Early night is needed tonight as tomorrow is the big day! Here is the 126km route, the stop locations and timings. You are welcome to join in at the stops for prayer and don’t forget to donate: 🚴 givealittle.co/c/61G7JuvCf0... #pedalalong2025 @bdbofe.bsky.social @blackburndiocese.bsky.social

The Pedal Along is THIS FRIDAY. We're not sure if Bishop Philip is ready for the 126KM cycle but whatever the day brings, make sure you are following along. If you haven't donated yet; there is a new way to give: bit.ly/4qd1E1C%F0%9... @cofelancs.bsky.social @bdbofe.bsky.social #pedalalong2025

Getting a training cycle in ready for the pedal-along on FRIDAY. You can sponsor me here: www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-... #harvestappeal2025 #pedalalong2025

Terrific evening @blackburncathedral.com @blackburndiocese.bsky.social for the Lord's Prayer Tour. 'IN earth as it is in heaven,' we prayed under the earth! #faithinthenorth @archbishopofyork.org

🚲Training for the Pedal Along, which is on 17th Oct and is part of our effort to raise funds for the Harvest Appeal. This year the money is going to be supporting the Diocese of Free State in South Africa. Find out how you can get involved. 🚵 #harvestappeal2025

Statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury

What terrible news about the attack on a synagogue in Manchester. Prayers for all now living with fear and especially the Jewish community. We must actively seek out ways to bring peace and harmony back to our neighbourhoods.

Delighted to introduce Doctor: a 21 year old spectacularly grumpy, self assured cat, who is a new addition at Bishop’s House. #BishopCat

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

For this year's Harvest Appeal I'm embarking on an 124km bike ride, more details here: www.blackburn.anglican.org/news/1057/bi...

Thanks to Edencroft Kennels for helping me to overcome a lifetime of dog phobia!

Bishop Philip had the joy of licensing Rev Andy Meeson as his new Chaplain today at Whalley Abbey. The Bishop’s House team were there to celebrate too.

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

Bishop Aboard and managed not to crash it. There’s a free Open Afternoon including craft activities and games planned for Saturday 9th August 2-4pm and all are welcome to come aboard the boat “10,000 Reasons” at Finsley Gate Wharf.

Commissioning of Fr. Donald Carey as The MU Diocesan Chaplain.

Events at Bishop’s House sometimes look like this and it brings joy. 🎉

Last week I spent the day in Accrington Deanery visiting various school and meeting with the Deanery Chapter.

Here are some highlights from the ‘Confirmed’ filming day today! Amazing day with some wonderful young people and a great team.

Staff Eucharist in the garden at Bishop’s House today. A great day for it. ☀️☀️☀️

Here they are! Our official picture of all this year’s ordinands with Bishop Philip, Bishop Jill and Bishop Joe; taken yesterday at Whalley Abbey. Please be praying for them all at this time. #newrevs #ordination Pic: Sara Cuff for Blackburn Diocese

We are looking for the next Archdeacon of Blackburn - someone who can work as part of a team to renew parish life, support clergy and lay leaders and use the critical role of Archdeacon to grow the Church. www.cofepathways.org/members/modu...

Finishing the #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday at @stthomaslancaster for a refugee drop session.

Next stop is the University of Cumbria for a tour and to meet with Chaplain Rev Clare Shepherd, preside at Holy Communion and lunch with deanery chapter. #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday

On to Royal Lancaster Infirmary to meet Hospital Chaplains Rev Ian Dewar and Rev Amy Bland. #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday

Spending the day in Lancaster and Morecambe Deanery today. So far had breakfast with Area Dean Rev Craig Abbott, visited a school, and now at Lancaster University Chaplaincy meeting Chaplains: Rev John Rogers, rev Matt Guilder and, Canon Michael Docherty. #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday

The rain didn’t stop us…

Incessant Rain? Pah! Wind? Who cares! Thunder? What’s that? Nothing. Stops. The. @blackburndiocese.bsky.social Clergy Family Fun day!

