Events
Weekly and One-Off Events
Alongside our regular gatherings, there are loads of events running throughout the year: Alpha, Christmas, Focus and many more. You can see what’s coming up below.
Big Day Out
On Saturday 16 May 2026 we are inviting the whole Diocese to have a ‘Big Day Out’ together in the centre of Blackpool here at Blackpool Church.
Event Outline & Info
11:00–13:00
Family Zone (St John’s Church): Activities, crafts, worship, inflatables, and a pre-school area for young children and families only (no unaccompanied adults).
Youth Zone (St John’s CE Primary School): Games, worship, food, and activities for school years 7–11. Drop-off required; registration essential.
Main Stage (St John’s Square): Live music and comedy (weather permitting).
13:00–14:00
Free hog roast (veg option) for pre-registered attendees; drinks available to buy; nearby cafés also open.
14:00–15:15
Open-air worship celebration with live music, a message from Bishop Philip, and stories of faith.
For full information and to book please click here
Focus 2026
Focus is the summer holiday for the HTB Network. It’s a chance to spend quality time together, share food, pray and worship together, and support each other as we grow.
Easter Sunday PM
Join us for the biggest and best Sunday of the year as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
Easter Sunday AM
Join us for the biggest and best Sunday of the year as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
Good Friday
Join us for an evening of prayer, worship and sharing communion as we take some time out to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice for each one of us.
Freedom Course
The Freedom Course is a seven-week course putting into practise the teaching of the Christian faith to help us live our lives in the freedom Jesus has won for us.
Alpha Week 1
Alpha is a course that creates a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God.
Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, we meet together for a short, fun-filled all-age gathering where we sing Christmas carols, play some games and celebrate Jesus' birth!
Midnight Mass
Join us on Christmas Eve for a reflective service where we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Christmas Banquet
Want some company this Christmas? Blackpool Church is hosting a FREE Christmas Banquet.
Classic Carols
It wouldn’t be Christmas without an ‘all the trimmings’ carol service. There will be choir led carols, mulled wine and minced pies!
Family Carols
Join us for an interactive nativity for all the family, lots of carols to sing along with, games and pigs in blankets barms.
Christmas Fair
Join us for a bouncy castle, photo booth, games, craft, glitter tattoos, hot dogs and festive fun for all the family. Free entry.
The Six
Join us at 6pm for our evening Sunday gathering. Doors open at 5:30pm and join us afterwards for pizza.
The Six
Join us at 6pm for our evening Sunday gathering. Doors open at 5:30pm and join us afterwards for pizza.
The Six
Join us at 6pm for our evening Sunday gathering. Doors open at 5:30pm and join us afterwards for pizza.
The Six
Join us at 6pm for our evening Sunday gathering. Doors open at 5:30pm and join us afterwards for pizza.
The Six - Launch Week
Join us at 6pm for our evening Sunday gathering. Doors open at 5:30pm and join us afterwards for pizza.
Alpha Week 1
Alpha is a course that creates a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God.
Welcome Lunch
If you are new to the church, we would love to invite you to come along to our Newcomer’s Lunch!
The Marriage Course
The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help married couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage.
The Big Focus Catchup
Are you coming to Focus this year? Join us for The Big Focus Catch-Up to find out everything you need to know!
Welcome Lunch
If you are new to the church, we would love to invite you to come along to our Newcomer’s Lunch!
The Prayer Pick
Prayer makes a difference so we’re going out into the streets to ask God to make a difference in Blackpool.
The Prayer Pick
Prayer makes a difference so we’re going out into the streets to ask God to make a difference in Blackpool.
Easter Sunday
We will be celebrating Easter Sunday with baptisms, singing and a talk from the Bible. Doors open at 10:30 for coffee and pastries. We can’t wait to see you there!
Easter Fair
Our Easter Fair is fun for the whole family! There’ll be quizzes, tasty food and Easter activities for all ages. Best of all it’s completely free - can’t wait to see you there!
Good Friday
We will be gathering on Good Friday for an evening of worship and reflection remembering Jesus' death on the cross. Doors open at 7pm.
Family Kingdom Come
Family Kingdom Come is an event for kids and parents to come together to worship.
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Sunday Gathering - The 11
Our Sunday gathering is at 11am with hot drinks & toast at 10:30. There’s worship, prayer, a Bible talk and groups for kids, youth and a creche for under 2s.
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Sunday Gathering - The 6
Our Sunday gathering is at 6pm (doors open 5:30pm). There’s worship, prayer, a Bible talk and join us for pizza afterwards.
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Alpha
We run a 8 week Alpha course each term. Alpha is on Wednesdays at 7pm - 9pm.
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Tuesday Youth
Tuesday Youth is for 11-17 year olds and meets every week during term time from 7pm - 8.30pm.
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Babies and Toddlers
Babies and Toddlers meet every Wednesday during term time from 9.30am - 11am and is for 0-4 year olds with a parent or carer.
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Open House
Open House is every Thursday from 10am - 12pm. The church is open for anyone to come in, enjoy a peaceful space, pray and meet others. We offer hot food, healthy snacks and a variety of hot and cold drinks.
