Lancashire Sings Christmas in Morecambe

This community carol service, broadcast by BBC Radio Lancashire and shared by people at over 100 locations will be taking place in the following locations in the Morecambe and Heysham area. Come along and join in on Thursday 20 December.

The radio show starts at 7pm, so be there early, get a drink and sing up! Carol sheets provided.

• Cumberland View Hotel, Heysham Road, Morecambe. LA3 1DE (followed by a free Christmas quiz and buffet)
• The Royal Hotel, Main Street, Heysham. LA3 2RN.
• St Helen’s C of E Primary school, Lancaster Road, Overton. LA3 3EZ.
• International Aid Shop, Albert Road, Morecambe. LA4 4HD (mulled wine & mince pies will be served during the evening)
• The William Mitchell pub, Glentworth Road, Morecambe. LA4 4SZ (free hot pot supper and festive quiz afterwards)
• The New Inn, Poulton Square, Morecambe. LA4 5PZ (mulled wine, nibbles & Christmas Quiz)
• The Dog & Partridge, Bare Lane, Morecambe. LA4 6DE

Christmas Tree Festival

Morecambe Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival is back. Open Thu 6 - Sat 8 Dec. Lots of local businesses, organisations represented. Full opening times and more information are available here.

Events at St John's, Sandylands

Coffee morning at St John's, Sandylands in support of Morecambe Homeless Action. Monday 26th November 10am - 12 Noon. Entrance £1

On the same day at 7.30pm, St John's have a "New Orleans Kitchen" night. Chef Malcolm will demonstrate a New Orleans menu, including tamarind chicken, spicy salds and rice, to get people thinking ahead for Mardi Gras on 12 Feb. £5 adults, £3 children.

Living for Now: Preparing for the Future

Churches Together in Lancashire in partnership with Churches Together in Cumbria and the Lancaster Diocese Faith and Justice Commission invites you to:

Living for Now: Preparing for the Future

An introduction to the Mental Capacity Act,

& ideas to care for others & ourselves

Saturday 10th November 2012: 10.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

St Thomas’ Church, Penny Street

Lancaster LA1 1XX

 

Speakers:

 

Martin Keeves, Office of the Public Guardian

Sally Fisher - Alzheimer's Society.

Barbara Crompton, CT in Windermere

Chair: Gary Rycroft of Joseph A Jones & Co Solicitors

We don’t like to think about it - but we should – so that we can plan properly for thefuture while living fully for today. Otherwise our loved ones can find themselves in the distressing and expensive situation of having to apply to a court for the right to manage our affairs if we can’t do so ourselves any more.

By planning ahead we can set up a Lasting Power of Attorney so that those we trustcan look after our best interests if we lose our decision-making abilities. There’s lots we can do now to support carers and frailer members of our community, improve understanding, and stay as healthy as possible.

The session offers:

 

Chance to hear carers’ experiences, share your own & ask questions

Free entry and tea/coffee – donations towards costs welcome

Registration and refreshments from 10:00am

 

To reserve a place contact Margaret McSherry

email:lfjc@talktalk.net

Tel:01524 383081 Mobile:07864012385

St Bernadette’s Parish House, Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 4HT

To download a poster, click here
 

Morecambe Churches Forum - Thursday 4th October

Morecambe Churches Forum meets again this coming Thursday (4^th October)

7pm drinks, 7;30pm Forum as usual.

Morecambe Parish Church is hosting this time, and we’ll be meeting at our church school, Poulton-le-Sands C of E Primary, on Church Street (right next door to the church).

Park as you would for the church, and then come through the playground to the main school entrance.

Remember, this is an open meeting so feel free to invite along  anyone and everyone who’s interested in local churches networking and working together!

Splash! Messy Church Friday Oct 5th

Don't forget it's Splash! Messy Church this Friday, 5th October at the Memorial Hall, Church Street. Doors open from 2:45 for preschoolers and their carers (Little Fishes) and from 3:15 for everyone else. Main action from about 3:45, rounded off with a delicious meal together at 5pm! Everyone of all ages welcome - children must be accompanied by an adult. This month, we'll be getting Messy with seeds, soil and weeds as we tell Jesus' story of a sower who went out to sow... :o)

Stations of Creation. 30 Sep 2012 at 6.30pm

All are invited to "Stations of Creation" at Morecambe Parish Church - an act of worship incorporating images, prayers, readings, reflections and music to celebrate the natural world, based on the Canticle of the Creatures by St Francis of Assissi.

The service will be led by Franciscan tertiaries who are members of local Anglican churches, including MPC. [read more about tertiaries here]

It will take place on Sunday 30 September at 6.30pm at Morecambe Parish Church and will conclude with refreshments.

All are welcome from churches across the town and beyond!