St.Christopher's Lea

11/10/2026

It's our Harvest Service this morning 10:30am. Please bring donations for the Food Bank if you can.

Don't forget to bring your entries for the poster or model competition based on the fruits of spirit too. See you soon.

05/10/2026

Coming up this Sunday 10:30am is our harvest festival. We are running a competition to design a poster or make a model about the fruits of the Spirit, all who enter of any age will get a chocolate bar. There will be extra prizes for the best ones. At the service we will thank God for the food He gives and explore what it means to be fruitful person. Service suitable for all ages.

Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Also we'd love you to bring in canned/dry food ands toiletry items to donate to the Salvation Army Food bank. Bring them with you to the service. All welcome.

05/10/2026

Starts at 9:30am. See you there.

01/10/2026

Our Vicar Joe Houghton is among the scores of clergy taking part, in our dog collars, in the muddy assault course challenge on Saturday, in aid of the Jehovah Rapha Healthcare Centre in Liwolo, South Sudan.
It was reported on the BBC today! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqkg0703824wo

If you want to give to the work please do so by the link below or come to Church on Sunday and all the money given through the plate will go to this cause.
https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/bburn-diocesan-harvest-appeal-blackburn?fbclid=IwY2xjawUrQWNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMFhUWU1qanJHdmdnVXluMU9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefsKNh5-p3eBavc-vvYKzLbo53V90HXRtRmrRITIOt3D2MsFCaV8uFtlHfug_aem_ps-1oHKc2f49mCcfuZopkw

The Right Reverend Philip North says the clergy will wade through mud to raise money for South Sudan.

29/09/2026

TONIGHT is session 2 or the 321 course. If you missed last week but still want to come you would be welcome. There will be a recap of last weeks introductory material. Tonight we get into the heart of the course. So come along if your interested in finding our more about God, yourself and the world. 7:45pm at St Christopher's.

22/09/2026

STARTING TONIGHT 7:45pm at St Christopher's is our 321 course. It's a relaxed 4 week course to explore the Christian faith, with videos, discussion and a chance to ask those questions about faith you've always wanted an answer too. The course is open to anyone interested, no faith or Church experience needed. We can't wait to see and explore the big questions of life with you. No need to sign up just turn up.

20/09/2026

We had a great time yesterday at our fun day and James Cary show. This morning is our welcome weekend service. A great chance to come and find out a bit more about Jesus, try Church again if you've been away from it for a while or give it a go for the first time. You would be so welcome to join us.

10:30AM at St Christopher's.

See you there.

19/09/2026

SHOW ON TONIGHT. STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE EITHER ONLINE OR ON THE DOOR.

This will be great. James is writer for BBC sitcom Miranda and much more. His show is will make you laugh and make you think. Great for ages 7+.

Tickets £5 Adults, £2 for children.
You can purchase tickets through the link below or on the door.
https://jamescary.samcart.com/products/god-the-bible-and-everything-st-christophers?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0e506wwu&fbclid=IwY2xjawUKe_9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMFhUWU1qanJHdmdnVXluMU9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEect5zDKvZORLg_LkdM8FDtJSrqGJ4yQzKdmBlTd39Lkw1Zdk20ibjjHj6-eY_aem_5bLusNcWYTx_3nabqFynyQ

Doors open at 6pm show starts at 6:30pm.

19/09/2026

19/09/2026

YES IT"S TODAY!!!! YES IT"S FREE!!!

(There will be no parking in the Church car park as this is where our crazy golf will be set up - please park on the streets nearby respecting our neighbours)

Timetable for the All Age Fun 10am-1pm
10AM DOORS OPEN
Face painting, crazy golf, crafts, cafe (one cake per person please), games, bouncy castle all ready to use. This will be in use throughout.

10:30am COLIN THE COIN SHOW

11am BBQ STARTS SERVING
Either a burger or hotdog per person.

MIDDAY COLIN THE COIN SHOW (Repeat of the first one in case you missed it)

1PM DOORS CLOSE