Curious about the Christian Faith?
If by being in the splendour of our iconic building or in the presence of the Gaia artwork, you've become curious, we invite you to learn more.
Throughout the installation of Gaia, we invite you to see our world afresh: fragile, beautiful, and entrusted to our care.
Over six weeks, we are exploring creation through prayer, scripture, and worship.
Each theme opens a door into Christian faith and the life of the Cathedral.
If you’ve prayed one of the Gaia prayers, or if you’re simply curious, here you’ll find a short reflection and next steps for exploring further.
Abundance
The earth overflows with God’s goodness - fields, rivers, trees, and the gifts of human labour. Yet we know many are hungry and resources are often misused.
Christian faith invites us into gratitude, simplicity, and generosity: to live in such a way that others may also flourish.
Abundance is not about storing treasures but about recognising that “the earth is the Lord’s” and sharing its gifts freely.
Still curious?
Explore Christian teaching on stewardship and the joy of living simply.
Wonder
To look at the stars, or the earth from space, is to be caught up in wonder. Scripture says, “the heavens declare the glory of God.”
Wonder is the first step towards praise: recognising the world is more than a resource to be plundered, it is a wonderful gift.
At Blackburn Cathedral, worship opens our eyes to God’s majesty and draws us into awe and thanksgiving.
Still curious?
Discover how Christian worship turns wonder into praise and responsibility.
New Life
In baptism, Christians celebrate God’s gift of new life.
Water cleanses and refreshes, and in Christ we are born anew - renewed to walk as children of light.
This gift is personal but also has cosmic implication: God is making all things, the world, the cosmos and you, new.
Still curious?
Learn more about baptism and the Christian story of renewal.
Resurrection
Christians believe we are joined in one communion of saints - across time, space, and eternity.
On All Saints and All Souls, we give thanks for the holy lives and remember loved ones who have died, entrusting them to God’s eternal care.
The Planet Earth artwork in our Nave reminds us of our shared journey across generations: past, present, and future held in God’s love.
Still curious?
Explore Christian hope in the resurrection and the communion of saints.
Remembrance
From space, there are no borders, only one fragile earth. Yet history bears deep wounds of conflict and violence.
On Remembrance Sunday we hold before God those who have died in war and commit ourselves to Christ’s way of peace.
The Christian story is of swords beaten into ploughshares and nations reconciled in love.
Still curious?
Find out more about the Church’s vision for peace and reconciliation.
Safety
God’s household is meant to be a place of justice, safety, and love.
In Jesus’ words, “let the little children come to me,” we see God’s care for the vulnerable and forgotten.
Safeguarding is not just a policy, it is the Gospel call to protect the dignity of every child of God and to create a safe home for all.
Still curious?
Explore how the Cathedral and the wider Church work for safety, justice, and love.
