Blessing the People of Cleveleys in Jesus' Name
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New Vicar Announcement
We are delighted to announce the new vicar of Cleveleys St Andrew's is the Rev. David Babbington. Rev. David's institution and induction is being held on Sunday 25th October at 19:30 in Church, led by the Bishop of Lancaster, Jill Duff and the Archdeacon of Lancaster, David Picken. All are welcome to join us and refreshments will be served after the service. Please pray for Rev. David and his civil partner Richard at this time.
Congratulations Rev. David
Congratulations to our new vicar, David Babbington. Last Friday, he was at Lambeth Palace for the 2026 Lambeth Awards. At the ceremony, Archbishop Sarah presented him with The Langton Award for Community Service. The award was given for profoundly impacting the lives of Christian LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, refugees and the broader community, whilst embodying the principles of compassion, resilience, and justice, by establishing the support group ‘Emmaus’.The award citation goes on to tell how David has tirelessly advocated for the rights of Christian LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees through Emmaus, collaborating closely with legal teams to provide essential support during their asylum applications. His deep understanding of the legal and humanitarian issues involved has been instrumental in achieving a 100% success rate in court or during substantive interviews.Whether he has been working at The College of the Resurrection, Mirfield, or in parish ministry, David has continued to voluntarily offer personal mentorship and guidance to individuals, providing unwavering emotional and spiritual support during their transition to a new life in the UK. His genuine care and dedication have transformed lives, instilling hope and courage in those he helps. He embodies the core values of love, empathy, inclusivity, and advocacy, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to social justice and compassion. Recognising that the journey for Christian LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees goes beyond legal challenges, other organisations have approached him to advise on complex cases they cannot represent owing to the intricate challenges involved. David takes the lead by providing holistic support and exemplifies the spirit of compassion and advocacy. His work has changed the lives of many refugees and enriched the community, embodying the true essence of humanitarian service. David Babbington is a beacon of hope and an exemplary figure in Christian efforts. His outstanding contribution leaves an indelible mark on individuals across the country and the community.
Last Night At The Proms
Thank you to everyone who supported the Last Night At The Proms event. We raised over £600 for Church. Thank you to all who organised and helped with this event
Donations needed for Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre: Saturday 28th November 9am-2pm
Anything you can donate towards our Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre would be greatly appreciated. We need items for the bottle stall, to make food hampers, for the new gift stall and for the adult and child tombolas and anything else you can think of :) Please bring to Church
Volunteers Needed
Please contact Church if you are able to help in the kitchen at either the Saturday Coffee Break or at Warm Space
Bring in your Cans
Please bring in your aluminium cans to Church for us to recycle through a scrapyard. This helps us raise money for Church and look after our planet by recycling. This week we raised £16.80
Display a Christmas Tree at our Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre
Please see our Christmas Tree Festival page for how to display a tree at our wonderful event!