Throwing a tea party, cleaning their car or offering to babysit are among the suggested ways congregations can get involved with 'Love Your Vicar Week', which runs until Sunday.
Claire Walker, chief executive of St Luke's Healthcare for the Clergy, which is organising the initiative, told Premier's News Hour: "We should never take our pastors or our clergy for granted.
"The work incredibly hard in very difficult roles and a small 'thank you', whether it's from the adults in the parish or the children, can make a huge difference."
Schools are being encouraged to incorporate the 'thank your vicar' message into their assemblies or Religious Education classes, and hold a fundraising bake sale, dress-up or sports challenges for St Luke's.
Rt Rev Geoff Pearson Bishop of Lancaster (pictured front left on a retreat with deacons and priests at Whalley Abbey) said: "Our Diocesan Vision 2026: Healthy Churches Transforming Communities emphasises the importance of making disciples, being witnesses and growing leaders for Jesus Christ.
"Thank Your Vicar Week is a great idea as our hard-working clergy are a key part of the Vision work and we should honour them for the important role they have in building up their church families in faith to reach out and to serve their communities."
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Churches are being invited to hold a prayer of thanks for their clergy on Sunday or interview their vicar as part of their service.
Rt Rev Philip North Bishop of Burnley (pictured front right) added: "I hope many in our parishes and schools will make an effort to thank their own vicar in some way.
"It doesn't have to be a grand gesture - a simple card can often mean just as much as something more elaborate."
Asked whether clergy can feel taken for granted, Claire Walker answered: "I think that's all too common, I'm afraid.
"For pastors, depending on their role, it can be quite isolated. They don't always have a network of support."
Click here to listen to Claire Walker from St Luke's Healthcare for the Clergy speaking with Premier's Alex Williams:
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