Diocese of Blackburn

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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 – visiting all 14 Deaneries to pray and raise funds for our Harvest Appeal! 🙏
Support the journey & learn more: https://contentstudio.page.link/sfpZ

#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:
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📷Clive 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 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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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
@BDBofE @BpBlackburn @bbcathedral

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

@bdbofe.bsky.social

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
👉Access to free accessibility training
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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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📷 Kaitlyn Rose

In a powerful @bbcradio4 reflection, @bpblackburn.bsky.social explores how anger shapes society, highlighting the Christian difference between 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 and 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿.

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📷 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

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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.
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#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
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🎟️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.
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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 🙏