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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 website

Joyous three days as parishes are 'All for Jesus' across our centenary mission weekend

14th September 2026

Hundreds of events and thousands of conversations take place

Current 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'

Excitement builds in Church of England parishes for one of the County's biggest ever mission events

7th September 2026

Hundreds of events to spread the hope of Jesus this weekend

Canadian adventure begins for Youth Synod member, Sophie

28th August 2026

Opportunity to learn and to share ideas with the Canadian Youth Council

Canadian adventure begins for Youth Synod member, Sophie

28th August 2026

Opportunity to learn and to share ideas with the Canadian Youth Council

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RT @StPetersBurnley: Our Sunday School was busy this morning. 🌄 @cofelancs https://t.co/o6hgAqNNt9

Canadian adventure begins for Youth Synod member, Sophie

28th August 2026

Opportunity to learn and to share ideas with the Canadian Youth Council

Countdown continues to centenary mission weekend involving parishes across Lancashire

26th August 2026

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Could you stand for General Synod?

26th August 2026

The nominations stage of the elections process is now open. Those elected will serve for five years. Members include bishops, clergy, and lay people.