On the weekend of 9th/10th/11th September, 2016, we will be holding a free Community Weekend, with events open to all members of our community, their friends and family, completely free of charge. All we desire, is that you enjoy a family day out together with other members of your community, without the worry of what it might cost On Saturday, 10th September, we are holding a Free Community Fete, on St. John's School field, beginning at 12pm. Again, everything will be free of charge, and again, we just want everybody to have a good day out. Refreshments will be available...
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This coming Sunday it is Palm Sunday, a special Sunday that marks the beginning of the Week of Passion; in which Christ lived out his final few days in this world before being sentenced to death on the cross. Joining us, and it is great to have him back with us, is the Archdeacon of Blackburn the Ven Mark Ireland, who will be sharing with us his thoughts and reflections on the Bible reading this Sunday. So please come and join us as we worship our Lord in the heart of our fellowship

The beginning of Holy week

Evening reflection of the Last Supper

Quiet reflection of the suffering of Christ

Celebration Service

On Saturday 6th May at 8am Dan Theobalds from Rishton Methodist Church will be coming to speak to us. Dan, until recently was assistant Manager (and player) for Saint Johns Baxenden church football team and is the headteacher at Saint James C of E primary school, Lower Darwen. Dan will be speaking to us about his faith and sharing his testimony, along with insights into how he is aware that God interacts in his life and with others. This will be an interactive talk with video clips/discussion points. Please either sign up on the poster at the back of church...
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Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement which the Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting people around the world to join. During a focused time between Ascension and Pentecost (25th May – 4th June 2017), he is calling on Christians to pray that people might come to know Jesus Christ During that time, communities and churches around the world are gathering together to pray that their friends, families and neighbours might come to know Jesus Christ and prayer events of all shapes and sizes will be taking place An event is planned at Blackburn Cathedral on Wednesday 24th May at...
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As part of the 'MY KINGDOM COME' event, and Vision 2026, we will be holding a Labyrinth in the church building. If you are unfamiliar with a Labyrinth event, it will consist of several unique stations, joined together by a Labyrinth type path, which people can find their way around via a pathway. Although each station will be unique in it's content and message, each will be joined by the theme, 'The I Am sayings of Jesus'. The event will run from Thursday, 25th May, 2017 to Sunday, 4th June, 2017 Each station will be housed in a separate Gazebo,...
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Saturday 1st July at 7.30pm at Baxenden St John Church. Jonathan Veira is an international singer and raconteur makes a welcome return to Baxenden in his One Man Show 'Songs and Tales He sings everything from hymns to Opera taking in Billy Joel and others along the way. He is also very funny and entertaining. This is an ideal evening for people who may not normally come to church. Please invite your friends, family, and neighbours Tickets £10, including light refreshments, from Patricia Wilkinson 07940 281 149 or [email protected] Jonathan's website