Each was presented with a Youth Bible, followed by a personal blessing from Reverend Lesley. The children made pebbles with their name into the form of a cross, before ‘running the gauntlet’ outside church, cheered on by other pupils, staff and parent!Please click the link for more pictures.
To enable the new programme, a small number of central posts are essential; do you know anybody who may be interested in applying. The posts currently live are as follows: Ignite Project Manager (FT) – this post will support parishes in applying / oversee and administer the application process for the 30 parish-based posts related to children’s, young people’s and families ministry. They will subsequently support parishes and new recruits in terms of training/coaching pathways and networking. Urban Ministry Enabler (FT) - this post will support parishes in applying / oversee and administer the application process for the 18 part-time parish-based lay pioneers. They will subsequently support parishes and new recruits in terms of training/coaching pathways and networking. Data and Statistics Officer (3 days per week) – this post is essential to ensure there is capacity to administer and process Statistics for Mission, Finance Returns and all SMMI-related data and statistical analysis. Full details of the above including how to apply can be found at; General vacancies | The Diocese of Blackburn (anglican.org)
He will be welcomed into our diocese during a service at Blackburn Cathedral on 8 September 2024
