SERVICES
We are all different and at St Leonard's we reflect this by offering a variety of Services in different worship styles and formats. Vestments are used and the Sacrament is reserved and we are open to explore and expand our faith. We hold meditation and study services - mainly during Advent and Lent and also run Emmaus courses.
The Services and groups are not static; new ideas are being explored and integrated into our joint search to know more about Jesus and what it means to be a Christian in the 21st century. One thing we can guarantee is a stimulating experience.
You are warmly welcome to worship with us at any of our service times.
| Sunday | |
| 8.30am | Said Eucharist |
| 10.00am | Sung Eucharist - every Sunday except 2nd Sunday each month |
| 10.00am | Second Sunday - Family Service |
| Uniformed Organizations are usually present at this service. | |
| 6pm | Choral Evensong on 1st Sunday of month only |
| Wednesdays | |
| 10am | Said Eucharist |
| Followed by Eucharists at various Nursing Homes in Penwortham or home Eucharists to those unable to attend church. | |
| Holy Days | |
| Eucharists are also held on red letter saints days and other special occasions - see Whats's On for details. | |
| Special Services | |
| Our collective worship is an important part of our spiritual life but there are other opportunities for fellowship at St Leonard's. During Lent and Advent special mid week services are provided. They include a variety of types from Eucharistic services to silent or led meditations. There are, inaddition to Emmaus groups, some open Bible studies, discussion and prayer meetings or healing services. | |
| In addition some special services are held on certain Sundays and weekdays - see Whats's On page for details. | |
| Marriage Services | |
| Please contact the Vicar or the Curate to discuss arrangements for these Services or reading of Banns. | |
| Funeral Services | |
| Please contact the Vicar or the Curate to discuss arrangements for these Services. | |
| Baptisms | |
| We recognize the sacrament of Baptism for children or adults. | |
| We believe that Baptism marks the start of a journey of faith, which involves turning away from the darkness of self-centredness, turning towards Christ and becoming a member of the local and worldwide Christian family. | |
| Baptism is a 'sacrament' i.e. a visible sign of God's love. In Baptism, we are thanking God for his gift of life and publicly acknowledging his love. We are declaring that we all need to turn away from the darkness of evil and to make a new start with God. | |
| In child Baptism we expect the parents and Godparents to take on promises for the early Christian life of the child. We therefore expect Godparents to be Baptised and Confirmed members of the Church. | |
| Baptism Services | |
| The first part of the Baptism takes place normally at 11.30am after the morning Services. Normally Baptisms are confined to single family gatherings to make the service more special in that context. When more than one Baptism is requested on the same day, the second will commence at 12.30pm. Other times should be discussed with the Vicar or Curate. | |
| The Church's 'welcome', the gift of the candle and presentation of a certificate which form other parts of the Baptism service take place during the next Family Service following the Baptism itself. See What' On for details. | |
| How to arrange a Baptism | |
| Please come to the Sung Eucharist or Family Service on Sunday mornings and ask for the Pastoral Assistant or contact the Vicar or Curate. | |