Hundreds of prayer jars light up Lancaster Priory for weekend of centenary celebrations
Hundreds of prayer jars were lit at the high altar of Lancaster Priory on Sunday, bringing a weekend of events to a close.
Each jar held a candle and a luggage label bearing a prayer written or decorated by someone from the Lancaster community.
The weekend formed part of celebrations marking the centenary year of the Diocese of Blackburn, which covers the whole of Lancashire.
As part of the celebrations, the Bishop of Blackburn, the Right Rev Philip North, invited parishes across the diocese to go out into their communities, serve others and share the love of Jesus.
Lancaster Priory called its response the Loving Lancaster Mission.
During the weekend, volunteers visited local schools and the Neuro Drop-in Centre, while free pottery classes gave people another opportunity to come together.
The Priory choir also sang in Market Square on Saturday.
Throughout the weekend, local people were invited to make their own prayer jar and add it to the growing collection at Lancaster Priory.
Vicar of Lancaster Priory, Rev Graham Young, said: “It’s been a brilliant weekend and a beautiful way to celebrate our city, praying for all.”