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Statement and Diocesan prayer
Praying for Israel and Palestine
We pray for all those affected by the crisis
Rt Rev. Philip North is the tenth Bishop of Blackburn
‘Children and young people are asking profound questions about purpose, relationships and the future of the planet. So let’s create the spaces where we can have those conversations.’
MPower: From strength to strength
'We are excited to see further growth as M:Power expands in challenging urban settings and more people than ever before get the chance to learn as part of this now well-established course'
Events
Christmas Tree Festival - Cockerham St Michael's
Saturday 2-Sunday 3 December
Traditional and alternative Christmas TreesVolunteer Training Programme - Chorley St Laurence
Starts Monday 5 November for 5 weeks
A free course for anyone who is a volunteer or is considering to become oneBBC Radio 4 - Any Questions Live Broadcast from Burnley St Matthew's Church
Friday 8 December 2023
Local church set to play host to BBC Radio 4News
Lancashire Sings Christmas is back with a fresh focus!
27th November 2023
The focus this year is on carers at Christmas across the range of care in the communityDiocese hosts major conference for North West dioceses' architects and surveyors
24th November 2023
Wide range of speakers give a series of fascinating talksBishop says new nativity themed Advent Calendar will help to share Good News of Jesus' birth
22nd November 2023
Available to buy via the ‘Church House Publishing’ website, the calendar offers a creative and interactive experience focused on the Nativity storyLatest @cofelancs tweets
RT @StPetersBurnley: Our Sunday School was busy this morning. 🌄
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RT @BrindleStJames: The start of something wonderful! Through the laying on of hands and prayer, Sebastian, Isabelle, Alyssa, Harry, Mili,…
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RT @JillLCDuff: Cricket, men’s breakfast, pamper afternoon, guest services…. After a weekend of events in beloved Accrington & Baxenden @co…
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