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Last updated 15th August 2025

Being Witnesses

The Bishop of Burnley oversees the work of the Being Witnesses strand of the Diocesan vision. 

Bishop of Burnley

The Rt Rev Dr Joe Kennedy
Clayton House
Walker Office Park
Blackburn  BB1 2QE

Email: bishop.burnley@blackburn.anglican.org
or his PA Abi Saunders: pa.burnley@blackburn.anglican.org

Being Witnesses Manager

  • Joy Rushton: joy.rushton@blackburn.anglican.org and phone: 07483 905399. 

Creation Care

The 5th Mark of Anglican Mission is to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. It emphasizes the importance of caring for God's creation as an integral part of Christian mission, recognizing the interconnectedness of faith and the environment. This mark calls for action to address issues like climate change and biodiversity loss, and to promote sustainable practices. 

We have a small team supporting churches with their response to the 5th Mark of Mission including their Eco Church and carbon net zero journeys. 

  • Dave Champness: p/t Net Carbon Zero Senior Project Manager: dave.champness@blackburn.anglican.org
  • John Whitton: Regional Net Zero Fundraising Officer: john.whitton@blackburn.anglican.org
  • John Rodwell: volunteer Diocesan Environmental Officer

 

 

 

 

Dave Champness, August 2025

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