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Diocese of Blackburn
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Serving the Church of England in Lancashire, we are committed to making Jesus known across our communities. Through worship, mission and outreach; we inspire hope, nurture faith, and work together to transform lives in the name of Christ
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@bpblackburn.bsky.social will be cycling across the Diocese, stopping at one of our 14 Deaneries to pray with a local church or school
This is all to raise funds for this year's Harvest Appeal - helping the lives of Christians in the Free State

Donate: https://contentstudio.page.link/MezH
October 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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@bpblackburn.bsky.social is cycling across the diocese tomorrow – visiting all 14 Deaneries to pray and raise funds for our Harvest Appeal! 🙏
Support the journey & learn more: https://contentstudio.page.link/sfpZ

#harvestappeal2025 #cyclealong #Lancashire @bdbofe.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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On Friday, @archbishopofyork.org spent the day in our Diocese, visiting schools, leading worship, and inspiring hundreds at @blackburncathedral.com

You can read more about the day here:
https://contentstudio.page.link/Z9hB

📷Clive Lawrence
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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The #LordsPrayerTour brought together people from across the region for an inspirational evening of prayer, music, and teaching led @archbishopofyork.org and @bpblackburn.bsky.social at @blackburncathedral.com
#LordsPrayerTour #FaithInTheNorth #churchofengland #lordsprayer @bdbofe.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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This afternoon, @archbishopofyork.org visited @whalleyabbey.bsky.social, our centre for Christian prayer and discipleship.
It was a joy to welcome him to this ancient site of worship, spending time with the Abbey staff and praying community
#PrayerAndDiscipleship #FaithInTheNorth #LordsPrayerTour
October 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Students from St Christopher’s C.E. High School, St Aidan’s C.E. Primary School, and St George’s Primary had a fantastic time exploring The Lord’s Prayer with @archbishopofyork.org and @bpblackburn.bsky.social!
#LordsPrayerTour #FaithInTheNorth #ChurchOfEngland @bdbofe.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Join @bpblackburn.bsky.social and @archbishopofyork.org as they explore the Lords Prayer 🙏

🗓️ Friday 10th October 2025
🕖 7pm – 9pm
📍 Blackburn Cathedral

Everyone is welcome, book your place here: https://contentstudio.page.link/MXQT

#faithinthenorth #lordsprayer @bdbofe.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A brilliant time last night at a Bingo themed mission event hosted by Christ Church, Charnock Richard and St Mary the Virgin Eccleston, Chorley!

@bpblackburn.bsky.social called out the bingo numbers and shared a powerful message about Jesus. It was a joyful evening

📷 Kaitlyn Rose

#missionevent
October 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury
October 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Send us your thoughts in the comments below by video, text, or audio

Interested in learning more about the Lord’s Prayer? Why not take a look at @faithinthenorth’s #LordsPrayerTour : https://contentstudio.page.link/gMaQ

#faithtogether #thechurchofengland
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October 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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On Monday, church, civic & education leaders gathered to launch #Hope4Accrington - a vision for spiritual renewal & community transformation

We will be bidding to the national church for funds to support the work in 2026

🎥Highlights: youtu.be/kSsMzbxLqnM
📷 Clive Lawrence

#churchofengland
October 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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🌟 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀 🌟
Full video: https://youtu.be/c8pSb20fdco
We are all made in God’s image. Jesus welcomed everyone, and so should we.

Contact Joy Rushton for any support at joy.rushton@blackburn.anglican.org or on 07483 905399
#DisabilityAwarenessSunday

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September 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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This Monday, senior church leaders, educators, civic representatives, and local clergy will gather at Accrington Town Hall to launch #Hope4Accrington - a bold new initiative from the @churchofengland.org in Lancashire.

@bpblackburn.bsky.social

@churchesengland.bsky.social

@bdbofe.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Brilliant to see the good work of St. Francis Church, Feniscliffe and Immanuel Church Feniscowles over the weekend, bringing the community together and inviting them to learn more about Jesus

For more info on mission weekends: https://contentstudio.page.link/Rm7D

📷 Kaitlyn Rose
September 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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In a powerful @bbcradio4 reflection, @bpblackburn.bsky.social explores how anger shapes society, highlighting the Christian difference between 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 and 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿.

Listen: https://contentstudio.page.link/r2eD
📷 Kaitlyn Rose for Blackburn Diocese

#StAugustine #Moses
September 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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📣 Rev Dr Andy Meeson has joined @bpblackburn.bsky.social as Bishop’s Chaplain. Licensed at @whalleyabbey.bsky.social, Andy steps into a key role supporting the Bishop🙏 Please join us in praying for Andy as he begins this new chapter of ministry

More info here: https://contentstudio.page.link/qsXw
September 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Churches across Lancashire are being encouraged to mark Homelessness Sunday. It's a time to reflect, pray, and act on the issue of homelessness in our communities.
Find out more and get involved: https://contentstudio.page.link/s4sX

#HomelessnessSunday #helpingthehomeless
September 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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This week’s #WeeklySermon is from Rev James Lawrence, Canon Missioner at Blackburn Cathedral, reflecting on the cross and the Nicene Creed, ahead of the conference starting today at @blackburncathedral
📖Read it here: https://contentstudio.page.link/3V9t
🎟️Book: https://contentstudio.page.link/Qiv7
September 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Support @bpblackburn.bsky.social's ride across the diocese and help raise funds! 🚴‍♂️

This Harvest, we’re inviting parishes and schools to learn about Christians in the Free State
Funds raised will support vital projects chosen by Bishop Dintoe, Bishop of the Free State

#HarvestAppeal2025 #Faith
September 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Last weekend, the congregation of St James' Church, Clitheroe warmly welcomed their new Rector, Rev Sam Cheesman, at a special service led by Bishop Joe.
Read more: https://contentstudio.page.link/xR2g
Join us in wishing Sam all the best as he begins this exciting new chapter 🙏
#thechurchofengland
September 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Bonus episodes for the “The Otherness of God” - a five part series exploring the divine attributes that set God apart from humanity

✨ Bonus Episode 1: Oneness Revisited

✨ Bonus Episode 2: Changeless and Compassionate?

🎧 Download Fruitful app to listen: www.fruitful.faith/get-the-app
September 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Today at Blackburn Cathedral, new Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs) from across Lancashire were commissioned in a service led by @bpblackburn.bsky.social, with Bishop Jill and Bishop Joe, and Archdeacon David also attending

Please pray for them as they begin their ministry in local churches 🙏
September 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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📢 Emergency Alert Test

📱 When the alert goes off, your phone or tablet may:
➡️Make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s on silent
➡️Vibrate
➡️Read out the alert

If you need to opt out of alerts, turn off 'severe alerts' and 'extreme alerts'
Learn more: gov.uk/alerts
September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Held in God’s Gaze: Stillness before God
All are invited to spend a short time in contemplative stillness before God, awaiting the disclosure of the will of God’s Holy Spirit for us.
📆16/09/25
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📍St Saviour’s Church, Ribchester

Info: https://contentstudio.page.link/jWAV
September 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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@blackburncathedral, with Churches Together in Lancashire. Taking place 12 - 14th September 2025

Aims to discuss how faith communities can respond to conflict in the modern world, inviting theologians and ecumenical leaders to speak in a safe space

Info: https://contentstudio.page.link/rvST
September 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM