, computers and tablets · Stay safe Online · Avoid online scams, · Manage your health online · Bank and shop online We welcome Darren from AbilityNet in partnership with BT Group There will be time for Q & A Everyone welcome
