Join @bpblackburn.bsky.social and @archbishopofyork.org as they explore the Lords Prayer 🙏 🗓️ Thursday 10th October 2025 🕖 7pm – 9pm 📍 Blackburn Cathedral Everyone is welcome, book your place here: https://contentstudio.page.link/MXQT #faithinthenorth #lordsprayer @bdbofe.bsky.social

A brilliant time last night at a Bingo themed mission event hosted by Christ Church, Charnock Richard and St Mary the Virgin Eccleston, Chorley! @bpblackburn.bsky.social called out the bingo numbers and shared a powerful message about Jesus. It was a joyful evening 📷 Kaitlyn Rose #missionevent

Statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury

🚨 New Parish Update! 🚨 Now available in your inbox!📬✨ 📰 What's inside? ✔️Hope4Accrington Launch ✔️ An All Nations Convention ✔️ New Bible Podlets ✔️ And much more... Don't miss out - sign up today! 👉 https://contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

Send us your thoughts in the comments below by video, text, or audio Interested in learning more about the Lord’s Prayer? Why not take a look at @faithinthenorth’s #LordsPrayerTour : https://contentstudio.page.link/gMaQ#LordsPrayerTour #faithtogether #thechurchofengland @BDBofE @BpBlackburn @bbcathedral

On Monday, church, civic & education leaders gathered to launch #Hope4Accrington - a vision for spiritual renewal & community transformation We will be bidding to the national church for funds to support the work in 2026 🎥Highlights: youtu.be/kSsMzbxLqnM 📷 Clive Lawrence #churchofengland

Looking forward to the launch event tonight. #Hope4Accrington This is not just about buildings or strategy. It’s about people meeting Jesus and discovering the difference He makes. @blackburndiocese.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

🌟 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀 🌟 Full video: https://youtu.be/c8pSb20fdco We are all made in God’s image. Jesus welcomed everyone, and so should we. Contact Joy Rushton for any support at [email protected] or on 07483 905399 #DisabilityAwarenessSunday @bdbofe.bsky.social

This Monday, senior church leaders, educators, civic representatives, and local clergy will gather at Accrington Town Hall to launch #Hope4Accrington - a bold new initiative from the @churchofengland.org in Lancashire. @bpblackburn.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @bdbofe.bsky.social

New edition of Safeguarding Matters is now in your inboxes! 📥 📰 What's inside? 👉Safeguarding Sunday: Actions Speak Louder! 👉Updated welcome pack from NST 👉Access to free accessibility training And much more... Not signed up? Sign up here: https://contentstudio.page.link/tNSp

Brilliant to see the good work of St. Francis Church, Feniscliffe and Immanuel Church Feniscowles over the weekend, bringing the community together and inviting them to learn more about Jesus For more info on mission weekends: https://contentstudio.page.link/Rm7D 📷 Kaitlyn Rose

In a powerful @bbcradio4 reflection, @bpblackburn.bsky.social explores how anger shapes society, highlighting the Christian difference between 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 and 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. Listen: https://contentstudio.page.link/r2eD 📷 Kaitlyn Rose for Blackburn Diocese #StAugustine #Moses

📣 Rev Dr Andy Meeson has joined @bpblackburn.bsky.social as Bishop’s Chaplain. Licensed at @whalleyabbey.bsky.social, Andy steps into a key role supporting the Bishop🙏 Please join us in praying for Andy as he begins this new chapter of ministry More info here: https://contentstudio.page.link/qsXw

🚨 New Parish Update! 🚨 Now available in your inbox!📬✨ 📰 What's inside? ✔️All Nations Convention to celebrate diversity ✔️Lord's Prayer Tour: Have you booked yet? ✔️ New Bishop's Chaplain ✔️ And much more... Don't miss out - sign up today! 👉 https://contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

Churches across Lancashire are being encouraged to mark Homelessness Sunday. It's a time to reflect, pray, and act on the issue of homelessness in our communities. Find out more and get involved: https://contentstudio.page.link/s4sX #HomelessnessSunday #helpingthehomeless

This week’s #WeeklySermon is from Rev James Lawrence, Canon Missioner at Blackburn Cathedral, reflecting on the cross and the Nicene Creed, ahead of the conference starting today at @blackburncathedral 📖Read it here: https://contentstudio.page.link/3V9t 🎟️Book: https://contentstudio.page.link/Qiv7

