Hi - we are a friendly Anglican Parish with two churches: St Paul’s (closer to the town centre) and St John’s (on the outskirts of Accrington). Having recently merged – and welcomed our new vicar Amanda - we are enthusiastic to see the Kingdom of God grow in both our church family and our local community
We are very much a community oriented and loving church, passionate to continue building our church family through prayer, a love for God, and a genuine desire to be involved in the community we all feel called to serve. We hold on to a real hope that with God’s help and guidance, we can be the people He wants us to be, in and around Accrington. Every person is important to, and valued by God, and as such, they are valued by and important to us
Do join us as we explore life’s big questions at Alpha! Starting on Tuesday 29th April at 6.30pm at St Paul’s Church, Plantation Street with a home cooked meal, videos and discussion groups. Contact [email protected] for more information. Click here for a preview
Dear JohnPaul Family I have just finished my third funeral, in as many weeks, on the same day that Marion and I said our goodbyes to another long-standing member of St John’s and the week after St Paul’s lost Ann Wenter. In the midst of life we are in death! I love funerals – I love it that we always remember the best, that families come together, that I am privileged to be part of this special moment. I love it that our children, and even our grandchildren, take part because those relationships are so important. So, these last few weeks I…
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The Electoral Roll is the register of church members who are eligible to be a Churchwarden, stand for PCC and have a vote at the Annual Meeting. You must either be resident in the Parish or have attended worship for at least six months. Every six years a completely new Roll is required. This means that ALL those previously on the Electoral Roll must reapply. New members can be added. The PCC will take reasonable steps to notify those on the existing roll advising that a new role is being drawn up. Paper forms will be available in both churches….
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Dear Friends The sun is shining with that intensity you often only experience when the skies are clear and there is no wind. The snow drops are continuing to bloom and the daffodils are starting to peep out. Do you ever have that deep breath moment when it is as if God was whispering those immortal words from Psalm 46.10? ‘Be still and know that I am God!’ What is happening at church? As a church we are moving into that season of our annual church meeting (APCM). This year we are asking you to sign up again to be…
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