Category - blackburn diocese

Churches to launch sanctuary project for asylum seekers

agency reporter — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:21:42 +0100

A church-based coalition is to be launched today in Blackburn to encourage faith-based aid projects for refugees and asylum seekers. The Sanctuary Project will draw together a range of support for some 1,200 people in the first instance.

Church wins second eco award

agency reporter — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:14:55 +0000

A Farmer’s Market at a Preston Church of England church on Saturday (March 21) will celebrate a unique ‘Green’ achievement for a church in North-west England.

Muslim appointed to UK cathedral

staff writers — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:38:42 +0100

A Muslim woman is to join the staff of a major cathedral, in an appointment believed to be the first of its kind.