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Friday 25th January 2019: Cat Smith MP Brexit Roadshow
5-6pm at Lancaster Priory
Last week in the House of Commons the Government suffered a major defeat on their Brexit policy.
Where we go from here is unclear, and Cat Smith MP wants to hear your views about your preferred outcome, and what we do next as a country.
*Please note that this event is only for those resident in the Lancaster and Fleetwood Parliamentary constituency.*
Free Entry by pre-registered ticket only. To register please CLICK HERE
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Canine Partners North West Carol Service
Lancaster Priory was host to the Canine Partners North West Carol Service in December as part of the group’s North West fundraising activities.We are delighted that Canine Partners North West raised over £23,000 which means that as a result, Canine Partners are now able to create another partnership who will transform someone’s life. And … the puppy will be named ‘Lancaster’; this really is the best Christmas present ever and you have helped make it happen!The dogs in the church all seemed quite happy and unphased and their demonstration showed how amazing they truly are. There were not may many dry eyes in the house after Natalie’s inspirational and moving talk; she is a truly remarkable person and such a wonderful ambassador for Canine Partners.So many heartfelt thanks again on behalf of Canine Partners and have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! -
Installation of The Revd Chris Newlands as a Canon of Blackburn Cathedral
The Vicar of Lancaster was installed as a Canon of Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday 9 December 2018.
Lancaster Priory members attended the service at the Cathedral as the Bishop of Blackburn installed five new Honorary Canons, and five new Lay Canons.
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Advent Sunday at Lancaster Priory
The Vicar of Lancaster was joined on Advent Sunday by our former curate The Revd Joel Love, Vicar of Rochester.
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Remembrance Sunday 2018
Remembrance Sunday 2018 commenced at 6am to the sounds of a piper, followed by services at Lancaster Priory and Lancaster Town Hall.
The evening events began with the sound of The Last Post played by a bugler followed by the beacon lighting and peal of bells.
The evening closed with a concert by Lancaster Singers ‘A Mass for Peace’
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Anna Walker joins Lancaster Priory as Ordinand
Anna Walker is training for ministry at St Mellitus College and as part of her full-time course will be placed at the Priory three days a week. Anna comes originally from Finland and has been living in England now for 10 years. What brought her to England was her Scottish husband’s job. They met while volunteering in the monastic community of Taizé in France. The style of prayer and the values of the community (simplicity, joy, trust, reconciliation) have had a big impact on the couple’s life, and they have set up Lunesdale Community, a Christian residential community where they currently live in Halton. They have two children who are 15 and 12, and two miniature Jack Russell terriers.Before starting a family, Anna trained and worked as a deacon in Helsinki. This is a vocation in itself which doesn’t lead to priesthood in the Finnish Lutheran Church, but looks a lot like social work in the church context. Now, 16 years after ordination as deacon, Anna is following a calling to priesthood in the Church of England. During her placement she is looking forward to learning to communicate the hope and freedom which she finds in Christ in new ways and being able to serve the parish in laetitia pacis.In recent years, Anna has worked in student welfare with international foundation year students at Lancaster University. She has also been involved in facilitating spirituality courses and spiritual director training in Cumbria. She loves nature and tries her best to minimise her carbon footprint for example by not driving. As her hobbies, she lists walking, baking, reading spiritual books and journalling. -
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High Sheriff of Lancashire
The Revd Chris Newlands, Vicar of Lancaster, is the chaplain for the new High Sheriff of Lancashire, Anthony J. W Attard OBE DL.
Chris gave the blessing at The High Sheriff’s installation at Preston County Hall in April and will welcome him to Lancaster Priory in April for the official Shield Hanging Service.
