Comfort and Joy holds together the hope that Christmas will bring joy and celebration to people everywhere after a uniquely difficult year. We have a full range of services planned across the Bowland Benefice. We encourage you to apply for a ticket for the services you would like to attend in case number restrictions apply:Sunday 13th December at 6pm Lessons and Carols at St Mary's, Gisburn Wednesday 16th December at 6pm Village Carol Service at St Ambrose, Grindleton Sunday 20th December 6pm Lessons and Carols at Ss Peter & Paul, Bolton By BowlandChristmas Eve ~ Thursday 24th December 4:30pm Crib service at St Ambrose, Grindleton6pm Carols on the green at Gisburn 11:30pm Midnight Eucharist at Gisburn Christmas Day ~ Friday 25th December9:15am Christmas Eucharist at St Ambrose, Grindleton10:30am Christmas Communion at Ss Peter & Paul, Bolton by Bowland Clearly any plans made are subject to any government restrictions applying at the time but we are hopeful that we will be able to worship to experience this time of Comfort and Joy together. For tickets please contact The Rector, Revd Mark Williams on 01200 441152 or email him: rector.mark.john.williams@gmail.com
There was a full church at St Peter And St Paul, Bolton By Bowland on Wednesday evening, 13th November when Rev Mark John Williams was installed as the Rector of the new Bowland Benefice by the Bishop Of Burnley. The new Bowland Benefice comprises of St Ambrose, Grindleton, Ss Peter And Paul, Bolton By Bowland and St Mary The Virgin, Gisburn.