We are delighted to announce that the Revd Grace Gaze has now been inducted as the new Rector Of The Bowland Benefice which includes St Mary's Church Gisburn, St Peter & St Paul's Church Bolton By Bowland and St Ambrose Church Grindleton.To contact Revd Grace Gaze her telephone number is 07840 236851, email address: grace.e.gaze@gmail.com
SafeguardingWe are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, Margaret Aspin, who can be contacted on 07812 073570.
A fabulous Flower Festival to celebrate Harvest and Farming is being held at St Ambrose Church, Grindleton on 17th, 18th and 19th September 2021. The church will be open from 10am until 3pm each day. Tickets at £5 per person are available from Mandy Brennan Tel: 01200 441551 or email mandy.brennan276@gmail.comAlso a "Soup And Pud" lunch is being served on Sat 18th Sept from 12noon until 2pm at a cost of £5 per person ~ do come and join us if you can!
Comfort and Joy holds together the hope that Christmas will bring joy and celebration to people everywhere after a uniquely difficult year. We have a full range of services planned across the Bowland Benefice. We encourage you to apply for a ticket for the services you would like to attend in case number restrictions apply:Sunday 13th December at 6pm Lessons and Carols at St Mary's, Gisburn Wednesday 16th December at 6pm Village Carol Service at St Ambrose, Grindleton Sunday 20th December 6pm Lessons and Carols at Ss Peter & Paul, Bolton By BowlandChristmas Eve ~ Thursday 24th December 4:30pm Crib service at St Ambrose, Grindleton6pm Carols on the green at Gisburn 11:30pm Midnight Eucharist at Gisburn Christmas Day ~ Friday 25th December9:15am Christmas Eucharist at St Ambrose, Grindleton10:30am Christmas Communion at Ss Peter & Paul, Bolton by Bowland Clearly any plans made are subject to any government restrictions applying at the time but we are hopeful that we will be able to worship to experience this time of Comfort and Joy together. For tickets please contact The Rector, Revd Mark Williams on 01200 441152 or email him: rector.mark.john.williams@gmail.com
