St Nicholas

Hello and welcome to the website for Saint Nicholas Church.

Rev Philip is the parish priest who is married to Janice and they have two grown up daughters. Rev Philip came to Wrea Green in November 2019 after 10 years' service as the Area Dean of the Vale of Clwyd in North Wales. Prior to that he was priest in charge of several parishes in Lancashire. St Nicholas church is a broad church encompassing various styles of worship and outreach programs. On this website, you will find information about various groups and contact details. Rev Philip can be contacted on 01772 687644 [email protected]

In a recent survey the community was asked if the church was offering worship for all, meeting people's needs and serving as it should by being a true reflection of the love of God which is for everyone. Here are a few of the comments received.

"Saint Nicholas is a very positive church with a very welcoming atmosphere."

"Excellent church for children with a great Sunday school - JAM"

"Saint Nicholas has a 'user friendly' service."

"I've only been attending regularly since February 2018. I was made to feel most welcome by everyone to such an extent that I now feel at ease attending the services."

"The congregation feel like a family, and the support from them is wonderful in times of trouble."

"I've been attending for a couple of years now and have been impressed and grateful for the kindness and inclusiveness of the people at the church, to me that really speaks the message of God's love."


The Blackburn Diocese 2026 Vision's message is 'Healthy Churches Transforming Communities'. St Nicholas Church is endeavouring to do this.

Please pop in and discover for yourself.

With every blessing and good wishes

Reverend Phillip

Get in touch

Revd Philip Chew

What's on

Services at St Nicholas, Wrea Green, St Matthew, Ballam, and St Michael's, Weeton - April 2025

Occurring
Sunday 06 April 2025, Sunday 13 April 2025, Sunday 20 April 2025, Sunday 27 April 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Nicholas
Address
Ribby Road Wrea Green Kirkham, PR4 2PH, United Kingdom

April's Services
Thursday 3rd St Nicholas -10:30aam - Holy Communion

Sunday 6th St Nicholas - 9:30am - Holy Communion - AGM after this Service
5th Sunday
of Lent

Thursday 10th St Nicholas - 10:30am - Holy Communion

Sunday 13th St Nicholas - 9:30am - Holy Communion - Starting on the Green at 9:30
Palm
Sunday

Holy Week
Monday 14th - 10:30am - St Nicholas - Morning Prayer

Tuesday 15th - 10:30am - St Nicholas - Morning Prayer

Wednesday 16th - 10:30am - St Nicholas - Morning Prayer

Thursday 17th - 10:30am - St Nicholas - Holy Communion

+ 7:30pm - St Nicholas - Holy Communion - with Stripping of the Altar

GOOD FRIDAY 18th - Benefice's THREE HOURS OF DEVOTION -

12:00 Noon - St Matthew, Ballam

1:00 pm - St Michael Weeton

2:00 pm - St Nicholas, 'Hour by the Cross' on the Small Green by the Church

Holy SATURDAY - 19th - 7:30pm EASTER VIGIL at St Michael, Weeton

Sunday 20th St Nicholas - 9:30am - Holy Communion

EASTER St Matthew - 11:00am - Holy Communion

SUNDAY St Michael - 11:00am - Holy Communion

Thursday 24th St Nicholas - 10:30am - Holy Communion

Sunday 30th St Nicholas - 9:30am - Holy Communion

Thursday 1st May St Nicholas - 10:30am - Holy Communion

Safeguarding

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Tommy Taylor, and can be contacted on [email protected] - 07787 515182 - 01772 386188

Promoting a Safer Church

Saint Nicholas Church have adopted the House of Bishops 'Promoting a Safer Church' policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop's Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance

A copy of this, and all the information below can be found here: cofe-policy-statement.pdf (churchofengland.org)

We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church. This is in the entrance hall to Church along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.

All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.

Reporting a concern

If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999

Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local Parish Safeguarding Officer(s) (PSO) in the first instance.

Benefice Lead: Tommy Taylor; [email protected] - 07787 515182 - 01772 386188

St Matthew Safeguarding officer: Mrs Elisabeth Agnew; 01253 794 737

St Michael Weeton Safeguarding officer; Mrs Glenys Crossley; 01253 836 303 - [email protected]

The PSO can seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as necessary.

Concerns can also be raised directly with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team



Safeguarding Team Contact Details

[email protected]

Tel: 01254 503088



Assistant DSA, Sophie Booth

[email protected] 07468971759



DSA, Catherine Smith,

[email protected] 07711485170



Safeguarding Trainer, Andrea Richards

[email protected] 07484073146



Safeguarding Administrator, Claudia Aspey

[email protected] 01254 503088



Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE



Safeguarding concerns in a school/university/prison/healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisation's Safeguarding team.

Finding support

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the church directly. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:

Thirty One: Eight: 0303 003 1111 (out of hours and weekend safeguarding advice)



NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.



Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.



National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.



Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.



Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).

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