Support @bpblackburn.bsky.social's ride across the diocese and help raise funds! 🚴‍♂️ This Harvest, we’re inviting parishes and schools to learn about Christians in the Free State Funds raised will support vital projects chosen by Bishop Dintoe, Bishop of the Free State #HarvestAppeal2025 #Faith

Last weekend, the congregation of St James' Church, Clitheroe warmly welcomed their new Rector, Rev Sam Cheesman, at a special service led by Bishop Joe. Read more: https://contentstudio.page.link/xR2g Join us in wishing Sam all the best as he begins this exciting new chapter 🙏 #thechurchofengland

Bonus episodes for the “The Otherness of God” - a five part series exploring the divine attributes that set God apart from humanity ✨ Bonus Episode 1: Oneness Revisited ✨ Bonus Episode 2: Changeless and Compassionate? 🎧 Download Fruitful app to listen: www.fruitful.faith/get-the-app

Today at Blackburn Cathedral, new Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs) from across Lancashire were commissioned in a service led by @bpblackburn.bsky.social, with Bishop Jill and Bishop Joe, and Archdeacon David also attending Please pray for them as they begin their ministry in local churches 🙏

📢 Emergency Alert Test 📱 When the alert goes off, your phone or tablet may: ➡️Make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s on silent ➡️Vibrate ➡️Read out the alert If you need to opt out of alerts, turn off 'severe alerts' and 'extreme alerts' Learn more: gov.uk/alerts

Held in God’s Gaze: Stillness before God All are invited to spend a short time in contemplative stillness before God, awaiting the disclosure of the will of God’s Holy Spirit for us. 📆16/09/25 📆14/10/25 📆11/11/25 📍St Saviour’s Church, Ribchester Info: https://contentstudio.page.link/jWAV

🚨 New Parish Update! 🚨 Now available in your inbox!📬✨ 📰 What's inside? ✔️Book for special Lord's Prayer evening ✔️Bishop Philip harvest appeal and bike ride ✔️Sign up for eco-church ✔️ And much more... Don't miss out - sign up today! 👉 https://contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

@blackburncathedral, with Churches Together in Lancashire. Taking place 12 - 14th September 2025 Aims to discuss how faith communities can respond to conflict in the modern world, inviting theologians and ecumenical leaders to speak in a safe space Info: https://contentstudio.page.link/rvST

Did you catch Joe Wilson on his Sunday show on @BBCLancashire? Was great to hear our very own Dave Champness, Creation Care Senior Project Manager, sharing how churches are embracing Creationtide You can listen to it here from 2 hour 50 mins: https://contentstudio.page.link/C6ic

Have you heard “The Otherness of God”? Join Rev Michelle Delves and Rev Damian Platt in a powerful five-part podcast series, exploring the divine attributes that set God apart from humanity. Available on the Fruitful app, download here: https://contentstudio.page.link/vSY6 #TheOthernessOfGod

Join Bishop Joe as we prepare for the Season of Creation, who reminds us of the joy and responsibility we have as stewards of God’s creation 🌱 Video available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ErP8P6vbFFk How is your parish making a positive impact on the environment? 🌍 Comment below! ⬇️

📢 𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦! Remember to send in your applications for our current vacancies Link to more info about each position: www.blackburn.anglican.org/general-vacancies For any queries, email: hrapplications@blackburn.anglican.org.

The second leg of our annual Vicars vs Imams cricket match at Eccleston Cricket Club was featured on BBC Radio 4’s flagship religious affairs programme, ‘Sunday’ 🎙️ 🎧 Listen to the full report from 17m 45s here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002gzq2 Pic from 1st Match #InterFaith #bbcadio4

📣 #LordsPrayerTour at @blackburncathedral Join @BpBlackburn and Archbishop of York, @CottrellStephen, for a free and inspiring event hosted by @faithinthenorth. 🗓️ 10/10/25 🕕 7pm - 9pm All are welcome to join #FaithInTheNorth #LordsPrayerTour #community #thechurchofengland

Rev Jane Atkinson, currently Area Dean of Poulton and Vicar of St John’s Little Thornton, will be our new Archdeacon of Blackburn this November! Keep her in your prayers as she prepares for this new chapter More here: https://contentstudio.page.link/xdvj @TheChurchOfEngland @bpblackburn.bsky.social

@MorecambeFC is facing a financial crisis, and it may lose its place in the National League by 21 Aug. Join the Prayer Walk led by Rev Martin Bateman, @bpblackburn & Bishop Jill 📅 TODAY | 🕐 1pm 📍Mazuma Mobile Stadium (main entrance)

