Church of England in Lancashire told to reinvent itself for the 21st century

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The Church of England in Lancashire has been told to reinvent itself for the 21st century or “wither away” like the county’s once-mighty cotton industry.

While a decline in attendance has been halted in recent years - in stark contrast to a spectacular drop in Catholic congregations - the Bishop of Blackburn is calling on Anglicans to join him on a programme of radical change.

“A few tweaks and adjustments will not suffice,” said Bishop Julian Henderson in his new vision for the diocese.

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