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@bpblackburn.bsky.social will be cycling across the Diocese, stopping at one of our 14 Deaneries to pray with a local church or school
This is all to raise funds for this year's Harvest Appeal - helping the lives of Christians in the Free State
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@bpblackburn.bsky.social is cycling across the diocese tomorrow โ visiting all 14 Deaneries to pray and raise funds for our Harvest Appeal! ๐
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#harvestappeal2025 #cyclealong #Lancashire @bdbofe.bsky.social
On Friday, @archbishopofyork.org spent the day in our Diocese, visiting schools, leading worship, and inspiring hundreds at @blackburncathedral.com
You can read more about the day here:
https://contentstudio.page.link/Z9hB
๐ทClive Lawrence
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
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 Christopherโs C.E. High School, St Aidanโs C.E. Primary School, and St Georgeโs Primary had a fantastic time exploring The Lordโs 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 ๐
๐๏ธ Friday 10th October 2025
๐ 7pm โ 9pm
๐ 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
๐ท Kaitlyn Rose
#missionevent
Statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury
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Interested in learning more about the Lordโs Prayer? Why not take a look at @faithinthenorthโs #LordsPrayerTour : https://contentstudio.page.link/gMaQ
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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
๐ฅHighlights: youtu.be/kSsMzbxLqnM
๐ท Clive Lawrence
#churchofengland
Looking forward to the launch event tonight. #Hope4Accrington This is not just about buildings or strategy. Itโs about people meeting Jesus and discovering the difference He makes.
@blackburndiocese.bsky.social @churchofengland.org
๐ฃ UPDATE
This event will now take place at St Christopher's High School, Queens Road, West Church Accrington BB5 4AY
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Full video: https://youtu.be/c8pSb20fdco
We are all made in Godโs 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.
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@churchesengland.bsky.social
@bdbofe.bsky.social
New edition of Safeguarding Matters is now in your inboxes! ๐ฅ
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๐Safeguarding Sunday: Actions Speak Louder!
๐Updated 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
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๐ท Kaitlyn Rose
In a powerful @bbcradio4 reflection, @bpblackburn.bsky.social explores how anger shapes society, highlighting the Christian difference between ๐ท๐๐๐ and ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ.
Listen: https://contentstudio.page.link/r2eD
๐ท Kaitlyn Rose for Blackburn Diocese
#StAugustine #Moses
๐ฃ Rev Dr Andy Meeson has joined @bpblackburn.bsky.social as Bishopโs Chaplain. Licensed at @whalleyabbey.bsky.social, Andy steps into a key role supporting the Bishop๐ Please join us in praying for Andy as he begins this new chapter of ministry
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โ๏ธ New Bishop's Chaplain
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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 weekโs #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
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๐๏ธBook: https://contentstudio.page.link/Qiv7
Support @bpblackburn.bsky.social's ride across the diocese and help raise funds! ๐ดโโ๏ธ
This Harvest, weโre 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 ๐
#thechurchofengland
Bonus episodes for the โThe Otherness of Godโ - a five part series exploring the divine attributes that set God apart from humanity
โจ Bonus Episode 1: Oneness Revisited
โจ Bonus Episode 2: Changeless and Compassionate?
๐ง 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 ๐