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Faith and fun to the fore at joyful centenary conference for The Church of England in Lancashire

15th July 2026

A joyful gathering of 350 clergy, lay leaders and headteachers from across The Church of England in Lancashire, marking the Diocese's centenary year with their 2026 Conference

General Synod, July 2026; Agendas, papers and key links

11th July 2026

Final meeting of this sitting of General Synod - new Synod will be elected soon

Final countdown to the Diocesan Conference - including livestream times

2nd July 2026

Chance to join in with those who will be there in person

Standing Commission reflection on mutual flourishing in the Diocese of Blackburn

2nd July 2026

Reflection features a wide range of voices from the Diocese

Thousands gather to celebrate 'Joy of the Lord' at County castle`

30th June 2026

Organised by local movement Love Clitheroe and led by St James’ Church alongside churches from across the town and further afield.

Thousands gather to celebrate 'Joy of the Lord' at County castle`

30th June 2026

Organised by local movement Love Clitheroe and led by St James’ Church alongside churches from across the town and further afield.

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Thousands gather to celebrate 'Joy of the Lord' at County castle`

30th June 2026

Organised by local movement Love Clitheroe and led by St James’ Church alongside churches from across the town and further afield.

New group of County Priests and Deacons are now ordained

29th June 2026

A series of videos released on the Diocese social media channels, provide insight into how the ordinands came to faith and their journeys to this moment.

County town church on national stage for BBC Sunday Worship broadcast

25th June 2026

The broadcast marks a special and significant opportunity for the town to be heard and represented on a national stage