Under the Church Representation Rules 2022, a new Electoral Roll must be prepared every six years and it is the responsibility of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) to prepare the new roll and maintain it. Everyone on the existing roll, who wishes to be on the new roll, now needs to complete a new application form. Qualification criteria are set down by the Church of England and shown on the application form. If you wish to be on the new roll, and meet the criteria, please complete a form and return it to Carol Barton or leave at the back of church. Copies of the form can be obtained from church or downloaded below. Please complete and return your form by 30th March 2025.Carol BartonElectoral Roll OfficerFebruary 2025
Exciting News about our Wonderful Forest Church!Two stories of church growth from our Diocese have made it into the top 10 of the UK's best Christian good news for 2024!#9: Beacon Church in Blackpool, led by Hannah and Matt Lockwood, is seeing lives transformed through Jesus and their ‘Eden Team’ outreach.#7: Lancashire is experiencing growth across all ages, with more children and young people attending church. This is thanks to a creative and innovative approach in many places across the Diocese. The story highlights one example … the wonderful Forest Church at Balderstone St Leonard’s CofE Primary, which has been a huge success!Incredible things are happening in the Blackburn Diocese!Link to full article:
