Fairhaven United Reformed Church - The White Church

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The White Church building is open for public worship on Sunday mornings. More details here 
There is also a weekly written service for home use which can be accessed here​

Wednesday 9.15am Quiet time in Church​

Thursday 10.30–12 noon Coffee Morning in the Dawson Hall​

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Bible Study for Troubled Times

6th August 2022 / Anne McGuire / 0

Rev Jim will be leading Bible study of Isaiah in four locations beginning at the end of September. Attendance can be every week or drop in and out as convenient

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Church Open Sundays

6th August 2022 / Anne McGuire / 0

Our lovely Church is open to the public every Sunday during August and on the 4th of September from 2pm to 4pm

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Easter partnership Activities

26th March 2022 / Anne McGuire / 0

You are warmly invited to these events. Pilgrimage Walking each day, Monday – Thursday 10am start time, no more than 2 hours walking – no matter what the weather! Monday […]

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Lent Bible Study

25th February 2022 / Anne McGuire / 0

Rev Janet is leading a 6 week series of Lent Bible studies, entitled Life on the Breadline, at St. Anne’s URC on Monday evenings at 7.30 pm from March 7th to April […]

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March Newsletter from Rev Janet

25th February 2022 / Anne McGuire / 0

March is usually a very busy time of year as it is almost always totally within the period of Lent with its study groups and all the associated activities which […]

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Lent Bible Study

29th January 2022 / Anne McGuire / 0

  Rev Jim is running a Lent Bible study course in 3 locations: ​ Kirkham 1pm​ Marton 3pm​ Bispham 7pm​ each Thursday from 17/2/22 to 24/3/22 . This will reflecting on […]

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January Newsletter from Rev Janet

26th January 2022 / Anne McGuire / 0

How far into the year can you go before you have to stop wishing people Happy New Year? By now I will have met most of you at least once […]

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Christmas Toy Appeal

18th December 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Thank you to everyone for their generous donations of toys and money to our Christmas Appeal. These will be       used by the Salvation Army in Blackpool who are […]

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December Newsletter from the Rev Janet

24th November 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

I once remarked to somebody that I am not a natural writer and that I often find it difficult to think of something new to write for church newsletters and […]

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Table Top Sale 6th November 2021

31st October 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Everyone welcome at the table top sale on the 6th November at the White Church. In aid of church funds.

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November Newsletter from Rev Janet

29th October 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

As November approaches we enter a quiet time, a season of reflection and remembrance. At this time of year, as the nights grow longer and the temperatures drop, we gather […]

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October Newsletter from Rev Janet

30th September 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Once again we have come to that time of the year when everything is changing. Summer has given way to autumn, the trees are shedding their leaves and birds are […]

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September Newsletter from Rev Janet

4th September 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

It’s that time of year again when I wish everybody a Happy New Year. Before you think I’m going crazy or that I have accidentally sent the wrong month’s newsletter […]

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Bible Study October November 2021

29th July 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Rev Jim is planning a Bible Study over 8 sessions in 4 locations in October and November : Fleetwood URC, Fairhaven URC, Hambleton URC and Poulton URC. He would encourage […]

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August Newsletter from Rev Janet

29th July 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

I am writing this August newsletter a little bit earlier than usual at the beginning of July because I am going on holiday and it will be too late for […]

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Sunday Morning Worship at the White Church

24th July 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Sunday 9.30am to 10.15am Choir practice​10.45am Morning Public Worship, Director of Music- David Windle​ Communion is held at the end of Worship on the 1st Sunday of the month ​ The Elders […]

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Praise in the Park Service and Walk Sunday 22nd August 2021

22nd July 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Ansdell Lytham and St Annes Churches Together are delighted to announce their next event. This will be a walk from Lytham or St Annes to Fairhaven Lake, followed by an […]

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Fairtrade Lancashire at the Royal Lancashire Show

16th July 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Royal Lancashire Show 30th July 31st July & 1st AugustSalesbury Hall, Salesbury Hall Road, Ribchester PR3 3XRFairtrade Lancashire will be at the Royal Lancashire Show celebrating, encouraging, and promoting Fairtrade […]

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July Newsletter from Rev Janet

10th July 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

As I write this it is a bright sunny day in mid-June but by the time you read it it will probably be the beginning of July. By then I will have […]

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Summer Newsletter from Rev Janet Calderley

26th May 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

According to the mediaeval English poem, ‘Sumer is icumen in, Lhude sing cuccu! Groweth sed, and bloweth med, And springth the wude nu.’ But is summer really coming in? As […]

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Genesis Bible Study

23rd May 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Reverend Jim is hosting a seven week Bible study over Zoom looking at the book of Genesis. The series starts on Wednesday 26th May with a session at 3pm repeated […]

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Christian Aid Week 10-16 May 2021

10th May 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

This is Christian Aid week. The focus this year is on the climate crisis, with people living in poverty fighting the worst of it every day, You can read more […]

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May Newsletter from Rev Janet Calderley

28th April 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

I’ve just looked back to what I wrote for May last year and of course found the common theme that ‘infected’ everything that has happened over the last 15 months […]

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Church Reopening for Public Worship

10th April 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

We are delighted that the Church will reopen for weekly public worship on Sunday 18th April 2021. These services will be held in a Covid secure way and numbers will […]

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Easter Sunday Service

27th March 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

We are delighted to be able to celebrate Easter Sunday in the Church with Rev Jim leading a communion service at 2pm . Please read the Covid guidance carefully. SAFETY […]

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Giving thanks for the Coronavirus Vaccine

25th February 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Here at the United Reformed Church, as more of our family, friends, and neighbours receive their vaccine, we are both joyful and relieved. But we are aware that many communities […]

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Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 22nd February to 7 March 2021

20th February 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. For two weeks each year at the […]

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Lent

14th February 2021 / Anne McGuire / 0

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the season of Lent. This is season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. Rev Janet has prepared […]

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Temporary Closure

1st January 2021 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Secretary of Fairhaven United Reformed Church made the following announcement today. “I am sorry to have to inform you that,  although the government has said  communal worship may continue, […]

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Christmas Trail

17th December 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

In Search of Christmas is a trail for all the family in Ansdell and Fairhaven exploring what Christmas is all about. Look for the first poster to the right of […]

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December Services

13th December 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Sunday 20th December  at 10.45amWorship led by Rev Terry Hudson.Places are limited so please book by 6pm on Saturday 19th December.  Bookings to whitechurchsec@btinternet.com Friday 25th December at 10.30amChristmas Day […]

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Fylde Foodbank News

26th September 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Excerpts from Fylde Foodbank Volunteers Coronavirus Newsletter September 2020 A message from the Chair of Trustees – Kim Cook “Firstly a really big thank you to all those volunteers who […]

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Harvest Sunday at The White Church

25th September 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Sunday service at The White Church on 27th September 2020 is our Harvest Service. For details click here

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Sunday Worship Recommences

16th September 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

We are pleased to announce a return to Sunday worship at The White Church. Services will begin at 10.45am and last for about 20 minutes. Whilst we should like to […]

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In the meantime……..

26th July 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0
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Looking Forward to a Re-opening

26th July 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Elders of Fairhaven URC are now aiming to re-open the church for public worship on Sunday 20th September when the Reverend Janet Calderley is due to lead the service.

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Art Theology No. 12

9th July 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Holy Trinity: Fr. A. J. Thamburaj, SJ (India 1939–) The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be […]

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Art Theology No. 11

1st July 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

The tomb with the hands (Roermond, Netherlands, 1888) I came across this photograph recently whilst delving into my family ancestry. To me it speaks volumes about the world of today. […]

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Fylde Foodbank June Newsletter

25th June 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fylde Foodbank Volunteers Coronavirus Newsletter May 2020 Latest instalment of our Newsletter for volunteers. As the pandemic continues, a few volunteers in the over 70’s age group have asked when […]

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A Virtual Prayer Tour of our church

24th June 2020 / Mike Fenton / 2

It’s been nearly 3 months now since we had to close our church doors. It’s not been an easy decision to live with and it has often been questioned if […]

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Art Theology No. 10

24th June 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Another Place: Anthony Gormley (2005) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I […]

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Art Theology No. 9

17th June 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Doves by Yves Cass (2013) When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water […]

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Art Theology No. 8

10th June 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

“Game Changer” (Banksy 2020) No art series would be complete without an appearance from Banksy the subversive and secretive street artist renowned for his novel, comic and often ironic artwork […]

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Art Theology No. 7

4th June 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Ball and Chain (The Bear 2020) The picture shows one of three pieces of street art by the graffiti artist The Bear which have appeared in Glasgow during the lockdown. […]

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Art Theology No. 6

28th May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

“The Fever Van” by Laurence Stephen Lowry, (1887-1976) The fever van was the colloquial term in the north of England for the ambulance that transported patients with infectious diseases, usually […]

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Foodbank News and Appeal

25th May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

As a member church of the Ansdell and Fairhaven Churches Together group we are sharing this message from the Vicar of St Pauls, Paul Bye, about the Fylde Foodbank, where […]

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Art Theology No. 5

22nd May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

 This time we have reflections from two members of the West Lancashire URC Partnership. The first is from Karen Abrams of Fleetwood URC and the second is from Ian Mottram […]

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Ascension Day

22nd May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Some Ascension Day thoughts from the Rev. Janet Calderley: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Acts 1:1-11 New Revised Standard Version The Promise of the Holy Spirit 1 In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about […]

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Mentors Meanders

16th May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Dear Friends Over the last few weeks I attended the “ Church on the Margins” zoom meetings. In one of these sessions we were invited to reflect alongside Deirdre Brower […]

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Art Theology No. 4

13th May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Number 4 in Rev. Jim Williams ‘Art Theology’ series: An old woman with a rosary: Paul Cezanne 1895-96 Daniel 9:18 “O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open […]

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Update from the URC

13th May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Update from the United Reformed Church following the statement by the Prime Minister In light of recent statements from the Prime Minister, and from the devolved governments in Wales and […]

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Fylde Foodbank May Newsletter

10th May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fylde Foodbank Volunteers Coronavirus Newsletter May 2020 It seems many volunteers have appreciated keeping up to date with news from the foodbank so here is the next instalment. Today the […]

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Art Theology No. 3

6th May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Next in Rev. Jim Williams series of ‘Art Theology’ reflections:  Shaida Walking: Julian Opie 2015 Palm 119: 1 You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road […]

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Reflection for the Week

4th May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

St Annes United Reformed Church   REFLECTIONS for 3 May 2020 Greetings to the eleven churches in the Partnership in the Western Area of the NW Synod of the United […]

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Christian Aid Week

2nd May 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Christian Aid Week runs from 10th May to 16th May. Under the current circumstances, sadly, donation envelopes will not be collected, and it will not be possible to make a […]

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Art Theology No. 2

30th April 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Here is the second in Rev. Jim Williams series of ‘Art Theology’ reflections: The Hotel Room: Edward Hopper (1931) Proverbs 19:15 Lethargy brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go […]

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Rev Jim Williams’ Home Service

26th April 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Hi everybody Another peculiar week! The hospital seems a little less busy, but I’ve heard that the foodbank (especially the one at Kirkham) was really, really busy. I’ve been able […]

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“Don’t Cling to Me” – reflection by Rev. Jim Williams

21st April 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Noli me tangere (Don’t cling to me) altarpiece: Jacopo Di Cione ca. 1368–70   John 20: 15b She thought he was the gardener. “Sir,” she said, “if you have taken […]

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Window Witness this Easter

4th April 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Christians in Lancashire are being encouraged to make a cross on Palm Sunday and place it in the window of their home. This will be a sign to those who […]

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Sharing Worship Online

22nd March 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

We miss going to Church for our Sunday services and it is especially hard this Easter time. However there are other ways to share worship. As you won’t be able […]

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Church Activities Suspended

17th March 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Following advice from the Ministries Office of the United Reformed Church, which in turn is a response to Government guidance, the elders and members of Fairhaven URC regret that services […]

