A personal health update from Ven Jane Proudfoot, Archdeacon of Macclesfield

Bishop Mark, Bishop Sam and Bishop Julie were welcomed in schools and churches to their Deanery Visit to Cheadle. They also visited Cheadle Mosque, St Anne's Hospice and The Governor's House pub.

The Bishop of Chester, Mark Tanner will swap his robes and mitre for a crash helmet and motorbiking leathers when he takes to the roads on a 1200cc BMW to journey through Holy Week and celebrate the Easter weekend.

We are holding three events for people who are excited about New Worshipping Communities across Chester Diocese and we are inviting anyone who is interested, has an idea, or is giving it a go already to come together, either in person or online, to be inspired, and explore how God is working in our different contexts.

Jill Elston, the Diocesan Environment Adviser, is encouraging parishes to appoint a Parish Eco Representative to support churches with their Creation Care initiatives.

Over the weekend of 1-2 March, the Diocesan Ministry Team held two large events for ordained and licensed ministers, with excellent feedback for both days. A report from Simon Chesters, Director for Ministry.