Bishop's Reflections #5 The Gift of Lent
15th February 2021In this week's video reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift we have in Lent.
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Hands on prayers for your daily walk
15th February 2021The Community of the Tree of Life in partnership with Glenwood Youth and The Not Yet Now have created an all age friendly set of practical prayers that can be done during half term and beyond
Paul-Gordon Chandler consecrated as new Bishop of Wyoming
15th February 2021On Saturday, 13 February, the Revd Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler was consecrated as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Wyoming in a service which was streamed online. The Diocese of Wyoming is one of our international link dioceses.
How can discipleship courses work online?
15th February 2021Discipleship and everyday faith don't stop during lockdown, they just look slightly different. A few weeks ago we wrote about some churches from the diocese which have been running enquirers courses (courses aimed at introducing those who are not yet Christians to the Christian faith). Now we're catching up with a couple of churches which have held courses to help their existing church members grow in the depth of their discipleship.
Farewells and Hellos for Launde Abbey
12th February 2021Launde's Warden and Chaplain have announced that they decided last summer they will retire this August and a new interim Chair has just been appointed as Bishop Guli prepares for her move to Chelmsford
Bishops' announcement: Diocesan Racial Equity Strategy agreed by the Bishop's Leadership Team
10th February 2021Bishop Martyn and Bishop Guli have issued this statement this afternoon
Bishop's Reflections #4 The Gift of a New Language
8th February 2021In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift of a new language - the language of lament
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Ancient Practice goes hi-tec
1st February 2021With many churches not open for in-person meetings and services at the moment, some are experimenting with innovative new ways of connecting with their communities. At St Andrews, North Kilworth, part of the Avon Swift team of churches, the ancient practice of pilgrimage has been given a modern twist with their QR code churchyard pilgrimage.
Bishop's Reflections #3 - The Gift of Waiting
1st February 2021In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift of waiting
Licensing at St Peter's signals new season of mission for Oadby church
25th January 2021Yesterday saw Jon Tearne and Sami Lindsey licensed to St Peter's, Oadby as part of an exciting plan to revitalise the church's mission and ministry there. The vision is to continue to build on St Peter's well established and valued civic role and to become more intentionally mission focussed, with a particular emphasis on engaging with children, young people, families, and young adults.