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World Leprosy Sunday

13th March 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Margaret Russell will lead our service on Sunday (15th March), beginning at 10.45am. All are welcome. This is our World Leprosy Sunday and Paul Moores, Regional Manager for The Leprosy […]

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Fairtrade Fortnight

6th March 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fairtrade Fortnight 2020 runs from Monday 24th February to Sunday 8th March. The Fairtrade organisation continues its mission to ensure that all farmers are paid fairly for their work and […]

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Fylde Arts Association Afternoon Recital

4th March 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Friday (6th March) we have another Fylde Arts Afternoon Recital at The White Church, starting at 2pm. It features Jonathan Guy on clarinet and Philip Kubilius on Piano. Admission […]

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World Day of Prayer

21st February 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER , 6th MARCH 2020 (A WOMEN LED, GLOBAL, ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT) Women, men and children of all ages are called to ‘Rise, take your mat and walk’ […]

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Music Recital by The Stonebridge Quartet

14th February 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fylde Arts Association Afternoon Recital at The White Church Friday 7 February 2020 Starts at 2.00pm The Stonebridge Quartet Programme Mozart Quartet No 22 in Bb K589 Shostakovich Quartet No […]

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Music Recital

3rd February 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fylde Arts Association Afternoon Recital Friday 7 February 2020 Starts at 2.00pm Charlotte Dowding (violin) and William Dowding (piano)  Programme Chausson        Poème Op 25 Wieniawski    Violin […]

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Churches Together Table Top Sale

24th January 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Table Top Sale with bottle and cake stalls. Saturday 1st February, 10am to 12pm, at the Dawson Hall of The White Church Admission 25p or donation. Buy something interesting, have […]

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Scottish Evening

10th January 2020 / Mike Fenton / 2

Our Scottish Evening was a great success, thanks to the hard work of the ladies of the White Church Social and Fundraising Group. A good meal and lots of fun, […]

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The Real Advent Calendar

9th January 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Each year, White Church member Janet Sherwood coordinates the purchase and distribution of the Meaningful Chocolate Company Real Advent Calendar. It is the only Fairtrade chocolate Advent calendar which includes […]

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Music Recital

1st January 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fylde Arts Society Afternoon Recital Friday 24 January 2020 at 2.00pm, Fairhaven URC (The White Church) Eberle String Trio Pamela Redman (violin) Allison Calderbank (viola) Robert Buller (cello) Admission is […]

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Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

1st January 2020 / Mike Fenton / 0

To mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Churches Together in Ansdell and Fairhaven are holding a service in Fairhaven Methodist Church at 7.30pm on Thursday 23rd January. The […]

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Epiphany Service

29th December 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Our regular Sunday service at 10.45am on 5th January marks Epiphany, which falls on 6th January, and will be led by Reverend David Phillips. Director of Music is Arthur Lingings. […]

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Christmas Day Family Service

23rd December 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

A short service, beginning at 10.30am, at which we give thanks and celebrate the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Christmas Eve Service

23rd December 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Our Christmas Eve Service (including Holy Communion) begins at 11pm on 24th December and ends just turned Midnight as we greet Christmas Day and celebrate the birth of our Saviour, […]

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Gifts for Refugees

18th December 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Gifts for Syrian refugees were collected at The White Church on Sunday 15th December. These were donated and wrapped by Church members for refugees who have been welcomed to the […]

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Blackpool Male Voice Choir – Christmas Concert

6th December 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Blackpool Male Voice Choir gave a wonderful concert of Christmas music on Friday evening, 13th December. Ruth, our Church Secretary said, “Special thanks to the Outreach group for organising […]

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Christingle Service

6th December 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Our service on 8th December, the second Sunday of Advent, is our Christingle Service. for a full list of our December services, see below.

