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PEDALLING FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET
Bishop's Harvest Appeal 2025
This year we are encouraging our parishes and schools to learn about the lives of Christians in the Free State and support a number of projects.
'All for Jesus' Centenary Celebrations 2026
We are inviting parishes, chaplaincies and schools to celebrate our Centenary in 2026. There's lots of exciting things being planned!
As we continue to discern our new vision …
Bishop Philip’s inspirational rallying cry to the faithful in our Lancashire parishes; a bold speech anchored in his firm belief that growth will continue in our churches
Events
Living Peace Retreat - Whalley Abbey
Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October 2025
In between sessions containing Biblical and spiritual input, there will be time for reflection and relaxationPedalling across Lancashire for Free State
Friday 17 October
Bishop's Harvest Appeal is under way to raise funds to support several projects in our link Diocese of Free State in South AfricaDay of Prayer for Growth and Renewal - Led by Rev Anna Walker at Whalley Abbey
Tuesday 21 October 2025
The churches, schools and chaplaincies of the Diocese are called to a year of focused prayer for growth and renewalNews
Archbishop's 'The Lord's Prayer Tour' comes to Lancashire for major event at Cathedral and visits to schools
13th October 2025
Hundreds gather at Cathedral for evening focused on prayer after Archbishop's day touring schools across LancashirePresidential Address to Diocesan Synod - October 11 2025
11th October 2025
On the Lord’s Side: A Christian Response to a Divided WorldBishops' statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury
3rd October 2025
Dame Sarah Mullally will be the 106th ArchbishopMeet our local church family
