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Last updated 1st September 2025

Bishop's Harvest Appeal 2025

The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for He founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.  Psalm 24:1

 

PEDALLING FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET

The Diocese of Blackburn has a long history of valuing links with other parts of the Anglican Communion.  In fact, it is widely believed that the link between Blackburn and Bloemfontein is the oldest such link in the Anglican Communion.

 

 

This year, for our Bishop’s Harvest Appeal, we are encouraging our parishes and schools to learn about the lives of Christians in the Free State and support a number of projects. 

 

 

 

Bishop Dintoe, Bishop of the Free State, has identified a number of priorities which our appeal can support.  These are:

  • Training and formation of vocation candidates and clergy;
  • Developing ministry to boys and young men; 
  • Assisting the Mothers' Union and Diocesan Gender Coordinator in Gender Based Violence workshops;
  • Carrying out of Environmental workshops in safeguarding the sanctity of the earth.

Tash Green supporting the Mosamaria After School Club.  Photo credit Elisabeth Sawle

 

The diocese of the Free State has eight archdeaconries with a total of 69 parishes.  Most recently, Tash Green, a member of the Link Diocese Committee, Elisabeth Sawle and Joy Rushton visited 27 of these parishes.  

Bishop Philip's Pedal-along

In order to encourage giving, Bishop Philip is organising a ‘Pedal-along.’ 

On October 17th, he will be going on a bike ride in which he will visit and pray in one school or church in every single one of our 14 Deaneries.  Publicity of the schedule will be available, nearer the time, on our social media channels.  People may wish to join him in prayer at these venues.

Our school children are being encouraged to organise their own Harvest Pedal-alongs.

We are grateful for the support for our Harvest Appeals, over the years, and thankful for the generous giving of our parishes and schools.  Last year, we were able to support the women’s literacy programme, in the diocese of Multan, with a donation of £23,000

 

Ways to Donate

  • You can donate online using a credit card by clicking here.  
  • You can donate through the Parish Giving Scheme, from the 1st October, by clicking here.
  •  You can donate by cheque, payable to 'Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance Limited (Diocese Harvest Appeal)' and send to Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance, Diocesan Office, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE
  • You can scan the QR code on the right with your smartphone which will take you to the donation page where you can also Gift Aid your payment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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