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Advent Tea

24th November 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Our Advent Tea was held on Saturday 30th November, 2pm to 4pm. Here is how our Church Secretary described the event, “This was a very happy and successful afternoon. The […]

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Churches Together Advent Service

23rd November 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Churches Together in Ansdell and Fairhaven hold their Advent Service at The White Church on Wednesday 27th November at 7.30pm. Please join us for worship and enjoy the fellowship  of […]

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Churches Together to Support Charities in The Gambia

20th November 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Churches Together in Ansdell and Fairhaven – Supporting Charitable Projects Joan Baldwin, representative from The White Church and Chair of Churches Together in Ansdell and Fairhaven reports on the projects to […]

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Concert at the White Church

11th November 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Soprano Jane Wilkinson will be performing at the White Church on Friday 22nd November at 7.30pm Jane Wilkinson grew up on the Fylde Coast and attended Rossall School. She studied […]

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Remembrance at the Peace Pole

10th November 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Sunday 10th November, after our Service of Remembrance inside the church, prayers were said at our Peace Pole in the grounds of the White Church, and members of the […]

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An Evening of Great Opera

9th November 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

An action packed evening of opera with Musica Lirica Opera singers and orchestra plus special Italian guests: Sonia Sciamanna, soprano and Stefano Grassi, tenore. Sunday 17 November at 7.30pm at […]

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Marie Curie Christmas Gift and Craft Fair

28th October 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Christmas Gift and Craft Fair in aid of Marie Curie took place on Saturday 9th November at The White Church and was very well supported. Those attending enjoyed tea, […]

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Music Recital – Eberle String Trio with pianist David Battersby

28th October 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Friday 1 November 2019 at 2.00pm at the White Church Fylde Arts Society Afternoon Recital Admission is £10 (Fylde Arts Members £8) Eberle String Trio with David Battersby (piano) Mozart […]

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Visit to the Fleetwood Hub Project by Churches Together

25th October 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Representatives from Churches Together in Ansdell and Fairhaven, including Jan Hirst and Linda Lunn from the White Church, recently handed over a cheque for £1,617.49 to the Fleetwood Trust for […]

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Walk for Africa

24th October 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

The annual ‘Walk for Africa’, organised by the White Church Outreach group, took place on Saturday 19th October. This is a fundraiser to support the Stuart Gay Memorial School in […]

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Primary School Visit Church

18th October 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Recently, The White Church was visited by a class from Ansdell Primary School. 33 children completed the Children’s Church Trail, devised by The Arts Society Fylde specially for The White […]

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Fylde Arts Society Music Recital

16th October 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fylde Arts Society present: Laurie Ashworth (soprano) John Gough (piano) Rachel Filhart (clarinet) Friday 25th October 2019 at 2.00pm in the White Church Admission is £10 (Fylde Arts Members £8)   […]

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Brian Jolly appointed Moderator

15th October 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Congratulations to Brian Jolly who has been nominated as the next Moderator of the North Western Synod of the United Reformed Church. Read more about Brian and his appointment here […]

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Autumn Concert by Lytham Community Choir

30th September 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Lytham Community Choir’s Autumn Concert at the White Church on Saturday 12th October featured an entertaining mix of songs and included three beautifully performed songs sung by the Lytham Youth […]

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Concert by The Pennine Piano Trio

30th September 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fylde Arts Association present: The Pennine Piano Trio Julian Cann (violin) Robert Buller (cello) Philip Kubilius (piano) Friday 4th October 2019 at 2.00pm Admission is £10 (Fylde Arts Members £8) Programme: […]

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Giving and Harvest Thanksgiving

22nd September 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Richard Golding led us today […]

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Harvest Thanksgiving Service

17th September 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Richard Golding is leading us in worship on Sunday, 22nd September. This will be our Harvest Thanksgiving Service. All are welcome. Our service starts at 10.45am. Traditionally, at this time, […]

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Children’s Church Trail

9th September 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Arts Society Fylde have produced a Children’s Church Trail for the White Church. This is to be launched at our Heritage Open Days on 19th, 20th and 22nd September […]

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Heritage Open Days

30th August 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

The White Church is a Grade 2 * Listed building and we show our building to the public every year as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. This […]

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Recital of Lieder and Art Song

30th August 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0
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Piano Recital by Philip Kubilius

