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Hope Explored

Thursday 5 February

An informal and relaxed three-week course for anyone who wants to find hope, peace and purpose in life

The Longest Yarn II - Britain at War - Blackburn Cathedral

Wednesday 7 January to Saturday 7 February

Knitted and crocheted panels depicting scenes of Britain during wartime

Hope Explored

Thursday 12 February

An informal and relaxed three-week course for anyone who wants to find hope, peace and purpose in life

Hope Explored

Thursday 19 February

An informal and relaxed three-week course for anyone who wants to find hope, peace and purpose in life

Children's Ministry Conference: Generation to Generation

Saturday 28 February 2026

Through engaging keynotes, worship and hands-on workshops, explore how to build faith foundations that last; from toddlers to tweens

TIME by Luxmuralis - Blackburn Cathedral

Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 February

Fully immersive light and sound installation

Café Concert held at Blackburn St Silas' Church

Saturday 14 March

ELCB Brass Ensemble starts at 11am

Turin Shroud Exhibition - Blackburn Cathedral

Monday 23 March to Sunday 12 April

Life-size replica of the sacred cloth to view and study

The BIG DAY OUT in Blackpool

Saturday 16 May 2026

A celebration needs a party.

Holiday for young people led by Bishop Philip North

Monday 25 to Thursday 28 May

A 3 night holiday in Borwick Hall which combines worship, teaching, outdoor activities and lots of fun and friendship

2026 Centenary Diocesan Conference

Monday 6 to Thursday 9 July 2026

Lots more information to come nearer the time