The Heart of Lunesdale Parishes

A group of four village churches in the Heart of Lunesdale, North Lancashire, serving the rural Parishes of Whittington, Arkholme, Gressingham and Hornby with Claughton. 

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The Church Mouse Trail

Every day at for 7 hours
Arkholme St John the Baptist
Just off B6254 - signposted Arkholme Carnforth, LA6 1AY, United Kingdom
Hornby St Margaret’s Parish Church
Main Street Hornby Lancaster, LA2 8LD, United Kingdom
Gressingham St John the Evangelist
Gressingham, LA2 8LP, United Kingdom
Whittington St Michael’s Parish Church
Church Street Whittington-in-Lonsdale, LA6 2NT, United Kingdom

Launched in October 2024, the Heart of Lunesdale Parishes are home to the Church Mouse Trail. Twelve mice in twelve locations across this North East corner of Lancashire. Start the trail in any of the locations, (leaflets, maps and activity pages available in all participating churches) and explore our local church heritage. See attachment for further details of locations.

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Most churches are open daily. Trail info is available at all participating locations during daylight hours.

Mid-week Holy Communion

Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Hornby St Margaret’s Parish Church
Main Street Hornby Lancaster, LA2 8LD, United Kingdom

A short spoken service of Holy Communion is held each Wednesday at 10am followed by coffee the Hornby Institute

Prayer Breakfast

Monthly. Every First Friday at for 1 hour
Hornby St Margaret’s Parish Church
Main Street Hornby Lancaster, LA2 8LD, United Kingdom

Half an hour of guided silent prayer followed by breakfast together held on the first Friday of every month

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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 Judith Greenwood t. 015242 73055 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/diocesan-safeguarding-team
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.

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