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Cathedral Centenary Songs of Praise Celebration Service

Name: Cathedral Centenary Songs of Praise Celebration Service
Start: 2026-11-22T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-22T17:30:00+00:00
Location: Blackburn Cathedral

22nd November at 4:00 pm

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Date: 22nd November 2026

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Venue: Blackburn Cathedral

Our ten day Centenary Festival culminates with a special thanksgiving service.

Whether you hold a lifelong connection to the Cathedral or will be visiting for the first time, everyone is warmly invited to share in this historic milestone as we celebrate our centenary together in worship.

This relaxed and joyful Songs of Praise celebration will bring together favourite hymns chosen by members of our congregations, a guest preacher and memorable moments to mark this once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Come together with friends old and new as we conclude ten special days of centenary celebrations.