St. Mary Magdalene’s is open for private prayer and visiting on weekdays and Saturdays from about 9.30 am until about 3 pm. On Sundays the church is open for services at 8.00 am and 9.30 am…
Remembrance Sunday November 14th
Service of Remembrance at St. Mary Magdalene’s Church on Sunday, November 14th at 9.30 am This is half an hour earlier than the usual Sunday Morning service, to allow time for those who wish to go on to the ceremony at the War Memorial in the Castle Grounds at 11 am…
Fashion with a cream tea raises a tidy sum
More than sixty people enjoyed a fashion show followed by a cream tea in St. Mary’s Centre on October 27th. Not only was the afternoon a happy one, but it helped to replenish church funds at St. Mary Magdalene’s by over £600. Thanks go to David the Baker for his delicious scones and to Lidl…
Free Houseplant Giveaway for Harvest
If you’ve seen the houseplants at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show and you’d like to try one for yourself, as part of our Harvest Thanksgiving we’re offering the opportunity to pick one up after the service. Conversely, if you have plants to give away, please bring those and leave them with the others outside the…
Harvest Festival
Sunday October 3rd Harvest Services at 8 am and 10 am We are supporting Ribble Valley Food Bank. Let’s share God’s generosity to us with people in need by giving one or more of the items listed below. URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS LAUNDRY LIQUID/POWDER WASHING UP LIQUID CLEANING CLOTHS SOAP SHOWER GEL SPONGE PUDDINGS TINNED MEAT…
Canon Andy
Three Peaks Challenge for Sunflower Hospice
Next Saturday, 11th September I will be walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks with some friends to raise funds for the Sunflower Children’s Hospice in South Africa. Please take a moment to read about their work here http://www.sunflowerhospicetrust.org.uk/ and donate here https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SunflowerThreePeaks. Andy…
Vicar Andy to be made a Canon
Our Vicar Andy Froud will be installed as a Canon of Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday September 19th at 4 pm in the Cathedral. Congratulations Andy! If you would like to come to the service please contact Katie in the church office on 01200 422828 or email her at admin@stmaryclitheroe.com by the morning of Friday September…
Anthony Brown writes on the Clitheroe Christians in Partnership theme for this month.
Anthony Brown asks us to listen to God and let Him teach us how to love the most marginalized in society
Changes since July 19th
The congregation may join in the singing of the hymns! When you collect your service sheet and readings and notices from the the table by the south door you are now invited to pick up a hymn book as well. Please leave the hymn book at the west door on your way out, but take…