Bishop abseils down 90ft. church tower

The Bishop of Burnley took a church fund-raiser to new heights when he abseiled down the tower of St John’s Church in Whittle-le-Woods.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jun 2015, 10:00 BST
Bishop of Bunley the Rt Rev. Philip North prepare to abseil down the 90ft tower of St John's Church, Whittle Le Woods, with Spiderman. Photo Neil CrossBishop of Bunley the Rt Rev. Philip North prepare to abseil down the 90ft tower of St John's Church, Whittle Le Woods, with Spiderman. Photo Neil Cross
Bishop of Bunley the Rt Rev. Philip North prepare to abseil down the 90ft tower of St John's Church, Whittle Le Woods, with Spiderman. Photo Neil Cross

The Rt Rev. Philip North was the guest of honour at the fund-raiser where members of the congregation and the local community followed him down the 90ft tower.

He was helping the Lancashire parish church raise funds for a refurbishment.

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He said that he found the experience terrifying and he now knows why God made us to walk on the ground.

“I like a challenge and this certainly qualified, it was absolutely terrifying,” said Bishop Philip. “The experience was so scary, I couldn’t believe how scary it was.

“But the event was for a very good cause and I was in good hands. I hope people donate to the church to help raise the refurbishment funds they need.”

People wishing to donate can do so by visiting www.stjohnsonline.org.uk.

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