St Laurence's today
Calling all cleaners!
To help us prepare for our return to Church on Sunday we are looking for willing volunteers to come and help clean church tomorrow, Friday 17th, from 09.30. Please come and help if you can.
To help us prepare for our return to Church on Sunday we are looking for willing volunteers to come and help clean church tomorrow, Friday 17th, from 09.30. Please come and help if you can.
Sunday 19th May 2019
services resume in St. Laurence's Church!
08.00 Holy Eucharist
10.00 Parish Eucharist and Sunday School,
followed by refreshments
11.30 Civic Service
12.30 Holy Baptism
13.30 Holy Baptism
18.00 Induction Service in St. George's
of Fr. Mike Print as Vicar of St. George's
services resume in St. Laurence's Church!
08.00 Holy Eucharist
10.00 Parish Eucharist and Sunday School,
followed by refreshments
11.30 Civic Service
12.30 Holy Baptism
13.30 Holy Baptism
18.00 Induction Service in St. George's
of Fr. Mike Print as Vicar of St. George's
Many thanks to Pat for organising this and to everyone who supported it. A good night was most definitely had by all!
Will those who have Christian Aid home collecting boxes return them to Stephanie Robinson or to the parish office by Sunday 26 May please.
Sunday 26th May at 15.00
Light Classics Recital
Peter Morrison - Organ
Light Classics Recital
Peter Morrison - Organ
Details of this year's Confirmation Programme are here. The Confirmation Service takes place on Sunday 6th October (led by Bishop Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster) and the preparation for young people begins on Saturday 1st June. For those who wish to register please contact Fr. Neil.
For adults exploring confirmation there will be a separate preparation course beginning on Thursday 23rd May at 20.00 in the Rectory. Again, please speak to me if you have not been confirmed and are interested.
Please register any potential interest by Monday 20th May.
For adults exploring confirmation there will be a separate preparation course beginning on Thursday 23rd May at 20.00 in the Rectory. Again, please speak to me if you have not been confirmed and are interested.
Please register any potential interest by Monday 20th May.
Our Churchwarden, Bernard Oakley, is cycling from Morecambe Bay to Robin Hood's Bay on 20th May to raise money for new bell ropes. If you wish to sponsor him there is a sponsor form in the Refectory.
We're pleased to say that the Organ Appeal now stands at £1,100 (4% of the £27,000 total required). We might be moving slowly, but we are moving! If you haven't already done so, please consider if you can make a donation towards this.
We're pleased to say that the Organ Appeal now stands at £1,100 (4% of the £27,000 total required). We might be moving slowly, but we are moving! If you haven't already done so, please consider if you can make a donation towards this.
Over 60's Holiday Club
If you wish to reserve a place please email Karen on events@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
If you wish to reserve a place please email Karen on events@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
The global wave of prayer - Thy Kingdom Come - is upon us. You can read more about this initiative here.
Here are details of some of the services taking place:
Friday 31st May at 19.00
Contemporary Prayer Service
led by the Rector
Saturday 1st June at 19.00
Eucharistic Devotions and Benediction
led by Fr. David Warner (Diocese of Manchester)
Monday 3rd June at 19.00
Service of Wholeness and Healing
Homily: The Reverend Dr. John Cree
Tuesday 4th June at 19.00
Stations of the Resurrection
led by Joan Hayward
Thursday 6th June at 19.00
Book of Common Prayer Evensong
led by Fr. Mike Print (Vicar of St. George's)
Here are details of some of the services taking place:
Friday 31st May at 19.00
Contemporary Prayer Service
led by the Rector
Saturday 1st June at 19.00
Eucharistic Devotions and Benediction
led by Fr. David Warner (Diocese of Manchester)
Monday 3rd June at 19.00
Service of Wholeness and Healing
Homily: The Reverend Dr. John Cree
Tuesday 4th June at 19.00
Stations of the Resurrection
led by Joan Hayward
Thursday 6th June at 19.00
Book of Common Prayer Evensong
led by Fr. Mike Print (Vicar of St. George's)
Are we welcoming, or just plain friendly?
On Saturday 22nd June, 0930-1300, there will be a workshop on the Ministry of Welcome to which all are invited, but especially those who exercise the ministry of welcome on Sunday mornings in church and those who work in the Refectory during the week. The session will be led by Canon David Banbury and will explore the differences between being a friendly church and being a welcoming church.
At the APCM the unanimous feel of the meeting was that this was an event that everyone should attend, so please do come if you can!
If you would like to attend, please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of church.
On Saturday 22nd June, 0930-1300, there will be a workshop on the Ministry of Welcome to which all are invited, but especially those who exercise the ministry of welcome on Sunday mornings in church and those who work in the Refectory during the week. The session will be led by Canon David Banbury and will explore the differences between being a friendly church and being a welcoming church.
At the APCM the unanimous feel of the meeting was that this was an event that everyone should attend, so please do come if you can!
If you would like to attend, please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of church.
Summer Fair
If you would like to book a stall for the Summer Fair, or offer to help, please contact Betty Kelly on bookings@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
If you would like to book a stall for the Summer Fair, or offer to help, please contact Betty Kelly on bookings@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
We are delighted to be back in Church on Sunday and further information about the schedule of building works will be available in due course.
I look forward to seeing you back in Church this Sunday.
Every blessing
Fr. Neil
I look forward to seeing you back in Church this Sunday.
Every blessing
Fr. Neil