The #LordsPrayerTour brought together people from across the region for an inspirational evening of prayer, music, and teaching led @archbishopofyork.org and @bpblackburn.bsky.social at @blackburncathedral.com
#LordsPrayerTour #FaithInTheNorth #churchofengland #lordsprayer @bdbofe.bsky.social

This afternoon, @archbishopofyork.org visited @whalleyabbey.bsky.social, our centre for Christian prayer and discipleship.
It was a joy to welcome him to this ancient site of worship, spending time with the Abbey staff and praying community
#PrayerAndDiscipleship #FaithInTheNorth #LordsPrayerTour

Students from St Christopher’s C.E. High School, St Aidan’s C.E. Primary School, and St George’s Primary had a fantastic time exploring The Lord’s Prayer with @archbishopofyork.org and @bpblackburn.bsky.social!
#LordsPrayerTour #FaithInTheNorth #ChurchOfEngland @bdbofe.bsky.social

Join @bpblackburn.bsky.social and @archbishopofyork.org as they explore the Lords Prayer 🙏

🗓️ Friday 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

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✔️Hope4Accrington Launch
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Interested in learning more about the Lord’s Prayer? Why not take a look at @faithinthenorth’s #LordsPrayerTour : https://contentstudio.page.link/gMaQ

#faithtogether #thechurchofengland
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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

📣 UPDATE

This event will now take place at St Christopher's High School, Queens Road, West Church Accrington BB5 4AY

🌟 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 joy.rushton@blackburn.anglican.org or on 07483 905399
#DisabilityAwarenessSunday

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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! 📥

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👉Safeguarding Sunday: Actions Speak Louder!
👉Updated welcome pack from NST
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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

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✔️All Nations Convention to celebrate diversity
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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 🙏

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