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East Lancashire parish 'thrilled' to receive £250,000 Heritage Lottery grant for church renovations

2nd June 2026

The preservation of this heritage will enable continuous use of the building for both worship and for the community it serves

Fun, friendship and faith on display at 'truly special' youth camp in Lancashire

29th May 2026

Four-day residential led by Bishop Philip, alongside other leaders from the Diocese, brought teenagers together for a time of fun, friendship and faith

East Meets West – a community of women growing, sharing and celebrating 20 years together

28th May 2026

‘East Meets West’, a wonderful regular gathering, held a special celebration to mark the occasion at the Priory

All for Jesus in our centenary year: Families from parishes across Lancashire gather in Blackpool for 'The Big Day Out'

18th May 2026

'We are all for Jesus because Jesus is all for us,' says Bishop Philip

Lancashire Bishop and Priest both help to sow seeds of hope as part of Christian Aid Week campaign

13th May 2026

Christian Aid Week 2026

Lancashire Bishop and Priest both help to sow seeds of hope as part of Christian Aid Week campaign

13th May 2026

Christian Aid Week 2026

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Lancashire Bishop and Priest both help to sow seeds of hope as part of Christian Aid Week campaign

13th May 2026

Christian Aid Week 2026

Final Countdown - two weeks to go to Big Day Out in Blackpool

1st May 2026

A joy filled celebration for every age; rooted in faith, community and thanksgiving

Vocations Sunday - are you thinking about ways to serve?

24th April 2026

Vocations Sunday, on April 26, is an opportunity to reflect and pray about how God may be calling you to serve and to discern his pathway for you.