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Here for humanity, new food bank services have multiplied
Preston Here For Humanity needs your help
Here for Humanity Preston recently announced that services have been increased.
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Preston charity raises £5,000 through Workoutathon fundraiser
Rainbow Hub Workoutathon
A charity fundraiser saw over 80 people take part and raise almost £5,000 for the charity.
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Preston man writes news while recovering from stroke
Paul Walmsley
A Preston man has written his first book after major surgery to remove a cyst from his brain.
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St. Patrick’s Day parade in Cottleville canceled
Click to enlarge Theo Welling The Shamrock Parade has been cancelled, but the race will continue.
A St. Patrick's Day parade bit the dust after comeback plans for this year fell through. Citing supplier expenses, the…
Preston North End to host Rainbow Hub’s eighth annual Workout-athon
Rainbow Hub Pre 2020 Workoutathon
The eighth annual Rainbow Hub Workout-athon returns to Preston North End FC next month after going virtual last year.
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Kenneth Gregory becomes St. Louis County’s first black police chief | News Blog | St. Louis…
Click to enlarge DOYLE MURPHY Kenneth Gregory, left, will be the new police chief.
St. Louis County has a new police chief: Lt. Col. Kenneth Gregory.
In a press release, the St. Louis County Police Department announced…
Kenneth Gregory becomes St. Louis County’s first black police chief
Click to enlarge DOYLE MURPHY Kenneth Gregory, left, will be the new police chief.
St. Louis County has a new police chief: Lt. Col. Kenneth Gregory.
In a press release, the St. Louis County Police Department…
New restaurant planned for The Horns Inn in Goosnargh
Sean Wrest runs a new restaurant in a historic inn
Former Michelin star chef Sean Wrest is to run an exciting new restaurant in a historic former coaching inn near Preston.
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Ingol Community Center Seeks Volunteers After Covid-19 Staff Shortage
Photo: The Intact Center
A community center in Ingol hit by Omicron-related staffing shortages has called on volunteers to fill the void.
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Intact, located…
Schnucks and Dierbergs will close for the weekend
Thursday 23 December 2021
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Through Jenna…
The Real Christmas Carol (2021)
Most people have seen one or more versions of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol.
By far, this is one of my favorite Christmas tales: the story of Ebenezer Scrooge having his consciousness awakened by the appearance…
Preston residents can create festive Christmas baskets at Larder
A last Christmas pantry basket
The Larder invited residents to make festive baskets filled with local produce, goodies and handmade items.
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Community Gateway urges residents to donate to The Spiers homeless program
Mayor Councilor Javed Iqbal at the Small Spiers Ceremony
A Preston Homelessness Program called on residents to donate to help those less fortunate on Christmas.
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Hula hooping Santas crosses Penwortham to raise £ 1,500 for Galloway’s
Galloway's Santa Dash 2021
This year Galloway's Santa Dash saw hula hoop runners raise over £ 1,500 for the blind and visually impaired.
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Among the line-up…
The Advent Conspiracy (2021) – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
It's the season to knock out all your Christmas shopping as the countdown to Christmas is officially on.
Whether you're more of a crowd-fighting Black Friday Christmas shopper or a Cyber Monday shopper sitting on…
Fishwick Creative creates beautiful seascapes inspired by the Hebrides
Joey enjoys painting abstract pieces in oils, acrylics and gouache. Pic Joey Afrin Noir
For the next two weeks, we're focusing on the creatives at Preston selling their beautiful creations online and at Christmas markets.…
The Intact Center will host the Family Food Festival this weekend
There will be fun for the whole family at the event
The intact center of Ingol is organizing a “Family Cooking Festival” this weekend (Saturday 4 December) and entry will be free.…
A Spirit for God (2021)
Never before have "habits of the mind" been so important. As Winston Churchill foresightedly stated in his address to Harvard University in 1943: “The empires of the future will be empires of the spirit. Oxford…
Thanks for the chips (2021)
Editor's Note: This blog is a favorite of the Church & Culture team and has become a Thanksgiving tradition. Enjoy it and Happy Thanksgiving!
The barracks where Corrie ten Boom and her sister Betsy were held…
No More Knives Tour Visits Fulwood High School
The No More Knives Tour
As part of the No More Knives tour, The Message Trust and the Solbox artists were hosted at Archbishop Temple Church of England High School on Thursday, November 18.
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Review: This dog friendly Penwortham cafe is definitely hitting the bark
Bella distracted Yvonne while I shared the crouton
The next place to get a visit from Preston Blog Hurst Grange Coffee House and Cafe in Penwortham is part of our series of reviews for dog friendly establishments.…
Graffiti artist writes poignant literary quotes in the lanes of Preston
Street art in Preston
An anonymous artist has created a literary quote trail in the alleys of Preston.
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The unauthorized graffiti artwork - installed…
Is God a moral monster?
Richard Dawkins calls the God of the Bible a “moral monster”. For example, Dawkins calls God's command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as "shameful" and amounting to "child abuse and intimidation." He…
‘Brave’ and ‘Inspirational’ Young Abigail Star of Preston’s Switch On
Abigail with mom Helen
Brave young Abigail McKenzie has been chosen as the winner of Preston's Switch On Star contest.
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Working with Christmas Lights Switch…
New history documentaries spotlight Cottam Hall and Lancashire’s Haydock family
Aerial view of the Cottam Hall area
A local history buff has covered Cottam Hall and the Haydock family in two new documentaries.
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Former Preston professor Gary Cunliffe,…
Understanding the second “evangelical” part: fundamentalism
* Editor's note: This is the second in a five-part series. Make sure you read the first installment here.
The term "fundamentalist" or "fundamentalism" was probably first coined by Curtis Lee Laws in the Baptist…
The Church and family values
One of the core values of the church that I have the privilege of leading is that loving relationships should permeate all aspects of church life. As Jesus himself said: "Love one another. Just as I loved you,…
The importance of asserting online presence
In March 2020, almost every church on the planet rushed to not only be online, but also to create as much online presence as possible and to encourage all online engagement.
You would think the vast majority of…
The prayer of Jesus – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
“I don't know what to pray for. I'm not sure how to pray right now. I'm not even sure I want to pray, but I know I need to. I'm just a mess.
Have you ever felt this? We all have. Whether we are faced with the…
I kissed Christianity goodbye – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
In the late 90s, Joshua Harris burst onto the Christian scene with a book titled I kissed the meeting goodbye, a treatise on courtship and courtship. The book sold millions and made him, in one observer's words, an…
It’s time for a SWOT analysis
If you've spent any time in the market, you know what a SWOT analysis is. It's when you look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats a business faces in its efforts to find and experience growth.…
White Evangelical Resistance – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
According to several polls and surveys, there is a group that is preventing current vaccines from winning over COVID-19:
… White evangelical Christians.
Currently, around 41 million people reside in the United…
40: The number of God for the change of life
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the start of the 40 days of Lent. For reasons unknown to us, the span of 40 - whether 40 days or 40 years - has been significant throughout biblical history:
The great flood lasted…