St Ambrose Church, Grindleton

04/06/2026

It's National Volunteer Week this week, and Blackburn Cathedral are hosting a special service this weekend to thank all of our incredible volunteers who serve across the Diocese of Blackburn.

Entry is free and if you'd like to register please use the link below. Booking closes tomorrow!

Blackburn Diocese and the Cathedral join together to celebrate the work of volunteers from all parts of the Diocese

04/06/2026

The roses are beginning to bloom at the Rectory and our parish is hugely looking forward to hosting Open Gardens Weekend on 20th-21st June together with St Mary the Virgin Church, Gisburn and St Peter and Paul's Church, Bolton-by-Bowland.

There will be lots to see and do including:
🌻 20 gardens open to the public
🍰 refreshments available in churches/village halls
🪴 plant stalls

See the comment below for contact details if you're interested in helping out or buying a ticket 👇

27/05/2026

Last week we began 'The Bible Course' and enjoyed starting our exploration of the world's best selling book.

It's not too late to join, if you're interested or would like to find out more, please get in touch with Revd Grace Gaze ([email protected] / 07840236851).

26/05/2026

The benefice choir have begun practicing for some special summer services in our churches 🎶

20/05/2026

Only a month to go until Open Gardens! 🌷🌲🌼

19/05/2026

Don't forget that a week on Sunday we'll gather for our united benefice service at St Mary the Virgin Church, Gisburn. See you there!

On the fifth Sunday of the month, the churches in our benefice gather for a united service of Holy Communion.

This month's service is extra special because we'll be celebrating Trinity Sunday, along with a baptism.

All are very welcome to join us!

16/05/2026

Our Rector and her family had a wonderful day at The Big Day Out in celebration of our Diocese of Blackburn's centenary year! 🎉

Matilda was asked for her opinion on the day but declined to comment 🐶

14/05/2026

Today the church celebrates Ascension Day. But what is it? Find out below, or come along to our service at St Mary the Virgin Church, Gisburn tonight at 7pm. All are welcome.

12/05/2026

Our prayers this week are for the year 6 pupils at Grindleton C E Primary School taking their SATS exams 🙏

A message to our primary schools as you go into SATs week next week.

07/05/2026

Our benefice bible study group will be starting a new course called 'The Bible Course' created by The Bible Project; a course which runs for 8 sessions and aims to explore the Bible's big story - from Genesis to Revelation.

All are welcome, whether you've been reading the bible for years or are new to it! Please get in touch with Rev Grace Gaze if you're interested ([email protected] / 07840236851).