Wednesday 2nd November was All Souls’ Day, a day that helps us to remember those who have died.Whether someone you knew has died recently or long ago, lighting a candle can often help us pause, pray and think of them for a few moments. If you can't get to a church just now, you can still light a candle at home, or online on our website at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcofe.io%2FLightACandle%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1DX0viJbU_CwXMSgVAKnfIt5LFtJP7mL1ElZNJcfL_iBgu_q0EStQLl_E&h=AT3sZjRxOoI-n7hupADHSNqYioX-Ogp-PieBY20PTBd1TbDgm6owQqshNPT8vQy_EM_kXZvk0j85yxa_D1oVAOmnWrNVQjVJfu5LU_bc7bt3iTkwilQQ-kaE4KAZy5_XIbIJYAci33uc7M3iYA&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3Y4kgjtYjZK09A5SFBg8HBZLoBNJCjzMSxBCitv2Bibp17g4zsPQPpNn_MY5wBXUAYAEF0SFhrZXAEjMsqJw5tklq6W2tAQjMD81ib6xUrk6n5rGPIrDkq0TRllU10YSUwY9gfiZ9Va1W3SxJx1bOV8OIVgI3teS3DNp_E-mEiQ6ksOEViXwCqWI4OD8XoNffLhuAlekYlU_tPfVG7">cofe.io/LightACandle</a>.
It was a very busy day on Sunday for the Ramsbottom & Edenfield Team Ministry; from the retirement of Rev Sue Wood to the confirmation of Pauline and Harriet at St Mary's Hawkshaw.Both Harriet and Pauline are very much part of the St Paul's family, Harriet having been part of our Sunday school since being very small, and we are extremely proud of them both that they have taken this important decision to become confirmed.Congratulations to them both.
After many years supporting the Ramsbottom & Edenfield Team Ministry, Rev Susan Wood has sadly retired as our OLM. Sue took her last service in the morning, which was extremely well supported by people from all our Team Churches, together with clergy, past and present.We are extremely grateful for her love and support, which was highlighted by the many friends and family that came to wish her well at an afternoon tea party held by the Team, in her honour at St Andrew's <a></a>church. After planting a tree to commemorate her Ministry, the afternoon drew to a close with a heartfelt speech by the Mayor of Rossendale Mrs Anne Cheetham.
Please join us for our annual Introduction to Christmas with the <b>Whitworth Vale & Healey Brass Band, </b>on Sunday 27th November at 2pm<b>.</b>Is there any music more evocative of Christmas than the sound of a brass band? Get into the festive spirit as Whitworth Vale and Healey Brass Band return once more to St Paul's with a seasonal selection in the perfect setting of our traditional Victorian church.Tickets £5 inc refreshments - available from 01706 826432 but book early to avoid disappointment
