WELCOME TO
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH
Welcome
Welcome to St Bartholomew’s church at the heart of the lovely village of Chipping.
Here you will find a place where you can be in God’s presence, whether it is with others at Sunday worship or alone in the peace and stillness. Here we enjoy each other’s company, welcome visitors and have fun.
The building is kept open from 10 – 4 each day so do step inside, explore an ancient church which has stood here for over 500 years, and take a moment to meet with God yourself.
Please don’t be discouraged by the impressive steps at the front of the church! There is level access through the gate at the side.
Opening Hours July 2021 onwards
Sunday Services
Morning 10.45 am
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays Holy Communion
2nd & 4th Sundays Morning Worship.
Evening 6.30 pm
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays Evening Prayer.
2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion
The church is open for private prayer from 10am -4pm each day.
To give money to the Foodbank visit ribblevalley.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
We are delighted to be able to sing again in worship.
We ensure people can maintain safe social distance if they wish
and we ask you to wear a mask when moving around the building.
Summer Events
Our Vicar, Fiona, retires at the end of July. Her final Sunday service at St Bart’s will be on 25 July at 10.45.
We wish Fiona, Stan and Bramble the lurcher a long and happy retirement.
Fiona and Bramble greeting people after the Pet Service last month
Vicarage Garden Party – cakes, raffles, games, refreshments etc.
Subject to Covid regulations applying at the time.
News & Announcements
Chip-in-to Mereside
Zoom into Lent
Christmas Charity Donations
Christingle in Brabin’s School
Safeguarding
As a church family it’s very important to us that children and vulnerable adults are treated with dignity and respect. We have adopted the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance. We have appointed and trained Parish Safeguarding Officers and all those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment, received safeguarding training and support.
Our lead Parish Safeguarding Officer is Dr Pam Tomlin 07802 429101
Visit our Safeguarding page for full details of personnel and policy documents.