Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published
The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published today (7 November 2024).
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Let there be light parties!
Churches across the Diocese of Chester held light night events as an alternative to Halloween parties this week.
Kintsugi Hope - clergy wellbeing programme
This Kintsugi Hope Well-being Group for Chester Diocese clergy is to explore how to maintain positive mental and emotion well-being in the midst of our busy lives.
First Flourish in Winsford
St Chad’s CE Primary School in Winsford is one of our first schools in the Diocese to roll out the Flourish Project with a service held in school on the 17th October.
Reclaiming Narratives for Black History Month
Reclaiming Narratives is the theme of this year's Black History Month
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Two years at Foxhill
Husband and wife, Revd Lucy and Revd David Brewster took up their respective roles of Director and Chaplain of Foxhill in autumn 2022. As they celebrate their second anniversary and the launch of a new website, they have been reflecting on their journey and what they have learned, sharing their vision for the future.
Church House Christian Aid Fundraiser
An 'open house' coffee and cake drop-in at Church House organised by Archdeacon Jane Proudfoot was an opportunity to meet with a team from Christian Aid led by Revd John Plant, British Church Relations Lead.
Licensing of Lay Ministers
On Saturday 12th October at Chester Cathedral, Bishop Mark licensed 6 new Readers, 4 new Pastoral Workers and one new Licensed Lay Worker, as well as giving new licences to 4 Readers transferring to new parishes.
Teaching the Lord’s Prayer across the North of England
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell plans to teach the Lord’s Prayer across the North of England throughout 2025, a priority of his vision for Faith in the North.
Building Faith with LEGO
Chester Diocese receives funding for brick church resources
Jesus Shaped People in Runcorn
St Andrew's, Grange are the third church to join the programme
Cheshire Agricultural Chaplaincy
The Cheshire Agricultural Chaplaincy is an organisation that offers help and pastoral support to farm workers and their families across the county.
RNLI 200th Anniversary Scroll in Chester
Bishop Mark has signed a commemorative scroll celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Royal Naval Lifeboat Institute which visited Chester Cathedral on a UK tour
Church Planting, Past and Present
Reflections from Ephesus on the missional activity of St Paul, and what we can learn for our Diocesan strategy.
Make the most of the Church Support Hub
The Church Support Hub is a website offering resources and learning to support people, churches and dioceses to grow, and to realise the Church’s Vision and Strategy in parishes and local communities.
Church communications - free media training
Using mobile phones to make great videos for your church communications
Renowned Chester stained glass artist explored in Cathedral exhibition
An exhibition and programme of activities celebrating the life of Trena Cox, a twentieth-century woman stained glass artist from Chester opens at Chester Cathedral on Monday 7 October, and runs until Friday 8 November.
Heswall's Lighthouse leads the way in Green Church Awards
Congratulations to The Lighthouse Church in Heswall which has been recognised in the Church Times Green Church Awards winning the Green Building category.
National Church Magazine Award for St Christopher's Pott Shrigley
The Gold Award for the best church magazine in a competition run by the Association for Church Editors (ACE) has been won by a magazine from this Diocese.
Ramping it up in Rock Ferry
A new ramp at St Peter's Church, Rock Ferry provides better access for wheelchair users and pushchairs, and has the added benefit of opening up the entrance to the church to make it more inviting to people in the community.
Modern Day Slavery Resources
The Clewer Initiative has developed a number of resources to help PSOs, clergy, church members and chaplaincies in their vital mission.
Season of Creation in Macclesfield
Creationtide, also known as the Season of Creation, invites us to embrace and share our responsibility for caring for the Earth and all its inhabitants. St Michael & All Angels in Macclesfield offers a glimpse into their efforts during this special time.
Lighthouse Church shortlisted for award
The Light House Church in Heswall has made it through to the final three in the Church Times Green Church Awards 2024. The winners are due to be announced on 26 September when three representatives of Heswall church will be in London to find out if they have been successful.
Bramhall Art Festival - Engaging with the community
St Michael's Church in Bramhall is hosting an arts festival between 27 September and 5 October, which promises to be bigger and more ambitious than their previous festivals, which often attracted 2000-3000 people.
The Quiet Path … now in paperback
Foxhill favourite publishes a new book of walking and noticing
New Distinctiveness & Worship Officer
We welcome Ali Rice to the team at Church House where she will be working 2 days a week supporting schools and those working alongside them in their collective worship and Christian distinctiveness development work.
New Lead Bishop for self-supporting ministers
Bishop Julie Conalty has been appointed to represent the Church of England’s 3,000 self-supporting ordained ministers.
Cheshire Harvest at the Cathedral
Revd Anne Lawson, Chaplain to the Royal Cheshire Show is looking forward to celebrating Harvest at Chester Cathedral on 22 September 2024. Here she speaks with Nick Birchall, owner of the Cheese Shop, Nantwich and also Liz Parkin, show manager of the Nantwich Show.
Last RNLI service for Revd Paul Rossiter
Last Sunday on 8 September, the Vicar of St Hildeburgh's Parish Church, Hoylake and also the Chaplain for the town's RNLI Lifeboat station held his last service for the for the crews, staff, volunteers and families of the RNLI lifeboat stations at Hoylake and the station at West Kirby.
