2026 is the centenary of The Church of England in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese)
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Vision 2026
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Vision Refresh
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History, background and Vision Update 2021-24
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Vision 2026 Key themes
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Vision 2026 Parish Toolkit
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Vacancies and moves
Save the dates! September 11-13
Centenary Mission Weekend; lots of all-age resources and advice
Sharing the Gospel message with people across Lancashire!
Centenary Mission Weekend, September 11-13
Rev. Steve Haskett, Director of Mission, says: "It's a wonderful opportunity for us to share the message that there is hope in Jesus Christ."
Our new vision is launching this November
Latest meeting of Diocesan Synod celebrated the achievements of the last decade for ‘Vision 2026: Healthy Churches Transforming Communities’ and looks towards a new vision later this year.
Events
St Hild Short Courses: Bible in Context
Monday 21 September to Monday 30 November
Three short courses in September and October 2026, and January 2027Café Concert - Blackburn St Silas
Saturday 26 September
Recital by Nigel Spooner (Organ)Amazing and inspiring - that's Abide!
Saturday 10 October
Annual Diocesan Youth Event for 11–17 year oldsNews
Diocesan Director of Education highlights 'quiet crisis' unfolding in schools
16th September 2026
Speaking to the Church Times newspaper and writing in a 'thought piece' for this websiteJoyous three days as parishes are 'All for Jesus' across our centenary mission weekend
14th September 2026
Hundreds of events and thousands of conversations take placeCurrent school inspection system 'not sustainable' says Diocesan Director of Education, Iain Parks
11th September 2026
'A framework meant to reduce pressure is doing to opposite'Meet our local church family
