The Castle Keep is closed for repairs, but the Easter Day Sunrise Service will still take place at 6 am on Easter Day, March 31st on the level space in front of the Steward’s Gallery, above the War Memorial. There’s a great view of Pendle and you never know, we might even see the…
The Garden Tomb – the Surprise The Story There was a garden not far from Golgotha where Jesus had been crucified, and in it was a tomb. This is where they took the body of Jesus and laid him. A giant stone was rolled across the entrance. Just before dawn on the third day after…
Experience Easter in the Church Garden; enjoy your visit and stay safe! take care – the path round the church is uneven in places and may be slippery if wet. don’t run, walk or stand on the gravestones – they can be slippery don’t climb on any walls. Some have a very steep drop on…
Golgotha – the Promise The story The Jewish leaders handed Jesus over to Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor, to be sentenced. Pilate couldn’t find anything that he was guilty of. The crowd turned against Jesus and shouted louder and louder, “Crucify Him!” Finally Pilate gave in and the soldiers led Jesus off. They dressed him…
The Courtyard – the Denial The story Jesus was arrested and taken away. He was taken from place to place, questioned, mocked, rejected and finally sentenced to die. It was all very frightening and most of Jesus’s friends ran away. His best friend Peter tried to stay close and followed the crowd to the courtyard…
The Road to Emmaus – the Journey of Life with Jesus The Story Later that day two friends of Jesus were walking home from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus. They were joined by someone they didn’t recognise. The stranger asked them what they were talking about. “You must be a visitor to Jerusalem,” said…
Mothering Sunday is March 10th. Come and join us at St. Mary Magdalene’s as we thank God for families, and especially for mothers. There are services at 8 am and 9.30 am. There will be gifts of flowers and after the 9.30 am Family Communion service an opportunity to share refreshments. …
‘Toccata’ Today’s concert features the two most famous and popular pieces of organ music: Bach’s Toccata & Fugue in D minor, and Widor’s Toccata! Here’s the whole programme: Toccata & Fugue in D minor BWV 565 J. S. Bach O…
Things have moved on since we started livestreaming Morning Prayer during the pandemic and we have decided that now is the time to stop doing this on a regular basis. Please do continue to follow what is going on at St. Mary Magdalene’s by visiting this website and our Facebook page. For those who would…
For the lonely and especially the bereaved In the Acute Medical Unit of Blackburn Hospital on Christmas Eve, the corridors were lined with beds and people looking as if they were not long for this world. That part of the hospital was crowded with doctors and nurses, a sense of urgency pervading, whilst in the…