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Safeguarding Survey
Take part in the safeguarding audit of the diocese
All are encouraged to respond to the audit in order to help the diocese continue to improve its work in safeguarding
Bishops respond to the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby
The Bishops of the Diocese respond to the announcement of the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury in an open letter to the Diocese
Year of Prayer for Growth and Renewal
We are inviting our parishes, schools and chaplaincies to make 2025 a year of prayer for growth and renewal.
Events
Charity Festival of Christmas Trees 2024 - St Annes-on-Sea St Annes (Heyhouses)
Saturday 7 to Saturday 14 December
Christmas Concerts in church with the Rock Choir and Eccleston Brass BandQuiet Day at Whalley Abbey - Tenants of God's land
Saturday 11 January 2025
To explore together why and how we should celebrate God’s gift of land.Bible Workshop - Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad
Saturday 25 January 2025
St Chad's invite you to join them for a free bible teaching workshopNews
Over Darwen St James National Lottery Heritage Fund Announcement
8th December 2024
Community at the heart of a sustainable future with National Lottery funding to help save Darwen’s oldest place of worshipNew Chaplain starts new role in Lancaster University
5th December 2024
Rev Matt Guilder is licensed at the University to start a new chapter of ministryBishops and Archdeacons of Blackburn Diocese join others to warn of the dangers of a change to assisted dying legislation.
28th November 2024
The Bishops and Archdeacons of Blackburn Diocese have joined over 1000 other signatories of a letter which warns against the dangers of a change to assisted dying legislation.Meet our local church family
