Bio Bishop of Burnley, officially the nation's friendliest town, in the Anglican Diocese of Blackburn.
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Twitter Web App : This is a great post The CofE in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese), combining a lively rural parish with a chance to support curates and first incumbents in the critical first stages of ministry. Full details here: pathways.churchofengland.org/job/pathways/3…
Twitter Web App : Good to be with Diocese of Chester yesterday to address a very upbeat clergy conference. My talk about 'Unshrunken Repentance' is here: blackburn.anglican.org/bishop-philip
Twitter for iPhone : Christ is risen! Today we can be sure that the power of self-giving love is greater than that of belligerence and greed. Jesus has triumphed! A happy and glorious Easter to all.
Twitter for iPhone : Some amazing pictures of Good Friday around the world theguardian.com/media/gallery/…
Twitter for iPhone : For Burnley FC to sack Sean Dyche at this stage of the season is an act of the most breathtaking stupidity. Thanks, Sean, for an amazing and inspiring contribution to club and town.
Twitter for iPhone : Just recovering from a terrific Hope into Action conference with powerful stories of lives turned round through the care and generosity of Christians who have offered homes to the homeless.
Twitter for iPhone : We are recruiting for a Director of Music to launch and lead Choir Church Bamber Bridge in St Aidan’s Primary School. See link for details. choirchurch.com/get-involved The CofE in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese)Choir ChurchTom DaggettJohn RobinsonSt Aidan’s & St Leonard’sBishop PhilipBishop Jill
Twitter for iPhone : This Thursday our Bishops are calling the Diocese to a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine Nicholas McKeeBishop PhilipBishop JillsamThe Church of England #PrayForUkraine
Twitter for iPhone : Delighted to sign this…
Twitter for iPhone : I’m almost tempted to buy some tickets on an P&O Ferries ship in order to have a a means of expressing my outrage by cancelling them again. Look on all who think the labour market can self-regulate.
Twitter Web App : With just under two weeks until our Open Day, there is still time to register your attendance! We look forward to a great day! Emmanuel Theological CollegeThe CofE in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese)Bishop PhilipBishop JillThe Society of the Holy CrossSt George the Martyr, Preston
Twitter for iPhone : Amazing new building at St Thomas’s Lancaster The CofE in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese) at the heart of the city. And an incredible achievement to raise the funds during a pandemic. Here is Bishop Julian opening it, a cake version and the real thing.
Twitter for iPhone : A splendid Confirmation tonight HolyFamilyFailsworth. 23 new Christians to be messengers of peace in a war-stricken world.
Twitter for iPhone : There will be a Vigil for Peace in Ukraine at the Peace Gardens in central Burnley at 12.30pm today. Please come and stand in solidarity with the victims of this appalling conflict.
Twitter for iPhone : Today, as we continue to #PrayForUkraine , people across Lancashire are joining the Bishop Leadership Team in praying for lay and ordained vocations.
Bishop PhilipBishop JillNicholas McKeeThe Church of England
Twitter for iPhone : So the Russian Government has announced a fake ceasefire in order to murder columns of innocent civilians. Is that a correct summary? Has ever a war been fought in so evil and cowardly a way?
Twitter for iPhone : I can barely imagine the terror of a forty mile convoy of armoured vehicles heading towards my home. I hope that all Christians, including The CofE in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese), will commit themselves to prayer and fasting tomorrow. #PrayForUkraine
Twitter for iPhone : It’s hard to see why there is any jeopardy about whether Putin is a war criminal given his unprovoked and unjustifiable attack on a weaker neighbour. If I hand-grenaded next door, I’d be in prison. What’s the difference?
