It will be a chance to give thanks for all that God has done through his people in the Diocese of Blackburn since William Temple founded it in 1926, and an opportunity to commit ourselves anew to mission and ministry in the service of Jesus Christ across Lancashire.

Why “All for Jesus”?
All for Jesus explains in three simple words why there is a Diocese of Blackburn and what our purpose is.  The Centenary will be an opportunity for everyone to come together to celebrate and also give us opportunities for mission across the County.

So what Now?
We are in the midst of a process of discernment that will result in our new strategic vision to follow Vision 2026. On November 14, 2026 9.30am-1pm all will be invited to an open meeting of the Diocesan Synod when the new vision will be formally launched. The event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. More to come about this nearer the time.

Please Pray
In the mean time please join the whole diocese in prayer this year by praying our special centenary  prayer.
Heavenly Father,
in our Centenary year
we rededicate ourselves and our Diocese to you.
Send the Holy Spirit to give us
confidence in our witness,
generosity in our service,
and love for our neighbours,
that your Church may be renewed
and many come home to you,
through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.