2026 is the centenary of The Church of England in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese)
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Vacancies and moves
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News and events
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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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Strategic Development Funded Projects
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Investment Programme
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What we do
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Giving
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Life Calling
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Growing Leaders
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Opportunities to Explore
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Lay Majority Ministry
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Whole life discipleship
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Ordination
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About us
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Women in Ministry
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Contact us
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Meet the Diocesan Office teams
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Our deaneries - Blackburn Archdeaconry
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Our deaneries - Lancaster Archdeaconry
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Our diocesan finances
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Our wider church family
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Our governance structures
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Resources
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Human Resources
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Liturgy and church services
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Creation Care and Net Zero Roadmap
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For lay ministry
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Senior clergy talks, articles and sermons
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For clergy
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Communications resources
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Discipleship, prayer and worship
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Parish Finance
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Parish administration and governance
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Community transformation
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Being witnesses (parish mission resources)
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Church buildings, land and legal matters
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Parish Vision Fund
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Safeguarding
Quicklinks
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Vacancies and moves
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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!
General Synod elections; Nominations open until September 7
Being a member of the General Synod, whatever your age, is a great opportunity to represent your church, community, and Diocese. Young people are particularly encouraged to get involved.
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
Eco Church webinar - ideas on how to answer some of the trickier survey questions
Thursday 3rd September - 7pm
Webinar for those working towards and Eco Church award, or just curious, that will, through external experts, explore the award survey sections that some churches find trickier to answer.Centenary Mission Weekend
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026
To help prepare parishes, a three session course is now availableSt Hild Short Courses: Bible in Context
Monday 21 September to Monday 30 November
Three short courses in September and October 2026, and January 2027News
Countdown continues to centenary mission weekend involving parishes across Lancashire
26th August 2026
Make sure you post your own coverage to social media and tag usCould you stand for General Synod?
26th August 2026
The nominations stage of the elections process is now open. Those elected will serve for five years. Members include bishops, clergy, and lay people.Get ready to witness our 'Parishes in Bloom' at the Cathedral across four days
20th August 2026
Churches across Lancashire showcase life through stunning creations, bringing to life the amazing talents of dedicated volunteersMeet our local church family