30th August 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fylde Arts Association present: Philip Kubilius on Piano Friday 6 September 2019 at 2.00pm Admission is £10 (Fylde Arts Members £8) Programme: Mozart              Sonata No […]

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Strawberry Tea

22nd July 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Strawberry Tea held in the Dawson Hall of the White Church on Saturday 20th July was a great success. It was a really good social occasion and raised £300 […]

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Church Open Days

18th July 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

We are in our 16th year of  opening the Church every Thursday and Sunday afternoon for prayer and meditation. People who have lost someone or are troubled can come in, […]

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Churches Together in Ansdell and Fairhaven

18th July 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Churches Together in Ansdell and Fairhaven are under the umbrella of Churches Together in Lancashire. Five churches are in the group and the aim is ‘to work together, for the […]

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Concert at The White Church

9th June 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

The concert performance of Carmen, with full orchestra, on Sunday 30th June, by Musica Lirica Opera Company was a huge success with an exceptionally large audience. White Church volunteers worked […]

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Marie Curie Afternoon Tea

9th June 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Another success for the Marie Curie Lytham St Annes Fundraising Group at the White Church. They put on a great afternoon tea event on 7th June, enjoyed by all who […]

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Lytham URC Banner

3rd May 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Towards the end of 2014, Lytham United Reformed Church closed, and 10 members of that Church became members at the White Church. Some artefacts and furnishings also came to the […]

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World Leprosy Sunday

21st April 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Linda Lunn took over the role of collecting for the Leprosy Mission at the White Church, from Hilary McGregor who died last year. Donations of cash in collection boxes and […]

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Service for Peace

9th April 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Sunday 7th April 2019, the White Church hosted an Ecumenical Service for Peace led by Reverend Daleen ten Cate which included the  dedication of the Peace Pole, recently installed […]

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Cream Tea with Magic!

8th April 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

The latest in a series of successful social and fund-raising events took place at the White Church on Saturday afternoon, 6th April 2019. Those attending were entertained by magician Philip […]

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Irish Evening

10th March 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Saturday 16th March, an Irish Evening was held in the Dawson Hall of the White Church. Like the Scottish Evening, the event was a great success, and a good […]

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Fairtrade Coffee ‘Morning’

7th March 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

To mark the end of Fairtrade Fortnight, a Fairtrade Coffee Morning will be held after morning worship this Sunday, 10th March. Please join us and support a very good cause. […]

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World Day of Prayer

28th February 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical initiative led by Christian women, who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. It is celebrated annually […]

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Men’s Forum Coffee Morning

28th February 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

Mike Fenton, President of Lytham St Annes Men’s Forum presents a cheque for £471-50 to Margaret Gregory of the Marie Curie, Lytham St Annes Fundraising Group   Lytham St Annes […]

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Scottish Evening

27th January 2019 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Saturday 26th January, a Scottish Evening was held in the Dawson Hall of the White Church. Attended by nearly 60 people, the evening was a great success, and everyone […]

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Walk for Africa 2018 – Update

21st December 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

Walk for Africa 13th October 2018 – the walkers gather at the White Church   When preaching recently at the White Church, Stuart Gay updated the Congregation on the Nemu […]

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Blackpool Male Voice Choir Concert, 14th December

21st December 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

Blackpool Male Voice Choir Concert on 14th December Photo credit: Becky Ryan   The Church resounded to the wonderful sound of the 30+ members of the Male Voice Choir who […]

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The Peace Pole, Day and Night

25th November 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The new Peace Pole at the White Church  is now bedded in. It received some coverage in the Lytham St Annes Express, in the 15th November edition, thanks to our […]

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Advent Afternoon

25th November 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Saturday afternoon, 24th November the White Church held its Advent Afternoon. Volunteers from the Church set-up and decorated the Dawson Hall on Friday evening and opened this social and […]

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Installation of our Peace Pole

1st November 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Monday 29th October 2018, a chilly but wonderfully bright day, a Peace Pole was installed in the grounds of the White Church. Peace Poles are monuments recognised throughout the […]

