Events
Join in creating a prayer labyrinth
We are creating a prayer labyrinth at Clowne church again this year and you can join in the fun of creating it. Last year we created this labyrinth in Clowne churchyard and, during Lent, many people came into the church grounds to walk the labyrinth. Our labyrinth had one path to the centre (unlike a maze you can’t get lost). People are invited to walk the path to the middle and use the experience as a chance to connect with…
Clowne Christmas Fair Sat 2nd Dec 10am-1pm
See you at our Christmas Fair from 10am this Saturday 2nd December inside Clowne Parish Church (S43 4AZ). Lots of crafts, gifts, traditional stalls and refreshments available for all the family.
Join us for Advent and Christmas this year
There is something for everyone in our churches this Advent and Christmas. Here is a run down of our services: Sunday 3rd December – Advent 1 8.30am Morning Prayer, Barlborough 10.00am Benefice Eucharist, Clowne 5.00pm Light of Life Christmas Memorial Service, Barlborough Sunday 10th December – Advent 2 8.30am Morning Prayer, Clowne 10.00am Benefice Eucharist, Barlborough 6.00pm Dickensian Carol Concert, Barlborough Tuesday 12th December 7.00pm Light of Life Christmas Memorial Service, Clowne Sunday 17th December – Advent 3 8.30am Morning…
Discover hidden treasures and knowledge at St James Barlborough Heritage Open Day Sat 9th Sept 10am-2pm
Working with the experts at Barlborough Heritage Centre, St James church is opening up its doors for people to learn about the history of our church and its surrounding area on Saturday 9th September between 10am and 2pm. This free event will give you the opportunity to uncover the hidden secrets of our parish church, who knows, you may even learn a bit about your family history! Over 200 men from the parish fought in WW1 and 50 were killed. Mining…
Clowne Parish Church Summer Fair Sat 24th June 10am-2pm – All Welcome
Join us for our wonderful summer fair! Doors open at 10am. There will be an exhibition by Clowne History Society with a launch of a new book, Clowne At War, refreshments, stalls and an outdoor bar run by the Old School Taphouse. Come and join us for a day of fun and fellowship. The event is still going ahead despite the road closure on Church Lane, you can access the church by car via either Ramper Lane or Hollin Hill…
Celebrate the King’s Coronation with us, Sunday 7th May, 10am and 5pm
For the King’s Coronation we will be celebrating with a special Eucharist on Sunday 7th May at 10am at Clowne followed by a garden party with cake and fizz. At 5pm we will have a special service of Choral Evensong for the Coronation at Barlborough. Come in your glad rags and enjoy!
Great Outdoors – help create a prayer labyrinth!
Come and help create a prayer labyrinth for Lent This month our Great Outdoors group will be creating a prayer labyrinth in Clowne churchyard. A prayer labyrinth is not a maze – you cannot get lost. There is one route through the labyrinth’s many twists and turns, to the centre. Christians have created labyrinths for centuries as ways of making a slow, meditative walk to help them come close to God. Our Great Outdoors group will be making a prayer…
Barlborough Advent Windows Trail 2022
Our Advent Windows Trail in Barlborough Village is back for the third year running! A new window will be lit each day of December and beyond to Twelfth Night. You can use this Google Map to find the trail: https://bit.ly/barlboroughadventwindows Here is a list of the addresses taking part: 1. The Rectory, Church Street 2. 9 Fairburn Croft Crescent 3. 51 Slayley View Road 4. 11 Winders Corner 5. Royal Oak Pub 6. 8 Church View 7. 36 Manor Road…
View photos of our Flower Festival and a video of our Summer Concert celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Barlborough
We have had a wonderful Flower Festival this year after a two year hiatus. Lots of people came to view the displays and to hear the fantastic concert which closed the festival. We also raised over £1000 for church, thank you for your generosity! View the photos here and below watch the concert videos: Summer Concert – part one – click on ‘watch on Facebook’ to view: Summer Concert – Part Two – click on ‘watch on facebook’ to view:
Barlborough celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with the return of its legendary Flower Festival and a Summer Evening Concert
St James Church Barlborough usually celebrates its Festival of St James every year with a flower festival. After a two year hiatus we are delighted to announce that it is back – dates this year are Saturday 23th July – Tuesday 26th July. This year’s theme is the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and will feature floral displays in our beautiful church of aspects of royal life including Trooping the Colour, the Coronation, Royal Ascot, Tea Parties and more. Rector, Rev Bryony…