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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🚨 New Parish Update! 🚨 Now available in your inbox!📬✨ 📰 What's inside? ✔️ Special service for next Archdeacon of Blackburn ✔️ Rachel and therapy dog Alfie ✔️ Your invite to attend our 'All Nations Convention' ✔️ And much more... Sign up here: contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🚨 New Parish Update! 🚨 Now available in your inbox!📬✨ 📰 What's inside? ✔️ What it means to be on the Lord's side ✔️ Lord's Prayer Tour ✔️ Bishop's Harvest Appeal ✔️Join an inter-cultural celebration ✔️ And much more... Sign up today! 👉 contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

@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: contentstudio.page.link/MezH

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

@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: contentstudio.page.link/sfpZ #harvestappeal2025 #cyclealong #Lancashire @bdbofe.bsky.social

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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: contentstudio.page.link/Z9hB 📷Clive Lawrence

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Terrific evening @blackburncathedral.com @blackburndiocese.bsky.social for the Lord's Prayer Tour. 'IN earth as it is in heaven,' we prayed under the earth! #faithinthenorth @archbishopofyork.org

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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: contentstudio.page.link/MXQT #faithinthenorth #lordsprayer @bdbofe.bsky.social

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🚨 New Parish Update! 🚨 Now available in your inbox!📬✨ 📰 What's inside? ✔️Hope4Accrington Launch ✔️ An All Nations Convention ✔️ New Bible Podlets ✔️ And much more... Don't miss out - sign up today! 👉 contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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 : contentstudio.page.link/gMaQ #faithtogether #thechurchofengland @BDBofE @BpBlackburn @bbcathedral

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Looking forward to the launch event tonight. #Hope4Accrington This is not just about buildings or strategy. It’s about people meeting Jesus and discovering the difference He makes. @blackburndiocese.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

🌟 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀 🌟 Full video: 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 @bdbofe.bsky.social

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

New edition of Safeguarding Matters is now in your inboxes! 📥 📰 What's inside? 👉Safeguarding Sunday: Actions Speak Louder! 👉Updated welcome pack from NST 👉Access to free accessibility training And much more... Not signed up? Sign up here: contentstudio.page.link/tNSp

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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: contentstudio.page.link/Rm7D 📷 Kaitlyn Rose

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

In a powerful @bbcradio4 reflection, @bpblackburn.bsky.social explores how anger shapes society, highlighting the Christian difference between 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 and 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. Listen: contentstudio.page.link/r2eD 📷 Kaitlyn Rose for Blackburn Diocese #StAugustine #Moses

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

📣 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: contentstudio.page.link/qsXw

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🚨 New Parish Update! 🚨 Now available in your inbox!📬✨ 📰 What's inside? ✔️All Nations Convention to celebrate diversity ✔️Lord's Prayer Tour: Have you booked yet? ✔️ New Bishop's Chaplain ✔️ And much more... Don't miss out - sign up today! 👉 contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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: contentstudio.page.link/s4sX #HomelessnessSunday #helpingthehomeless

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

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: contentstudio.page.link/3V9t 🎟️Book: contentstudio.page.link/Qiv7

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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: contentstudio.page.link/xR2g Join us in wishing Sam all the best as he begins this exciting new chapter 🙏 #thechurchofengland

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

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 🙏

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

📢 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

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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 📆14/10/25 📆11/11/25 📍St Saviour’s Church, Ribchester Info: contentstudio.page.link/jWAV

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🚨 New Parish Update! 🚨 Now available in your inbox!📬✨ 📰 What's inside? ✔️Book for special Lord's Prayer evening ✔️Bishop Philip harvest appeal and bike ride ✔️Sign up for eco-church ✔️ And much more... Don't miss out - sign up today! 👉 contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

@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: contentstudio.page.link/rvST

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Did you catch Joe Wilson on his Sunday show on @BBCLancashire? Was great to hear our very own Dave Champness, Creation Care Senior Project Manager, sharing how churches are embracing Creationtide You can listen to it here from 2 hour 50 mins: contentstudio.page.link/C6ic

