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In July, the diocese was privileged to have a visit from Bishop Leo Rodrick, the Bishop of Multan in central Pakistan. As a diocese, we are strengthening our links with Christians around the world. This year, we are encouraging our parishes and schools to learn about the lives of Christians in Pakistan. One of the priorities of […]

On Friday 25th October a warm welcome awaits everybody who enjoys songs from celebrated films and shows, including Les Miserables, Carousel and The Sound of Music. A concert will be held in church, at 7pm, when The Dream Team Singers join with The Lidun Singers of St. Annes to help celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI. Tickets

Church Christmas cards are now available to purchase. This year’s card features a picture of St Annes Parish Church during the annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival. A pack costs £5 and contains eight cards and envelopes. These are available in church from Susan McMahon or contact her on 01253 723280 to arrange collection or delivery. All profits go

The Church will be open for general viewing, on Saturday 14th September, from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Come and visit this fine Grade II listed building. See the famous St Annes Heritage Mural, which tells the story of St Annes on the Sea from 1873 to the present time, the RNLI ‘Laura Janet’ Memorial,

Chorale Amici are returning to St Anne’s Parish Church for their next concert. “Cantate!” takes place on Sunday 30th June at 3.00 pm. The concert is conducted by Alistair MacKenzie, accompanied by Kevin Morgan, and we are very pleased to welcome the Kirkham Jazz Trio. There will be something for everyone to enjoy in the

On Saturday 22nd June St Annes Parish Church is delighted to hold a Craft Fair in church. There will a varied selection of stalls hosted by local crafters and during the day refreshments will be available. The church will be open from 10 am to 3.30 pm and everyone is most welcome. Admission is free.

St Annes Parish Churchyard holds 60 graves or memorials to local servicemen who gave their lives for our country in both world wars, and this year we commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Please come along and join us on Saturday June 8th, any time between 9:30 am until 3:00 pm, when we will be sprucing

On Sunday 19th May, St Annes Churches Together has organised a Pentecost Walk of Witness in Ashton Gardens. Walkers will meet at the War Memorial at 2.45 pm in readiness for a 3 pm start. The walk is throughout the gardens with stops for short prayers. Appropriate songs will be sung and song sheets will

Calling all artists. Would you like to exhibit your work? St Annes Parish Church is holding an Art Exhibition from Thursday 16th May to Saturday 18th May, from 2.00 pm until 5.00 pm. For more information, or to make arrangements for display, please contact Lisa MacKenzie: 07922 826 571 or Maggie Chowns: 07919 232925. Refreshments

‘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 Save the Children by involving as