Diocese of Blackburn

17/06/2026

For the past decade, Vision 2026 has been all about Healthy Churches Transforming Communities.

Through faith in Jesus, we’re seeing exactly that; churches and schools alive with purpose and communities touched by God’s love.

We’d love to hear as many experiences as possible about how Vision 2026 has made an impact across the county.

Share stories on your own socials and tag us!

Here's Rev Bryn Naylor on how Vision 2026 has made an impact in his context.

13/06/2026

Watch this special moment as the new chapel at St George’s is opened by Bishop Philip North

Lancashire Post Church Times

12/06/2026

A great opportunity here. Closing date July 7. Interviews July 18.

Here's something exciting!!!

Could this be you?
Could you be our Children and Families Minister?

Follow the link for more details: www.trinitycc.org.uk/vacancies

12/06/2026

Fantastic pictures here from St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School, Halton featuring former pupil Scott McTominay, who will be a key part of the Scotland FIFA World Cup side this summer.

The first Scotland game kicks off early Sunday morning our time, 2am.

Philip North The Church of England Jill Duff Lancashire Post BBC Lancashire Lancashire Telegraph Church Times

10/06/2026

A fabulous new church congregation has been launched by a parish in our Diocese this week.

Preston Deaf Church, founded by Ribbleton Parish, began meeting at The Church of the Ascension; helping deaf people to access worship in a way that is meaningful and inclusive to them.

There were 21 at the first service, which came about following nine months of prayer, planning and preparation.

Read the full story, including comments from Canon Linda Tomkinson and Bishop Joe here: https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/news/1124/21-attend-launch-of-new-county-church

Philip North Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education Church Times Jill Duff The Church of England BBC Lancashire Blog Preston HQ Lancashire Post

A new church congregation has been launched in Lancashire this week to ensure deaf people can access worship in a way that is meaningful and inclusive to them; while also being rooted in the local community.

09/06/2026

Primary Visitations, for swearing in our many wonderful churchwardens across Lancashire, continue this month across the Diocese.

Philip North Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education The Church of England

In a special service last night, with others from across the Diocese of Blackburn our re-elected church wardens for St Barnabas and St Paul's Hoddlesden were sworn in.

We are incredibly grateful for Tom, Sarah and Diane and all they do to support the mission and ministry of our churches.