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Have you heard “The Otherness of God”? Join Rev Michelle Delves and Rev Damian Platt in a powerful five-part podcast series, exploring the divine attributes that set God apart from humanity. Available on the Fruitful app, download here: contentstudio.page.link/vSY6 #TheOthernessOfGod

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Join Bishop Joe as we prepare for the Season of Creation, who reminds us of the joy and responsibility we have as stewards of God’s creation 🌱 Video available on YouTube: youtu.be/ErP8P6vbFFk How is your parish making a positive impact on the environment? 🌍 Comment below! ⬇️

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

📢 𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦! Remember to send in your applications for our current vacancies Link to more info about each position: www.blackburn.anglican.org/general-vacancies For any queries, email: hrapplications@blackburn.anglican.org.

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

The second leg of our annual Vicars vs Imams cricket match at Eccleston Cricket Club was featured on BBC Radio 4’s flagship religious affairs programme, ‘Sunday’ 🎙️ 🎧 Listen to the full report from 17m 45s here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002gzq2 Pic from 1st Match #InterFaith #bbcadio4

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

📣 #LordsPrayerTour at @blackburncathedral Join @BpBlackburn and Archbishop of York, @CottrellStephen, for a free and inspiring event hosted by @faithinthenorth. 🗓️ 10/10/25 🕕 7pm - 9pm All are welcome to join #FaithInTheNorth #LordsPrayerTour #community #thechurchofengland

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Rev Jane Atkinson, currently Area Dean of Poulton and Vicar of St John’s Little Thornton, will be our new Archdeacon of Blackburn this November! Keep her in your prayers as she prepares for this new chapter More here: contentstudio.page.link/xdvj @TheChurchOfEngland @bpblackburn.bsky.social

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

@MorecambeFC is facing a financial crisis, and it may lose its place in the National League by 21 Aug. Join the Prayer Walk led by Rev Martin Bateman, @bpblackburn & Bishop Jill 📅 TODAY | 🕐 1pm 📍Mazuma Mobile Stadium (main entrance)

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Today marks 80 years since Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945, ending World War 2. As we mark this solemn anniversary, let us pause to remember, give thanks, and pray together Thank you to the @churchofengland.org‬ for sharing this prayer with us #vjday80 #VictoryOverJapan #wewillremember #ww2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Tomorrow marks the 80th anniversary of #VictoryoverJapan which ended WW2 To commemorate: ⛪ Hold a special service 🕛 Take part in the national two minute silence (held tomorrow, 12pm) 🔔 Fly flags and ring bells 🕯️Light a candle in remembrance @bpblackburn.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

@morecambefc.bsky.social faces a financial crisis. Staff haven’t been paid since May, and it may lose its place in the National League by 21 Aug Join the Prayer Walk led by Rev Martin Bateman, @bpblackburn.bsky.social & Bishop Jill 📅 15 Aug | 🕐 1pm 📍Mazuma Mobile Stadium (main entrance)

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Pack light. Journey deep. Are you all packed for the summer holidays? ☀️ Your spiritual essentials are all in the Fruitful app 📱 Available for iOS and Android Download here: contentstudio.page.link/vSY6

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Significant money awarded from the national church in 2024 is already making a difference. Read more in the Special Edition Parish Update out now. Includes more on how we are supporting work by developing culturally diverse churches. Sign up for Parish Update - contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

The latest Parish Update looks at ways grant money from the national church is already making a difference. This includes creating a more socio-economically diverse church through funding to appoint 18 Lay Pioneer leaders across Lancashire. Sign up👉 contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Have you read the latest Special Edition Parish Update? Out now! The ebulletin includes updates on parishes already signed up for our fantastic Ignite Project aimed at galvanising a younger church, and ways your parish can get involved. Sign up here 👉 contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Supporting parishes to enhance mission work across Lancashire is a key part of the work being underpinned by money awarded by the national church in 2024. Find out how this is happening in the Special Edition of Parish Update, out now! Sign up here: contentstudio.page.link/ziV2

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The Cathedral Safeguarding Adviser will support the Church of England’s commitment to creating a safer environment by managing safeguarding concerns, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that appropriate safeguarding measures are in place. More info: www.blackburn.anglican.org/general-vacancies

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