Candlemas

for 1 hour
St John the Evangelist
Higham Hall Road Higham, BB12 9EU, United Kingdom

Sunday 2nd February is Candlemas. It is also called ‘Presentation of the Lord’ or ‘Presentation of Christ in the Temple’

On Candlemas it is a tradition for Christians to bring their candles to their local church, where they are blessed and then used for the rest of the year. These blessed candles serve as a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the World.

If you are attending church, you are invited to bring one candle from your home, perhaps the one you use for private prayer, and it will be blessed.

As you leave church next Sunday, you will be given a lighted candle, a symbol, taking the Light and Love of Jesus Christ with you and to others.

St John the Evangelist

Welcome!

We are a village church set in between the village school and the village hall, in the small Pendle village of Higham, Lancashire. We welcome all to join us for our services and the many community events that support our village.

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

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Revd. Lesley Hinchcliffe

Please address all correspondence by email to:
[email protected]

Incumbent
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Candlemas

for 1 hour
St John the Evangelist
Higham Hall Road Higham, BB12 9EU, United Kingdom

Sunday 2nd February is Candlemas. It is also called ‘Presentation of the Lord’ or ‘Presentation of Christ in the Temple’

On Candlemas it is a tradition for Christians to bring their candles to their local church, where they are blessed and then used for the rest of the year. These blessed candles serve as a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the World.

If you are attending church, you are invited to bring one candle from your home, perhaps the one you use for private prayer, and it will be blessed.

As you leave church next Sunday, you will be given a lighted candle, a symbol, taking the Light and Love of Jesus Christ with you and to others.

Safeguarding

''Our parish of Higham: St. John the Evangelist 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 of Blackburn’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 Andrea Johnston Tel: 07817634289 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Cath Smith
Tel: 07711485170 Email: [email protected] 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."

St John the Evangelist Charity No. 95458