Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly [John 7.24] See, Judge Act: playing our part in welcoming refugees As we see the plethora of flags and the huge number of people demonstrating we might wonder what is going on. We are clearly on a trajectory of some sort, but are we easy with…
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Proposed new benefice
The Diocese of Blackburn are proposing new arrangements for the Benefice of Clitheroe, Chatburn and Downham which it is hoped will be simpler and easier for all four churches, their parishes, clergy and congregations. Click here to download the relevant legal documents. If you wish to make any comments, please follow the instructions in the…
Organ Recital
Tuesday, October 7th 2025 at 1pm Recital by Graham Toft Programme Aaron Copland (1900–1990) Fanfare for the Common Man (1942) — transcription for organ Music by Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) Organ Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 65 No. 3 (1845) “O for the Wings of a Dove” (Hear my Prayer, Op. 70) (1844)…
Pray For Lancashire
Monday September 1st: Prayer Walk and Holy Communion on Pendle Bishop Philip leads a Communion service for the thirty-one hardy souls who inaugurated Pray for Lancashire week 2025 by climbing Pendle at 8am En route, the group prayed for different parts of the County as each became visible. Prayer continues from 12 noon at Turret…
Harvest Festival
Coldplay candlelight experience
The Lumos concert on August 9th was a great experience for the many who came. Thank you to Rondino!…
St. Mary’s Playgroup
Stay and Play Our last Playgroup before the summer break will be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Monday July 21st. We shall start again on Monday September 15th. Have a great summer! Mondays during term time 9.15 am – 11.15am Toys and activities for pre-school children and their carers Snack time and song time Tea/coffee…
NEWS July 20th
Sunday July 20th 2025 From Susan Stewart, clergy appointments officer at the Diocese of Blackburn Update August 2025 Rev Paul Sherwood will be licensed to St. Mary Magdalene’s Clitheroe and St. Leonard’s Downham on Wednesday, 26th November. The service will be in St. Mary Magdalene’s church. Announcement We are pleased to announce that the Revd…
Christian Aid Event – Powered by Hope
Join us as we host Powered by Hope – a day to fuel your faith, fill your cup with hope and inspire action. Date: Saturday 4 October 2025 10:00 – 16:30 Location: Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester, M2 5NS When Jesus stood up in the synagogue, he proclaimed good news for people living in poverty and marginalised…
Downham Hall Open Gardens
Sunday 27th July 12 – 4 Entry £8 – under 5’s free Everything as on the poster, plus – In St. Leonard’s Church (access from the street or from the Hall gardens) Exhibition of the work of each of the four churches in the Benefice. 3pm short service of thanksgiving. …