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Missional Partnership Area Get-together

27th October 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Saturday 27th October members of URC Churches from across the Fylde area gathered together at the White Church to meet each other and share aspects of their Church mission […]

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Walk for Africa

17th October 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0
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Harvest Lunch

1st October 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

Happy eaters enjoyed a two-course lunch and good fellowship after the Harvest Thanksgiving Service at the White Church on Sunday 30th September. The magnificent efforts of members of our Church […]

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Harvest Service

1st October 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Church looked splendid for our Harvest Thanksgiving Service led by Andrew Barratt. Many thanks to those who created the lovely displays and to those who made donations that will […]

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Blackpool Male Voice Choir Concert

5th September 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

From the Blackpool Male Voice Choir Facebook page: “For our friends in Lytham! It is a couple of years since we sang in Lytham and we are really looking forward […]

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Refugee Visit

26th July 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The White Church hosted a visit by refugees and asylum-seekers on Monday 23rd July, when a group journeyed from Darwen, in very distinctive transport, for a day out at the […]

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White Church is ‘Church of the Week’

21st July 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The National Churches Trust, who gave a grant of £12,000 towards repairs to the White Church, have recently featured the White Church as their ‘Church of the Week’. Here is […]

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Marie Curie Afternoon Tea Fundraiser

9th July 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Marie Curie Afternoon Tea took place on Friday 6th July and it was great to see the Dawson Hall full of life again. The Marie Curie volunteers were well […]

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Christian Aid Week Report

9th July 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

Janet Sherwood, treasurer for Christian Aid at the White Church, has reported on the results for Christian Aid Week and described them as “an amazing effort by everyone at the […]

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Lytham Club Day Songs of Praise

26th June 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

Lytham Club Day Songs of Praise at Lytham Hall with Lytham Community Choir, Sunday 24th June 2018. Brilliant weather for a lovely service to mark the end of the Club […]

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Concert by 2nd Rossendale Scout Band

26th June 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The concert by 2nd Rossendale Scout Band at the White Church on Saturday evening, 23rd June was a great success. The magnificent sound of the band filled the Church, enhanced […]

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Dawson Hall Reopened

12th June 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fairhaven United Reformed Church are pleased to announce that, with the current phase of restoration work coming to an end, the Dawson Hall at the White Church has been reopened. The […]

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Pentecost Walk of Witness

21st May 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Churches Together, Pentecost Walk of Witness took place on Sunday afternoon, 20th May, with some members of Fairhaven URC attending. On this warm afternoon, walkers from Lytham churches set […]

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Charity Walk

14th May 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

White Church members Judith and Mike Fenton completed the Coniston to Barrow Challenge on 12th May. They walked 21 miles in 7 hours,(including stops). They were part of a team […]

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Arts Society Presentation

14th May 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Church Recording volunteers of The Arts Society Fylde spent nearly six years studying the White Church and its history. The result of their painstaking work is a beautifully bound […]

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St George’s Day Celebration

22nd April 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

Our afternoon of celebration on Saturday 21st April raised over £350 for Church funds Church members and visitors (some just passers by) enjoyed home made scones with cream and jam, […]

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Big Brew

6th March 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

As our contribution to Fairtrade Fortnight, a Traidcraft Big Brew was held in the Dawson Hall after the Service on Sunday 4th March. Traidcraft tea, coffee and biscuits were served, […]

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Men’s Forum Charity Coffee Morning

23rd February 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The winning raffle tickets are drawn.   The Lytham St Annes Men’s Forum held their annual charity fund-raising coffee morning in the Dawson Hall of the White Church on Friday […]

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Lent Lunch

21st February 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

The first of this year’s Lent lunches organised by Churches Together in Ansdell and Fairhaven was held at the White Church on 21st February. Over fifty people enjoyed a variety […]

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Outreach Handover

30th January 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

Val Muir, Outreach Group Leader Jan Hirst and Janet Sherwood hand over a donation from the White Church to Digby Moulden at the Lifeboat Station in St Annes.   On […]

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Celebrating Christmas

2nd January 2018 / Mike Fenton / 0

A couple of pictures and a note of thanks from Elder and Church Secretary, Valerie Aitkin. “Many thanks to everyone who made our services over the festive period so welcoming. […]

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Advent at the White Church

18th December 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

A selection of pictures to show our celebration of Advent:   Christmas decorations and our Advent candles.           Nativity service, Sunday 17th December.     Enjoying […]

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Walking Nativity

17th December 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

A number of White Church members took part in the Walking Nativity in Lytham on Saturday 16th December. John Addey took these pictures.

