🚲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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
