On 3rd June 2024 Allison Worrell was licensed to JohnPaul Parish as LLM (Church Army Evangelist). The service was led by Bishop Philip and followed by tea and cakes.Thank you to everyone who came along to support Allison, including her Church Army Colleagues.
As you may be aware the church in Baxenden is facing a large bill (£300,000) for repairs to the tower/steeple.Contrary to rumour the church is still very much open. The entrance has been certified safe by a structural engineer. All activities are carrying on as normal.
Update: Amanda was fully licensed as Vicar of Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul on 1st May 2022On Monday 29th November 2021 Rev Amanda Marshall was licensed as Priest in Charge of Baxenden St John and Curate in Charge of Accrington St Paul, by the Bishop of Blackburn This is for legal reasons.<span style="font-size: 1rem;">For all practical purposes Amanda is the Vicar of the joint Parish. and will be formally appointed as such once the legal processes have been completed; hopefully in March.</span>
After discussion by the PCC, following guidance from the Diocese, the updated policy is as follows:The Common Cup will be offered at Communion services. It is a personal choice to either take the wine or to continue to receive the bread only.
