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Welcome! 😃
Welcome! 😃
St Mary the Virgin Mellor is a friendly Parish Church committed to serving God and the community of Mellor in the heart of Lancashire. This website and our Facebook page tell you something about who we are, what we do, when we do it etc.. We update it regularly and contributions are welcomed. We hope you find it helpful and interesting. We would be delighted to talk to you about our church life and to welcome you into the congregation.
If you'd like to know more about us, please come along to worship with us on a Sunday or Tuesday, or join in any of our events - we'd love to see you. Take a look at "News & announcements" to see what's coming up.
We are currently without a vicar.
Barbara Pack is our United Benefice Assistant Priest 07826273751
The Churchwardens can be contacted during the inter-regnum period:
Churchwarden - Sarah Lees 07450 295417
Churchwarden - Lloyd Brown 07714 791256
UnitedBeneficeBMS@outlook.com
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AND INSTITUTION
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AND INSTITUTION
The Rev’d Nathaniel Gilmour
The Rev’d Nathaniel Gilmour
It was announced on Sunday 10th March 2025 that The Rev’d Nathaniel Gilmour has been appointed as the next Vicar of Balderstone, Mellor and Samlesbury, subject to the usual safer recruitment checks. Nathaniel is currently Assistant Curate at Broughton St John the Baptist in Preston Deanery.
It was announced on Sunday 10th March 2025 that The Rev’d Nathaniel Gilmour has been appointed as the next Vicar of Balderstone, Mellor and Samlesbury, subject to the usual safer recruitment checks. Nathaniel is currently Assistant Curate at Broughton St John the Baptist in Preston Deanery.
The Bishop of Blackburn will institute, and the Archdeacon of Lancaster will induct Nathaniel as Vicar Balderstone, Mellor and Samlesbury on Sunday 25th May 2025 at 4.00pm at St Leonard Balderstone.
The Bishop of Blackburn will institute, and the Archdeacon of Lancaster will induct Nathaniel as Vicar Balderstone, Mellor and Samlesbury on Sunday 25th May 2025 at 4.00pm at St Leonard Balderstone.
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Parish Safeguarding Arrangements
Parish Safeguarding Arrangements
Our parish of Mellor: St Mary is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Marilyn Watson on 01254 812853 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Cath Smith on 07711485170 or email catherine.smith@blackburn.anglican.org .
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
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