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Let me begin by extending a huge thank you to everyone for the welcome that you have given my family and I. To name everyone would take more space than this blog affords, but for those who painted, cleaned, gardened, prayed, hugged and waved, thank you for your kindness and hospitality.
Christian Aid Week is an annual event, and this year runs from Sunday 12th to Saturday 18th May. During Christian Aid week, collection buckets will be placed in the West End and envelopes will be located in the pews for those who wish to make a donation. A coffee morning with drinks
"Watch & Pray" Challenges us to seek God in both familiar and unfamiliar places; in darkness and in quiet; in movement and migration; in the healing and transforming work of the Spirit; in the weeping of Holy Week and in the joy of Easter Morning." This year Lent
1st March 2024 - Palestine I beg you, bear with one another in love The World Day of Prayer is a world-wide movement led by Christian women of many traditions, who call the faithful together to observe a common day of prayer each year. World Day of Prayer has its
Harvest is a time to thank God for His goodness, to celebrate the wonder of creation, to praise the Lord for His provision and also to remember those in need. In remembering the less fortunate than ourselves we will be inviting our local community to consider making a gift in
St John the Baptist Church, Burscough celebrated the Coronation in style by live screening the ceremony in church, complete with fizz and jam and cream scones. The celebrations continued on Sunday after the 11 o'clock service with a picnic and a vast amount of cake. Children were encouraged to decorate
One of the best-known reggae songs in the world is ‘I can see clearly now the rain has gone’ by Johnny Nash. I can see clearly now, the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It's gonna be
The senior group headed off to the Lakes back in November, for their High Impact weekend, exploring the impact we can have in and around the world and that others have on us. Go Karting, Hiking, Running over hills, archery and Quad Biking made for an action packed weekend. Both
Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen St John the Baptist Church will joins with the nation to record our thanks for her amazing contribution to public life. Her duty, service and faithfulness are an inspiration to many people in the community of Burscough
Blimey! It has been an extraordinary privilege to be given the opportunity to take study leave. I am very grateful to Liverpool Diocese and the folk at St John’s and Crabtree for giving me the opportunity to have a sabbatical. During the three months I have pursued a course of
