2026 is the centenary of The Church of England in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese)
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Vision 2026
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Vision Refresh
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History, background and Vision Update 2021-24
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Vision 2026 Key themes
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Vision 2026 Parish Toolkit
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Investment Programme
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Life Calling
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Women in Ministry
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Our deaneries - Lancaster Archdeaconry
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PEDALLING FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET
Bishop's Harvest Appeal 2025
This year we are encouraging our parishes and schools to learn about the lives of Christians in the Free State and support a number of projects.
'All for Jesus' Centenary Celebrations 2026
We are inviting parishes, chaplaincies and schools to celebrate our Centenary in 2026. There's lots of exciting things being planned! CLICK BELOW for our latest updates and resources
As we continue to discern our new vision …
Bishop Philip’s inspirational rallying cry to the faithful in our Lancashire parishes; a bold speech anchored in his firm belief that growth will continue in our churches
Events
The Longest Yarn II: Britain at War - Blackburn Cathedral
Wednesday 7 January to Saturday 7 February 2026
A striking 80m exhibition of knitted and crocheted panels depicting British life between September 1939 to VE Day in May 19452026 Centenary Mission Deanery Events – Lancaster and Morecambe Extraordinary Deanery Synod
Tuesday 13 January 2026
As part of the celebration of our Diocesan Centenary in 2026Lancashire Movement for Recovery Summit
Tuesday 20 January 2026
The faith sector makes a huge contribution to meeting acute needs and addressing wider issues of loneliness and isolationNews
Bishop Philip's call to live 'All for Jesus' as we celebrate our Diocesan centenary
1st January 2026
New Year Message issued to the people of LancashireBishop's message of hope for the people of Lancashire as we approach Christmas
19th December 2025
Bishop Joe was filmed in Burnley town centre; new video also features young Cathedral choristersMichelin star chef cooks for parish church pensioners
19th December 2025
"it’s always nice to give something back and certainly around Christmas time"Meet our local church family