Today marks 80 years since Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945, ending World War 2. As we mark this solemn anniversary, let us pause to remember, give thanks, and pray together Thank you to the @churchofengland.org‬ for sharing this prayer with us #vjday80 #VictoryOverJapan #wewillremember #ww2

Tomorrow marks the 80th anniversary of #VictoryoverJapan which ended WW2 To commemorate: ⛪ Hold a special service 🕛 Take part in the national two minute silence (held tomorrow, 12pm) 🔔 Fly flags and ring bells 🕯️Light a candle in remembrance @bpblackburn.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

@morecambefc.bsky.social faces a financial crisis. Staff haven’t been paid since May, and it may lose its place in the National League by 21 Aug Join the Prayer Walk led by Rev Martin Bateman, @bpblackburn.bsky.social & Bishop Jill 📅 15 Aug | 🕐 1pm 📍Mazuma Mobile Stadium (main entrance)

Pack light. Journey deep. Are you all packed for the summer holidays? ☀️ Your spiritual essentials are all in the Fruitful app 📱 Available for iOS and Android Download here: https://contentstudio.page.link/vSY6

Significant money awarded from the national church in 2024 is already making a difference. Read more in the Special Edition Parish Update out now. Includes more on how we are supporting work by developing culturally diverse churches. Sign up for Parish Update - https://contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

The latest Parish Update looks at ways grant money from the national church is already making a difference. This includes creating a more socio-economically diverse church through funding to appoint 18 Lay Pioneer leaders across Lancashire. Sign up👉 https://contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

Have you read the latest Special Edition Parish Update? Out now! The ebulletin includes updates on parishes already signed up for our fantastic Ignite Project aimed at galvanising a younger church, and ways your parish can get involved. Sign up here 👉 https://contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

Supporting parishes to enhance mission work across Lancashire is a key part of the work being underpinned by money awarded by the national church in 2024. Find out how this is happening in the Special Edition of Parish Update, out now! Sign up here: https://contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

The Cathedral Safeguarding Adviser will support the Church of England’s commitment to creating a safer environment by managing safeguarding concerns, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that appropriate safeguarding measures are in place. More info: www.blackburn.anglican.org/general-vacancies

This job role requires the following: • To ensure the collection and maintenance of a robust, accurate and complete diocesan dataset. • To support the delivery of the Diocese Vision through analysing and reporting on statistics and data. More info: www.blackburn.anglican.org/general-vacancies

Prepare, cook and serve breakfast for guests, clean away and clear refectory and kitchen, assist with the preparation and delivery of lunch. Employer: Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance Location: @whalleyabbey More info: www.blackburn.anglican.org/general-vacancies

Working alongside the existing Stewardship Resourcing Officer, you will be part of a team working to help embed a culture of generosity across the diocese in response to the generosity and grace of God. For more info, and how to apply: https://contentstudio.page.link/y7fy

Special Edition Parish Update! Focus is on a year of growth and investment since 2024 national church grant What's inside? - Message from @BpBlackburn - https://contentstudio.page.link/ygfG - Supporting a parish system revitalised for mission - And much more... https://contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

With the help of BBC’s #DIYSOS, the people of Freckleton came together to transform a house into a home for Daniel — a brave 16-year-old who has been unable to return home due to his complex needs. More here: https://contentstudio.page.link/EXcd#DIYSOS📷 Roger Moore Photography #BBCDIYSOS #Freckleton

Blackburn Cathedral, in partnership with Churches Together in Lancashire, is hosting a three-day ecumenical event focused on unity, dialogue, and compassionate engagement across Christian traditions. 12 - 14th September 2025 More info: bit.ly/4fhv1L5 @bpblackburn.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

🚨 New Parish Update! 🚨 Now available in your inbox!📬✨ 📰 What's inside? ✔️ Pray4Lancashire Initiative ✔️ Interim Dean appointed at the Cathedral ✔️ Parish mission training for our centenary ✔️ And much more... Don't miss out - sign up today and be the first to know! 👉 shorturl.at/RASYx

Bishop Philip’s powerful message at the latest Diocesan Synod calls every parish to be a joyful community, sharing the love of Jesus. Read the full article: https://contentstudio.page.link/YQ3S #diocesansynod #Vision2033 #thechurchofengland #FaithInLancashire

We are so grateful to all who attended our Urban Ministry day yesterday and participated in this special event which focused on supporting lay and ordained ministry leaders in urban settings across the Diocese. @bpblackburn.bsky.social #thechurchofengland #UrbanMinistry #workshops