Good Friday began with children’s breakfast at the church hall. We then had craft activities and making decorations before finishing with a snack at midday. Shortly afterwards there was the solemn Liturgy for Good Friday at church, which was stripped of all its ornament in recognition of the dark hours of Christ’s suffering. The service of…
We held another fantastic holiday club this week – activities included drumming, football and a visit from two beautiful police horses and a police car (plus their riders/drivers). Besides this up to 30 kids were given breakfast, lunch and a snack every day. Well done to our amazing helpers and our fantastic holiday club kids!…
Pam’s funeral will be on Thursday 26th January at 1.30 p.m. at St Oswald’s. This will be followed by a short servicwe at Accrington Crematorium at 2.20 and then refreshments at The Whitakers Arms (oppostite cemetry gates) – all invited. Ged has requested a retiring collection for St Oswald’s Church and donations to Hyndburn Funeral Service…
This morning, the ‘8 o’clockers’ were the first to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, that is when the wise men visited the Christ Child. It was a special moment of prayer and reflection. The crib beneath the altar was rearranged to introduce the three Kings, or wise men, into the Bethlehem scene. We were…
This morning’s service was about how God calls people by their names and that our names are important. The craft activity was relaxed and not too involved, ideal for New Year’s Day! Wishing you a Happy New Year…
There was a warm and happy atmosphere at the Christmas service this morning which was led by Rev’d Chris Colton. The Vicar gave the sermon, which involved looking at the Christmas presents people had brought. We had fun trying to keep up with the carols, which were played at quite a lick on the CD!…
Children and adults dressed as angels, a shepherds and animals while we blessed the St. Oswald’s crib and sang some well known carols. Thank you Rohan for the photos! …
Wednesday’s Community Christingle was great fun, and included festive refreshments, activities and, of course, the St. Oswald’s puppets! For the service, the children’s craft group had created this superb giant Christingle! …
The 2016 Christmas Services are listed below and on the DIARY. Download an A5 pdf copy HERE …