90 young people from across Lancashire came together for four days of faith, fun and reflection at Borwick Hall as part of our annual youth holiday, led by @bpblackburn.bsky.social More info, inc pics: loom.ly/rq-BCyw

The Half Night of Prayer is on this Friday, June 6th, from 7pm to 11pm at St Thomas' Church, Lancaster, we will be praying for growth and renewal across our diocese. All are welcome #HalfNightOfPrayer #YearOfPrayer

The next Bishop of Doncaster will be the Rev. Leah Vasey-Saunders, current Vicar of Lancaster @LancasterPriory. Wishing her all the best ✝️ Live announcement here: loom.ly/Dx6A8WA More info here: loom.ly/ZnHE47g 📸 @dioceseofsheffield @thechurchofengland

Youth holiday starts today, please be praying for the 90 young people and 12 leaders learning about prayer at Borwick Hall.

Please remember in prayer my father, John North, who died peacefully on Sunday. A brilliant historian and someone who lived life colourfully and to the full. May he rest in peace.

Later today a Granada Reports TV crew is due to visit Hoddleston St Paul's CofE School during their VE Day-themed afternoon tea; one of many of our church schools holding events today to mark VE Day 80. Read more here: https://bit.ly/42Ggyns #VEday80 #HoddlestonStPauls

With The Vision and Strategy Team spending a Day of Prayer today on Holy Island led by The Reverend Canon Dr Sarah Hills finding space for corporate and private prayer.

A prayer following the death of Pope Francis. 🙏

It seems fitting that a man who taught the world about mercy should die in Easter Week. Pope Francis was a fearless voice for justice and for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable. May he rest in peace.

Alleluia! Christ is risen.

Getting ready for the Cathedral Choristers Annual Easter Egg Hunt 🐣

Please pray for the people of St James Leyland @blackburndiocese.bsky.social following an appalling graffiti attack on their church building. I’m grateful to the Lancashire police for treating this serious incident for what it is - a hate crime.

Walk of Witness in Preston city centre. @blackburndiocese.bsky.social

Watch the full Easter Message here: youtu.be/sh1UOrZhNqQ?...

Filming at Bishop’s House today with Rev Chris Krawiec and Jim Cooke for a Morecambe Parish Church Rooted episode. The discussion was based on Mark 16 and will be broadcast on Easter Sunday via the Morecambe Parish Church website.

This video is now available on YouTube: youtu.be/2O1PLmVD-PU

Bishop Philip North is calling on all parishes and schools in Lancashire to pray for South Sudan following new unrest: loom.ly/Y4kBxD0 Let’s join in prayer for peace, protection for Bishop Joseph, and the people of South Sudan. #PrayForSouthSudan #LancashirePrays

Bishop Philip had a wonderful time leading the Eucharist service St Michael's High School today. There was also a ceremony for Archbishops’ Award finishers and the blessing of their new facility; the Johnson Centre.

Archdeacon Mark Ireland will be retiring in a special ceremony. You are all invited to hear him preach for the last time in the Diocese, at a Farewell Service held at Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday, April 6th at 4pm. The event will be live streamed. #blackburncathedral #retirement #service #prayer

We are currently in the midst of a series of annual Clergy Study Mornings across the diocese, with a continued focus on prayer as part of our Year of Prayer. Clergy arriving here today at @whalleyabbey.bsky.social and catching up as everything is prepared for the clergy study morning.

Spending much of Ash Wednesday on a Deanery Visit to Leyland. Leading an Ash Wednesday service at Hutton Grammar School and then enjoying lunch and a quiz at St John’s Leyland Wednesday Hub. #Ashwednesday2025

Ashing with the boss! @bpblackburn.bsky.social

Bishop Philip is spending much of Ash Wednesday on a Deanery Visit to Leyland. Here he is leading collective worship for pupils from Tarleton Holy Trinity School. #ashwednesday2025 ✝