The Ignite Project officially launched yesterday, as we welcomed our first cohort for worship, prayer and workshops before commissioning them out into their ministry! Find out more: bdeducation.org.uk/ignite-proje... @bpblackburn.bsky.social @blackburndiocese.bsky.social

Church schools across Lancashire are marking #VEDay80 with events like afternoon tea at Hoddleston St Paul’s, helping children reflect on sacrifice, peace & unity. 🕊️ "Greater love has no one than this…" John 15:13 www.blackburn.anglican.org/news/1020/ch... @blackburndiocese.bsky.social

Great excitement in Year 1 at St Paul’s Nelson this morning as children watched new chicks hatching 🐣

Today we’re at the Primary RE Coordinators’ Day Conference at The Dunkenhalgh Hotel. The topic of the conference is ‘Diversity Within World Faiths & World Views’ and our RE Coordinators will be hearing from a fantastic line-up of speakers from Muslim, Hinduism, Sikhism & Judaism faiths.

Great to work with colleagues at Arkholme Cof E Primary School exploring pathways into spirituality for children and adults. Interesting discussions about spiritual preferences and styles: action, emotion, symbol and word. Fascinating!

Today, we're @stthomaslancaster in Lancaster with Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy 150 Year 8 pupils are here for the Holy Spirit Day as part of the Alpha Course, led by Rev Matt Guilder.

An inspiring workshop with school leaders and teachers from across our diocese sharing good practice and exploring ways to support children’s spiritual development.

It was wonderful to be present for the commissioning service of new headteacher, Rachel Rongong, at St Michael's CE High School in Chorley last night. We wish her and the school all the best for this exciting next step!

We had such a fantastic time at our Children's Ministry Conference last weekend! The theme was 'Pray it Forward' to tie in with the Diocesan Year of Prayer.

To mark #InternationalWomensDay this week, we hear a story with many examples of courageous women in the Bible, as we continue to explore #GodsBigStory. Join Lisa, Jo and @bpblackburn.bsky.social as they unpack the story for us. Find the full #CollectiveWorship video here youtu.be/k9FhWXvcLkY

Great excitement at Barton Manor Hotel this morning as teachers gather for some Lego serious play! Looking forward to discovering how we can use this technique in RE and Collective Worship.

Last week, we visited a church toddler group at St James' Church in Chorley. The group is called Jumping Beans and includes free play, singing and story time and coffee for the grown-ups! It was lovely to see the children and adults having so much fun together.

Bishop Philip's Lent Course is now available on Fruitful!

There are lots of free resources available to help your church use our 'Living Hope' theme this Lent and Easter. Find out what's on offer in our latest Digital Labs blog at cofe.io/UnpackLent.

Our Children's Ministry Conference is only 1 week away! Book your ticket now and don't miss this fantastic event shorturl.at/EHAUG

Last week, RE teachers from the Diocese took part in a powerful and thought-provoking CPD session on Holocaust education, led by Dr Andy Pearce, Director of UCL Centre for Holocaust Education. A huge thank you for delivering this invaluable session to our school leaders. @uclholocaust.bsky.social

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