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Bishop of Blackburn
Early night is needed tonight as tomorrow is the big day!
Here is the 126km route, the stop locations and timings. You are welcome to join in at the stops for prayer and don’t forget to donate: 🚴
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#pedalalong2025 @bdbofe.bsky.social @blackburndiocese.bsky.social
The Pedal Along is THIS FRIDAY.
We're not sure if Bishop Philip is ready for the 126KM cycle but whatever the day brings, make sure you are following along.
If you haven't donated yet; there is a new way to give:
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#pedalalong2025
Getting a training cycle in ready for the pedal-along on FRIDAY.
You can sponsor me here: www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-...
#harvestappeal2025 #pedalalong2025
Terrific evening @blackburncathedral.com @blackburndiocese.bsky.social for the Lord's Prayer Tour. 'IN earth as it is in heaven,' we prayed under the earth! #faithinthenorth @archbishopofyork.org
11.10.2025 09:15 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0🚲Training for the Pedal Along, which is on 17th Oct and is part of our effort to raise funds for the Harvest Appeal. This year the money is going to be supporting the Diocese of Free State in South Africa.
Find out how you can get involved. 🚵
#harvestappeal2025
Statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury
03.10.2025 09:07 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0What terrible news about the attack on a synagogue in Manchester. Prayers for all now living with fear and especially the Jewish community. We must actively seek out ways to bring peace and harmony back to our neighbourhoods.
02.10.2025 13:08 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Delighted to introduce Doctor: a 21 year old spectacularly grumpy, self assured cat, who is a new addition at Bishop’s House. #BishopCat
30.09.2025 09:32 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Looking forward to the launch event tonight. #Hope4Accrington This is not just about buildings or strategy. It’s about people meeting Jesus and discovering the difference He makes.
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For this year's Harvest Appeal I'm embarking on an 124km bike ride, more details here: www.blackburn.anglican.org/news/1057/bi...
11.09.2025 11:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thanks to Edencroft Kennels for helping me to overcome a lifetime of dog phobia!
08.09.2025 05:18 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bishop Philip had the joy of licensing Rev Andy Meeson as his new Chaplain today at Whalley Abbey. The Bishop’s House team were there to celebrate too.
04.09.2025 18:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Ignite Project officially launched yesterday, as we welcomed our first cohort for worship, prayer and workshops before commissioning them out into their ministry! Find out more: bdeducation.org.uk/ignite-proje...
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Bishop Aboard and managed not to crash it.
There’s a free Open Afternoon including craft activities and games planned for Saturday 9th August 2-4pm and all are welcome to come aboard the boat “10,000 Reasons” at Finsley Gate Wharf.
Commissioning of Fr. Donald Carey as The MU Diocesan Chaplain.
06.08.2025 12:37 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Events at Bishop’s House sometimes look like this and it brings joy. 🎉
05.08.2025 11:47 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Last week I spent the day in Accrington Deanery visiting various school and meeting with the Deanery Chapter.
23.07.2025 08:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Here are some highlights from the ‘Confirmed’ filming day today! Amazing day with some wonderful young people and a great team.
22.07.2025 19:40 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Staff Eucharist in the garden at Bishop’s House today. A great day for it. ☀️☀️☀️
03.07.2025 12:18 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Here they are! Our official picture of all this year’s ordinands with Bishop Philip, Bishop Jill and Bishop Joe; taken yesterday at Whalley Abbey. Please be praying for them all at this time. #newrevs #ordination
Pic: Sara Cuff for Blackburn Diocese
We are looking for the next Archdeacon of Blackburn - someone who can work as part of a team to renew parish life, support clergy and lay leaders and use the critical role of Archdeacon to grow the Church.
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Finishing the #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday at @stthomaslancaster for a refugee drop session.
11.06.2025 15:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Next stop is the University of Cumbria for a tour and to meet with Chaplain Rev Clare Shepherd, preside at Holy Communion and lunch with deanery chapter. #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday
11.06.2025 15:08 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On to Royal Lancaster Infirmary to meet Hospital Chaplains Rev Ian Dewar and Rev Amy Bland. #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday
11.06.2025 15:00 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Spending the day in Lancaster and Morecambe Deanery today. So far had breakfast with Area Dean Rev Craig Abbott, visited a school, and now at Lancaster University Chaplaincy meeting Chaplains: Rev John Rogers, rev Matt Guilder and, Canon Michael Docherty. #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday
11.06.2025 12:35 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The rain didn’t stop us…
07.06.2025 20:00 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Incessant Rain? Pah! Wind? Who cares! Thunder? What’s that?
Nothing. Stops. The. @blackburndiocese.bsky.social Clergy Family Fun day!
90 young people from across Lancashire came together for four days of faith, fun and reflection at Borwick Hall as part of our annual youth holiday, led by @bpblackburn.bsky.social
More info, inc pics: loom.ly/rq-BCyw
The Half Night of Prayer is on this Friday, June 6th, from 7pm to 11pm at St Thomas' Church, Lancaster, we will be praying for growth and renewal across our diocese.
All are welcome
#HalfNightOfPrayer #YearOfPrayer
The next Bishop of Doncaster will be the Rev. Leah Vasey-Saunders, current Vicar of Lancaster @LancasterPriory. Wishing her all the best ✝️
Live announcement here: loom.ly/Dx6A8WA
More info here:
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