Gisburn Ecclesiastical Parish Covers the Villages of Gisburn and Rimington and the hamlets of Nappa, Newsholme, Horton, Paythorn, and Middop, in addition to many outlying farms and houses.

The burial records for St Mary the Virgin are now online in a searchable database Click here for more.

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to St Mary the Virgin, Gisburn in the beautiful Ribble Valley. This is an area of the country rich in history and ancient churches. Despite the many changes which have taken place over the centuries the church has continued to show us the changeable but changeless presence of God in his world. Many generations have worshipped in this church filling it with praise and prayer. It has become a place of peace and stillness in a world of bustle and noise. As you get an idea of what the church is like today and learn a little about its history, we hope that you will glimpse something of the holiness of this place. 

We welcome all visitors whether during the week or at a service on Sundays.

Sunday Services
8.30 am Holy Communion

11am Holy Communion or All-age Worship

Wednesday Service
10am Holy Communion

At PAYTHORNE there is a Wesleyan Chapel built in 1830. In HORTON a Congregational Chapel was founded in 1670. In RIMINGTON there is a Congregational Chapel dated 1817.

CHURCH LINKS

Anglican Church http://cofe.anglican.org

Bradford Diocese http://www.bradford.anglican.org Our own Diocese, news, information and list of all Parishes and Churches within the Diocese and links to those with web sites including.

Blackburn Diocese http://www.blackburn.anglican.org/ Our nextdoor neighbours contains a comprehensive set of links to all types of sites and organisations.

Mothers Union (National) http://www.themothersunion.org

ChurchNet UK http://www.churchnet.org.uk/churchnet/ A commercial venture by the University College of St. Martin in Lancaster. This site has links to many Church sites and resources.