The meeting began with the Eucharist, followed by refreshments. Bishop Philip then spoke and outlined the Diocesan Vision to maintain clergy numbers, to plant more church congregations and the need to ‘sow and keep sowing seeds of the Gospel’. This was an inspirational evening and everyone left feeling uplifted.

Pendle Deanery Synod meetings are ‘open’ meetings, for all to attend, and are a good way to keep in touch with the wider church.