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Held in God's Gaze: Stillness before God - Stydd St Saviour

Tuesday 22 July: 1pm to 2.20pm

An invitation to any who wish to be part of a network of contemplative prayer and spiritual stillness

2026 Centenary Mission Deanery Events – Blackpool Open Deanery Synod

Wednesday 23 July 2025, at 7pm

As part of the celebration of our Diocesan Centenary in 2026

Belfast Cathedral Choir - Blackburn St Silas church

Saturday 26 July at 3pm

Organ Recital - Afternoon Tea - Choral Evenson

Step into the Bible - Whalley Abbey Retreat

Monday 28 5pm to Thursday 31 July 2pm

A retreat led by Canon Dr Peter Sills

Parishes prepare to mark VJ Day across the County

August 15, 2025

National silence and local commemorations of a key date in history

Held in God's Gaze: Stillness before God - Stydd St Saviour

Tuesday 19 August: 1pm to 2.20pm

An invitation to any who wish to be part of a network of contemplative prayer and spiritual stillness

'Hear my Prayer' Flower Festival - Glasson Christ Church

Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August

Flower Festival takes place with stalls and refreshments

Day of Prayer for Growth and Renewal - Led by Joy Rushton at Whalley Abbey

Thursday 28 August 2025

The churches, schools and chaplaincies of the Diocese are called to a year of focused prayer for growth and renewal

2026 Centenary Mission Deanery Events – Accrington Open Deanery Synod

Thursday 11 September 2025, at 7pm

As part of the celebration of our Diocesan Centenary in 2026

Council of Nicaea: 1,700th Anniversary - Blackburn Cathedral

Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September

A partnership event between Churches Together in Lancashire and Blackburn Cathedral

2026 Centenary Mission Deanery Events – Leyland Open Deanery Synod

Wednesday 17 September 2025, at 7pm

As part of the celebration of our Diocesan Centenary in 2026