Lucy attended Blackburn Cathedral last Saturday, to meet with youngsters from all over the Diocese, led by Bishop Phillip. One of Bishop Philip’s declared aims on becoming Diocesan Bishop last summer was mission to and with young people. The new Youth Forum comprises young people from parishes between the ages of 11 and 17 who will meet with a team of senior leaders in the Diocese two or three times a year with the following aims: · To listen to God (through prayer, worship, and the study of Scripture) and to each other. · To be a voice for children and young people in the Diocese of Blackburn · To discuss and advise on areas of the life of the Diocese that have particular interest to the young (for example youth and children’s ministry) · To participate in the consultation processes which will eventually result in the new Diocesan strategy which will replace the current Vision 2026 · To feed their views into governance processes of the Diocese (such as the Diocesan Synod) through presentations or video messages · To attend to their own growth as Christian disciples and leaders and hear to God’s call in their lives
The three churches of Fence and Wheatley Lane have joined together to host a Community Sunflower Growing Competition. There will be prizes for the tallest Sunflower; the widest Sunflower head; the best Sunflower display (you can grow more than one Sunflower!) Entry to the competition is optional. If you wish to enter, please let Clare, our Church Warden have your contact details before Sunday 26th May (Trinity Sunday). W/c 19th August, we will get in touch to verify which category you wish to enter and we will ask for measurements. Judging will take place Monday 2nd September. Presentations to the winners will be at 3.30pm on Thursday 5th September at Wheatley Lane Methodist church. Everyone can take part, regardless of whether they wish to enter the competition. Please collect your pot, compost and seed and grow your own sunshine!
Over £300 was raised for church funds. It was a great night of fun, swapping tables meeting new people, and the pies were excellent!Click on the link to view pictures!
