Christ Church, Longridge

The theme for decorating the church this year is ‘Christmas Carols’. We are asking church and community organizations to do pictures, collages or models to illustrate a Christmas Carol of their choice, so if you know anyone who would like to join in please encourage them. The models need to be on bases not bigger [...]

We began our autumn programme with a social Coffee Evening early in September and since then have had some really good Monday evenings. Thanks to Betty for putting together such varied speakers for us.
Our Minister came and spoke about how she was led into becoming a Minister. The ladies enjoyed getting to know Helen better.
The [...]

The walk for this month, led by Janet And Jim, was on home ground and incorporated yet another lovely section of the Ribble Way and consisted of an outward section along the south bank and a return following the north bank.
The weather for the walk, as forecast, was dull, but mostly dry and generally pleasant [...]

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On an overcast day, only five ramblers assembled at Gordale Bridge,north east of Malham. The route initially started uphill in a westerly direction until the Malham Tarn road was crossed, then swung upwards to reach the top of Malham Cove. By now the group were walking in low cloud and it thickened as they climbed [...]

As ever in the Autumn our children and young people face changes. For some it is just new classes, for others it is starting new schools and colleges. We need to support them with prayer throughout their education. We remember the younger children as we see them week by week but the older ones can [...]

Once again John Spencer is entering the Great North Run on Sunday September 30th to raise money for the ongoing Sierra Leone project. If you would like to sponsor him please put your name on the list in the foyer.

“Carols for the King”
30 new Christmas Carols.
Words and music, including harmonies, by Janet I Edwards.
More information

Windmill To Windmill
Parbold Hill dominates the West Lancashire countryside and the top provides spectacular views in all directions. This month’s walk starts at the windmill by the canal in the village of Parbold; and climbs to a second windmill at the top of Harrock Hill.
Our journey started with a walk along a pleasant stretch of [...]

The annual Churches Together in Longridge Fun Run will take place on Sunday September 23rd at 3.00pm over the usual 2.8 mile course.
You can run, walk, crawl or even bring the dog!
Entry fee £2.50 payable on the day at Berry Lane School.
If you can help in any way please see John Spencer as soon as [...]

Churches Together in Longridge have arranged an evening visit to Whalley Abbey on Wednesday 19th September, 2007. This is open to everyone although places are limited to 50.
The evening will commence with a 3 course hot buffet style meal at 6.30pm followed by a time of reflection led by Retreat and Facilities Manager – [...]

A celebration in song of the three-hundredth birthday of probably the world’s greatest hymn writer.
Christ Church, Longridge.
Sunday September 16th at 6.30pm.
Come and celebrate this landmark in the history of the Methodist Church and Christianity as a whole.
Charles Wesley was born on December 18th 1707 and died in London on March 29th 1788.
Celebrations are going on [...]

The walk this month found us in the pleasant rolling countryside on the Lancashire-Cumbria border and we were promised good weather, scenery and a glimpse of our industrial heritage.
Starting from the site of the Westmorland Agricultural Show, near Crooklands, we quickly arrived at the Kendal canal and headed north. At this point, the canal has [...]

I would like to thank all those who have contributed so generously, during the year at Friday coffee mornings, Sunday morning coffee and on NCH Sunday, in order that the church has been able to forward this year, a total of £500 to the National Children’s Home. On behalf of all the vulnerable children and [...]

Only five walkers and two spaniels assembled in the car park at Cartmel Racecourse, which was hosting a large dog show at the time, and set off on the road to Grange over Sands until a stile leading uphill towards Grange Golf course.
Clambering over another stile, the ramblers followed markers up through the course to [...]