Here are some photographs of the welcome service for our wonderful friend Christvin at Castletown Methodist Church on the Isle of Man. Christvin has been serving in the neighbouring Burnley and Pendle Circuit for several years as a lay pastor, and for the past two years as a student candidate for the Methodist presbyteral ministry.…
The Trinity Community Eco Garden opened it’s doors to the public for the first time at last Saturday’s Coffee Stop. Although the grand opening won’t be until next year, our produce is in such abundance, and the space is looking so beautiful, we wanted visitors to have the chance to take a look around. A…
Trinity has received a prestigious Eco Church Gold Award, just over 12 months after gaining silver. The A Rocha award has seen the team put through their paces to show how Eco Church is embedded in our worshipping community. It involved providing an insight into how Trinity is committed to creation care across five sections:…
CHRISTIAN AID bunting adorned the hall for this morning’s Coffee Stop to show our commitment to fundraising for this vital charity. In welcoming everyone, Geoff Holmes from Clitheroe United Reformed Church explained about the work of the charity to eradicate extreme poverty while preserving dignity, equality and justice. Trinity Worship Leader, Hylda Emsden, invited everyone…
The latest exhibition at Trinity’s Hub Gallery is a selection of drawings, paintings and screen prints, chosen from Caroline Assheton’s studio, to appeal to children. Throughout her life, beauty, health, light and colour have underpinned Caroline’s creativity. She has been influenced by the drawings, paintings and the exuberant nonsense poems of Edward Lear. Her more…
The A Rocha judges came to assess our Gold submission on Friday, 23rd May and we await their verdict. Wish us luck!
Artist and educator Keith Parkinson’s latest exhibition ‘Environments’ started with an OS map dated 1952 of the Bowland Forest. It simply asked for a painting of the Hen Harrier, symbol of the Bowland Forest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In a departure from his usual work due to personal circumstances, this latest exhibition at Trinity’s…
A week later than usual, to fit in with Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues – Events & Festivals, the hall was packed with people eager to hear Arthur Geldard Music….. and the Rainbow Cafe was packed with guests wanting to view the latest exhibition by Keith Parkinson. A Jazz version of Bon Jovi’s Livin on…
This year’s Easter celebrations provided a wonderful welcome to families. There were Lent Reflections in the weeks up to Easter and a special Taize-style Maundy Thursday service, led by Rev Ian Humphreys and Rev Kathy Flynn. On Good Friday a brief act of worship at the Castle Gates, was followed by service at St Mary’s and…
Marvellous, moving and meaningful – these were just three of the positive reactions from the audience at Trinity Methodist Church and Community Hub’s Easter play. Performed by the church’s drama group, the title of the play was “Have you reached your verdict?” and was a modern reconstruction of the trial of Jesus on the first…
The latest exhibition at Trinity’s Hub Gallery launched this morning at our Coffee Stop. Ribble Valley Photographic Society, formed in September 2022 and very quickly became popular due to its ethos, the mutual passion for photography, and the willingness of members to help each other. You can see their work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays…
The March Coffee Stop was packed as usual with friends old and new. The new exhibition at our Hub Gallery launched today with work from the amazing Ribble Valley Photographic Society. Rev Ian introduced them and founding member Andrew McLaughlin spoke about the ethos of the group and how people can get involved. Trinity Guides…
All Made Up, the latest exhibition at Trinity’s Hub Gallery, is a display of portraits, where the model’s own makeup is used instead of ordinary paint. Running until the 28th of March, the work of Margit van der Zwan explores aspects of identity, posing questions about the “real” self and the “made-up” self. When makeup…
Last Saturday’s Coffee Stop had a definite Spring feel, and for those hoping for a relaxing start to the weekend…. Carol’s bell woke us all up! In a departure from the dreary weather, the son shone on the park runners, many of whom finished off with a brew and a bacon buttie. There were bargains…