The Parish of Hodder Valley

The newly created Parish of Hodder Valley comprises the former parishes of Whitewell and Slaidburn with Tosside making it the largest parish, in area, in England. There are two parish churches - Saint Andrew at Slaidburn and Saint Michael at Whitewell - and two chapels of ease at Saint Bartholomew, Tosside, and Saint James, Dalehead. The parish is in an interregnum with the vacancy being advertised at the moment. 

Please look at the individual church sites for details of their services.   

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The Induction and Institution of Revd Karen Herschell

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Slaidburn: St Andrew
Church Street Slaidburn Clitheroe, BB7 3ER, United Kingdom

The Revd Karen Herschell is inducted by the Bishop of Blackburn and instituted by the Archdeacon of Blackburn as Rector of the parish of Hodder Valley. Revd Karen will also be licensed as the Diocesan Rural Renewal Officer. Everyone is welcome to attend this service. Refreshments will be served in Slaidburn Village Hall after the service.

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Safeguarding

"Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Margaret Brenchley - 01729 840690, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."