2026 is the centenary of The Church of England in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese)
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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
Centenary Mission Weekend
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026
To help prepare parishes, a three session course is now availableHeritage Weekend - Eccleston St Mary the Virgin
Sunday 13 September
There will be history tours and a scavenger hunt for childrenFree online hearing loss awareness events this autumn
Thursday 17 September
Open Ears’ is now in its second event for this autumnNews
Excitement builds in Church of England parishes for one of the County's biggest ever mission events
7th September 2026
Hundreds of events to spread the hope of Jesus this weekendCanadian adventure begins for Youth Synod member, Sophie
28th August 2026
Opportunity to learn and to share ideas with the Canadian Youth CouncilCountdown continues to centenary mission weekend involving parishes across Lancashire
26th August 2026
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