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Fair and Fun and for Advent ♡

8th December 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

The sale of ‘The Real Advent Calendars’ at the White Curch by Janet Sherwood, our Traidcraft and Fairtrade representative, enabled the White Church, along with Fairhaven Methodist, Church Road Methodist, […]

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Christmas Concert

2nd December 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

On the evening of Friday 15th December we welcome the Salvation Army Fellowship Band who will be performing a Christmas Concert.. Tickets for this popular seasonal event are £6.50. Seasonal […]

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A Gift for Africa

20th November 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Sun 12 November our Remembrance Service was led by Stuart Gay, Salvation Army Envoy. During the Service, Stuart was presented with a cheque for £1,000 by Outreach Elder, Jan […]

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The White Church Pre-Advent Fair

5th November 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

The Pre-Advent Fair on Saturday 4th November was well supported. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant social occasion with tea and mince pies, and various stalls. A good sum of money was […]

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Walk for Africa

25th October 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

On 21st October twenty members and friends from Fairhaven, St Annes and Elswick URC’s took part in a sponsored walk around Fairhaven and Ansdell to raise money for the Stuart […]

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Celebrating 100 years

16th October 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

On Sunday 12th November the White Church celebrated the recent 100th birthday of our oldest Church Member and Choir member – Jim Crossan. At morning worship Jim was presented with […]

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Coffee Morning for the Lifeboat Appeal

12th October 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

Lytham St Annes RNLI is the White Church’s chosen local charity for this year and to raise funds towards the costs of the new Shannon lifeboat the Church held a […]

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Harvest Service and Lunch

9th October 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

At our Harvest Service on 1st October cash donations of £228.58 were received in the ‘Wishing Well’ for Fylde Food Bank and 132.11kg of food stuffs was donated. The Harvest […]

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National Churches Trust – Exploring Churches

4th October 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

Fairhaven United Reformed Church is now featured in an excellent new website. ExploreChurches has been created by the National Churches Trust working with partners including all the main denominations and […]

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Mike & Judith Ran for a Lifeboat

20th September 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

White Church members Mike and Judith Fenton took part in the Great North Run to raise money for a new lifeboat at Lytham St Annes. They ran in this famous […]

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2nd August 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be collecting free donations for the White Church? There […]

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Matero Sunday School

26th July 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

Stuart Gay has provided an update on the Matero Salvation Army project in Zambia: Some time ago, The White Church selected the building of a Sunday school at Matero Salvation […]

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The Stuart Gay Memorial School

6th July 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

Over the last five years the White Church has supported a school in West Africa which was founded by Stuart Gay of Blackpool Salvation Army. Stuart is a good friend […]

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Strawberry Tea

5th July 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

Our annual Strawberry Tea on 8th July raised a grand total of £495.51. This has since been boosted by further donations to provide a total of £517.51 for Church funds. […]

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Choir Concert for the RNLI

5th July 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

Lytham Community Choir’s concert at St Annes Lifeboat House on Saturday 1st July was a great success, raising more tha £900 for the new Shannon lifeboat. Members of the White […]

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Traidcraft

23rd June 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

Janet Sherwood continues to run a Traidcraft stall in the White Church almost every Sunday with others from the White Church Outreach Group helping on an “ad hoc” basis. Janet […]

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Food Bank

22nd June 2017 / Mike Fenton / 0

Members of the White Church regularly volunteer at our local Foodbank (Fylde Foodbank). They assist by meeting clients, sorting the food in the warehouse, collecting donated food from supermarkets or […]

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