A large congregation from each of the four churches in our Benefice was joined by members of Clitheroe Christians in Partnership and friends from Leeds Minster and St. Peter's Harrogate where Judith has previously served. There were also representatives from local schools, other faith communities and local voluntary organisations. Judith was instituted by the Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev Philip North, and inducted by the Archdeacon of Blackburn, Ven Mark Ireland. After the service there was an opportunity to congratulate Judith in St. Mary's Centre where refreshments were served. If you would like to see more of the service you can view it on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baiwgt4nf_0 (copy and paste this url into your browser)
We are pleased to announce that the Reverend Dr Judith Clark has been appointed as the next Vicar of Clitheroe, Chatburn and Downham. Judith is currently serving as an Associate Priest in St Peter’s Church Harrogate in the Diocese of Leeds.Please pray for Judith as she prepares to take up her post. The Bishop of Blackburn will institute, and the Archdeacon of Blackburn will induct Judith on Sunday 19th November 2023 at 7pm at St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Clitheroe.Judith writes:“I am delighted that I shall be joining you in the Autumn as Vicar of the benefice of Clitheroe, Downham and Chatburn. I grew up in Lancashire, firstly in Burnley and then in the Ribble Valley and attended Moorland School in Clitheroe for my secondary education, so I really do feel as if I am coming home and I can’t wait to serve the people, communities and area. I very much look forward with much joy to meeting you all.”
Christian Aid 2023 highlights the stories of Jen and Esther, both mothers from Malawi, whom Christian Aid in partnership with local agencies is helping to grow better crops and sell them for a fairer price so that they can better support their families. Money raised will help to expand the work of local co-operatives to that more people can benefit from working together.What can you do?Drink coffee (or tea) and make a contribution. Your PCC decided that for the next few weeks the donations for refreshments after the 10am service will be given to Christian Aid.Come to a Coffee Morning. See our website www.https://stmarysclitheroe.co.uk for more information.Take one of the red envelopes, put in your donation and return it to church on Sunday May 21st. Even better – take several envelopes and distribute them to your friends.Donate online direct to Christian Aid.
Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles IIISunday morning May 7th 10am: Special service of Holy Communion to mark the Coronation. The service has been prepared by the Church of England with readings and prayers chosen for this historic occasion. The choir will sing the anthem “Zadok the Priest” by George Frederick Handel – a coronation tradition since the eighteenth century. There will be a souvenir Order of Service which you are invited to take home with you. Flowers for the King and Queen Our Flower Arrangers have planned Coronation decorations for the church on a Royal theme. Come and see them at any time during the weekend.
