Church service information
Services in the Parish of Hodder Valley during December and January
Every Monday
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.00 am – a said service of Morning Prayer
Sunday 7th December – Advent 2
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.45 am
A service of Holy Communion
Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Tosside – 7.00 pm
A service of Holy Communion
Sunday 14th December - Advent 3
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.45 am
A service of Holy Communion
Saint Michael’s Church, Whitewell – 7.30 pm
A service of Lessons and Carols (no morning service at Whitewell)
Monday 15th December
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 7.30 pm
Slaidburn Young Farmers Christmas Service
Tuesday 16th December
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.00 am
Slaidburn School Christmas Service
Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Tosside – 7.00 pm
A service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday 21st December – Advent 4
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.45 am
A service of Holy Communion - said
Saint James’ Church, Dalehead – 2.00 pm
A service of Lessons and Carols
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 7.00 pm
A service of Lessons and Carols
Wednesday 24th December – Christmas Eve
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 7.00 pm
A service of Holy Communion
Thursday 25th December – Christmas Day
Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Tosside – 9.30 am
A service of Holy Communion
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Sunday 28th December – Christmas 1
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.45 am
A service of Morning Prayer
Saint Michael’s Church, Whitewell – 11.15 am
A service of the Eucharist
Sunday 4th January 2026 – The Epiphany
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.45 am
A service of Holy Communion with the launch of the Diocese of Blackburn’s Centenary Celebrations
Sunday 11th January – The Naming of Christ
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.15 am
A service of Morning Prayer
Saint Michael’s, Whitewell – 11.15 am
A service of the Eucharist
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Sunday 18th January – Epiphany 2
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.45 am
A service of Holy Communion
Sunday 25th January – The Conversion of Paul
Saint Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn – 9.45 am
A service of Morning Prayer
Saint Michael’s Church, Whitewell – 11.15 am
A service of the Eucharist
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An Irish Blessing
May God give you....
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
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