To celebrate the Church’s 150th anniversary in 2023 (and effectively the town of St. Anne’s 150th anniversary, as the Church gave the town its name) we are fundraising for a project to restore and augment the Church bells at St Anne’s Parish Church. As part of our fundraising effort, we have commissioned a painting from […]

‘The Crucifixion’ by Sir John Stainer (1840 – 1901) is a beautiful composition for choir, two soloists and organ accompaniment. ‘The Crucifixion’ includes five hymns for congregational or audience participation; these rank amongst the finest of their genre. Our aim is to raise as many funds as possible for the UNICEF Crisis Appeal by involving

During Lent on Fridays at 2.00pm Father Glen is hosting a series of discussions in Church. The topics are: Friday 11th March – God Friday 18th March – Jesus Friday 25th March Friday 1st April – The Bible Friday 8th April – The Eucharist Everyone is welcome.

A quiz is being held in support of the Bell Appeal on Saturday 19th March at St Annes Cricket Club, starting at 7.15 pm. The price is £10 per person and includes supper (Hot Pot or Vegetarian Lasagne). More details can be found here. Unfortunately, due to poor ticket sales, this event has been cancelled.

Throughout the ages it has been the custom of the church to endeavour to provide support for those who live in our parishes and this vital aspect of Christian love wherein we reflect our Saviour’s love for our community is even more important during these difficult times. Economic pressures and changed circumstances mean that some

It was lovely to see the Charity Christmas Tree Festival up and running again this year, a joyful event in difficult times. Thanks are due to everyone who contributed – to all the organisations who participated by decorating a tree, to the many volunteers who helped to serve refreshments & run the fundraising stalls, to

As we did last year we are supporting needy families in our area with Christmas gifts through a scheme managed by the Salvation Army. They deliver presents to over 1500 under-privileged children of all ages up to teenagers on the Fylde Coast. Gifts must be new and unwrapped, and may be left under the special

Last evening (Nov 30th) St Annes Parish Church welcomed its new vicar, Fr Glen Brooks. Fr Glen was presented by the Patron, Lady Katherine Bryan, the Institution was performed by the Rt Rev’d Philip North, Bishop of Burnley, and the Induction by the Ven David Picken, Archdeacon of Lancaster. The celebration took place in front

Our annual Christmas Tree Festival takes place on two weekends in December. For more information go to the Tree Festival page.

Tuesday (2nd November) is the Feast of All Souls and there will be a Solemn Eucharist at 7.30pm to pray for the souls of all the faithful departed. Please join us for this special service. There is a list in church for names to be read out at the service. Please add your departed loved