Almost 50 parishioners enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch in the church narthex today. Table decorations and Christmas crackers added to the festive spirit as people ate their meal and chatted to their friends. There was an added surprise when the Children’s Choir from Christ Church School came into church and sang Christmas Carols. The younger children from the school presented each parishioner with a Christmas Decoration which they had made and hand-made cards were distributed that had been made by the Brownies. As always, the catering staff pulled out all the stops to make this a very special occasion. Thank …

Sisters India and Violetta were christened on Sunday 17th November 2024 during our All Age Worship Service. We welcome them into the church family and wish them every happiness as they travel through life. Here they are with their mum and dad and their big brother Oliver.

The christening of baby Autumn took place within our September ‘All Age Worship’ Service.  We welcome her into the family of the church and wish her every happiness as she journeys through life.

It was a delight to have Millie baptised during our communion service on Sunday 18th August. We wish her God’s richest blessings on her journey through life.

Andrew, Clodia and their two children Hallie and Eden were baptised at Christ Church on Sunday 21st July during the service of Holy Communion. We welcome them into the family of the church and wish them every happiness for the future.

It was delightful to have Lyra baptised at Christ Church today during our All Age Worship Service.  She was welcomed into the family of the church by a packed congregation.  We  wish her every happiness on her journey through life.

  Seventeen members of the Benefice descended on Parcevall Hall last Thursday for 48 hours of rest, recuperation, spiritual enrichment and fun!  The Hall is situated in the most beautiful grounds in the upper reaches of Wharfedale, not far from Burnsall.  Whilst it’s only about 45 minutes’ drive away from Foulridge, it felt more like being in a completely different world, so relaxing is the atmosphere there. During our stay we participated in a full range of worship, from Morning and Evening Prayer to Compline, which is celebrated just before going to bed.  We also took part in two Eucharistic …

A very special Luncheon Club was held at Christ Church this month as we celebrated Enid’s 100th birthday. We enjoyed a lovely meal and then sang a rousing rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ as a magnificent cake was wheeled into the narthex. Enid was presented with a bouquet of flowers by the revd. Andy along with a birthday card signed by the many diners.  

We welcomed Emily Rose into the family of the church on Sunday, 23rd April, when she was baptised. Here she is with her parents Katy and Andrew, her two brothers Harry and Oliver and with other family members. We hope that she will grow up knowing the love, protection and guidance of God.

On Sunday evening, 26th March 2023, David Hargreaves was licensed as an associate priest for the benefice, in a special service conducted by Bishop Philip at Christ Church. Representatives from the churches in the three parishes of Foulridge, Laneshawbridge and Trawden were in attendance as well as those from Barrowford and Colne where David had previously been a curate. The service had an atmosphere of joy and celebration as the congregation, clergy and choir enjoyed an animated sermon from Bishop Philip, witnessed David taking his oath and joined in with the uplifting hymns. After the service, a buffet supper was …