A service of Holy Communion with a sermon
Main Sunday service with a sermon, holy communion and hymns
JAFFA Club runs term time each Sunday during the 10.30am service except on the first Sunday of each month. It is aimed at children aged 4 years plus and we have a great group of both adults and young leaders, who plan and deliver meaningful sessions using the Blackburn Diocese educational resources. The leaders have varied skills and attributes, which means that the children are able to experience an array of fun activities including games, Bible stories, crafting, singing, and prayers, and not forgetting, biscuits and chocolates whilst all the time learning about God and Jesus's love for all of us. We always welcome new children of primary school age. Please speak to Rev Kat or one of the leaders for more information and spread the word.
JAFFA Club, featured with games and crafts, will run throughout summer.
Said service of about half an hour in the St Paul Chapel
Are you fed up with cooking and/or eating alone? Do you fancy a homemade hot meal with a brew? Do come and join! Wednesday Lunch is more than a meal but a lovely time of fellowship and joy.
You’re invited to come together to pray for our church and community. This year we’re considering how we can pray with greater urgency and expectancy. A weekly prayer meeting will begin on Wednesday 8th January 1.30-1.50pm and continue every Wednesday afterwards. You don’t need to be an expert in prayer to come along, simply turn up and a member of clergy or an Authorised Lay Minister will lead the prayers. This will take place in the Lady Chapel, access via the door to the right of the noticeboard on the St Matthew’s Street wall of church.
A time for our choir to get together and rehearse
Said Eucharist in modern Language with a slightly more traditional emphasis in the Lady Chapel for about half an hour
Please note that there will be Ante Communion rather than Said Eucharist on 18th April.
A service on the first Sunday of the month with younger people in mind lasting about half an hour
Guests from the Canal Ministries team will be speaking at the Family Service on 3 August.
Sun 3 Aug, 10.30am
Family Service at St Matthew's
Guests from the Canal Ministries team will be speaking at the service at St Matthew's.
Mon 4 Aug,7pm-9pm
Meal & Music at Finsley Gate Wharf
Pie and Pea Supper with live piano music followed by folk music and storytelling
£5 per person
Booking is essential. Book online at https://tinyurl.com/Mealandmusic or call at 07397 775388.
Thurs 7 Aug, 2-4pm
Bishop Aboard at Finsley Gate Wharf
Q&A with Bishop Philip North, the Bishop of Blackburn. Free afternoon, drop in any time.
Thurs 7 Aug, 7pm-8.30pm
Canal & Park Walk
A relaxed walk,departing from and returning to Finsley Gate Wharf, at a steady pace along the canal and through some of Burnley’s parks.
Free to attend, all are welcome.
Sat 9 Aug, 2-4pm
Canal Ministries Open Afternoon at Finsley Gate Wharf
Crafts, games, prayer tent and canal boat
All are welcome, free of charge.
Reflective service of readings and hymns
Pie and Pea Supper with live piano music followed by folk music and storytelling.
£5 per person.
Booking is essential. If you want to join us, please book online at https://tinyurl.com/Mealandmusic or phone 07397 775388.
Q&A with Bishop Philip North, the Bishop of Blackburn. Free afternoon, drop in any time.
Relaxed walk at a steady pace along the canal and through some of Burnley’s parks, departing from and returning to Finsley Gate Wharf.
Free to attend, all are welcome.
Relaxed walk at a steady pace along the canal and through some of Burnley’s parks, departing from and returning to Finsley Gate Wharf.
Free to attend, all are welcome.
Free breakfast - everyone welcome
Meet people from churches around Burnley and enjoy a short, informal service to start your weekend.
The coming prayer breakfasts: 9th August, 11th October & 13th December
Crafts, games, prayer tent and canal boat.
All are welcome, free of charge.
An informal choir run by experienced music teacher Helen Davis for young people in school years 6-11 on Tuesday late afternoon during school term in the Church Hall
The choir sings both religious and contemporary pieces. The sessions are informal and enjoyable. No previous musical experience or knowledge is required.
There are free drinks and snacks.
Free of charge. Do join us!
Please enter from Albion Street.
Summer plans will be updated soon.
Our church toddler group runs every Thursday during school term time. It is free to attend (although donations are gratefully received) and is open to children from birth to school age. All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Please do give our friendly group a try as there are lots of new activities for the sessions this half term, and we would love to welcome new people.
Fun Church runs every Monday in school term time from 3.30 - 5pm and is aimed at families. Every week we have crafts and games, prayer and songs and lots of food. All are welcome!
Our Wednesday morning discussion group usually starts off with a brew and a chat. We then will have a video clip or or icebreaker question, after which we read a story or some verses in the Bible, followed with an informal discussion, a brew (yes another one!), prayer, crafting or reflections.
Join us in the Church Hall 9.15am-10.45am every Wednesday during school term time. ALL are welcome!
