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Upcoming events

The Crucifixion: Come and Sing - St Annes on Sea St Annes

Sunday 22 March

Led by John Stainer

Retreat: It is Well With My Soul - Whalley Abbey

Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 March

Led by Rev Andrew and Rev Kath Dodd, retired bi-vocational Baptist ministers

Choral evening - Salesbury St Peter

Friday 3 April

An evening of contemporary choral music marking Holy Week

Turin Shroud Exhibition - Blackburn Cathedral

Monday 23 March to Sunday 12 April

Life-size replica of the sacred cloth to view and study

The BIG DAY OUT in Blackpool

Saturday 16 May 2026

A celebration needs a party!

Rural Poverty Roundtable

Thursday 21 May

Connecting and strengthening rural voices on poverty

Holiday for young people led by Bishop Philip North

Monday 25 to Thursday 28 May

A 3 night holiday in Borwick Hall which combines worship, teaching, outdoor activities and lots of fun and friendship

Bishop's Primary Visitation, with the Archdeacons - Thornton Christ Church

Tuesday 2 June at 7.30pm

Details to come nearer the time but save the date and time for now.

Multiply: North in Leeds Conference

Tuesday 23 June

Join us to focus on building teams, shaping culture and developing networks, learning from practitioners and the lived experience of church plants

2026 Centenary Diocesan Conference

Monday 6 to Thursday 9 July 2026

Lots more information to come nearer the time

Blooming great invitation! - Blackburn Cathedral

Friday 21 to Monday 24 August

A special event organised by Blackburn Cathedral as part of the Cathedral's centenary celebrations