2026 is the centenary of The Church of England in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese)
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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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Vacancies and moves
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Vacancies and moves
Giving generously in parishes and schools ...
Bishop's Harvest Appeal raises funds to support Diocese of Liwolo
Clergy assault course challenge on October 4 will boost donations!
Looking back at our Centenary Mission Weekend
More than 90% of churches across throughout Lancashire hosted hundreds of events over the weekend or on days nearby; reflecting the Diocese's centenary theme of 'All for Jesus'.
Our new vision is launching this November
Most recent meeting of Diocesan Synod celebrated achievements of the last decade for ‘Vision 2026: Healthy Churches Transforming Communities’ and looks towards a new vision later this year.
Events
Amazing and inspiring - that's Abide!
Saturday 10 October
Annual Diocesan Youth Event for 11–17 year oldsGuided Group Walk and Talk - Colne Christ Church
Saturday 10 September
42 Cathedrals Step by Step, by author and walker Barbara M FosterHymn Society event in Carlisle
Saturday 10 October
One-day event at Carlisle Cathedral ‘Congregational Song: Community and Context’News
Diocesan Director of Education highlights 'quiet crisis' unfolding in schools
16th September 2026
Speaking to the Church Times newspaper and writing in a 'thought piece' for this websiteJoyous three days as parishes are 'All for Jesus' across our centenary mission weekend
14th September 2026
Hundreds of events and thousands of conversations take placeCurrent school inspection system 'not sustainable' says Diocesan Director of Education, Iain Parks
11th September 2026
'A framework meant to reduce pressure is doing to opposite'Meet our local church family
