Who is bishop-designate Julie Conalty?
A bit more background on the bishop-designate of Birkenhead, Julie Conalty, including photographs and comments from her and others taken from the two-day mini-tour of the diocese this week.
News
The next Bishops of Birkenhead and Stockport
The Venerable Julie Conalty, currently Archdeacon of Tonbridge, will be the next Bishop of Birkenhead, and the Revd Canon Sam Corley, currently Rector of Leeds Minster, will be the next Bishop of Stockport.
23 May TKC: Revd Hannah Hupfield
In this final video for Thy Kingdom Come 2021, the Revd Hannah Hupfield offers a prayer for us all as we mark Pentecost. Hannah is the Vicar of High Lane in the Diocese of Chester.
22 May TKC: Revd Jeremy Dussek
The Revd Jeremy Dussek asks God to help us to know that it is from God that human love and human touch comes, like everything else that is good and beautiful. The video is part of a series for Thy Kingdom Come.
21 May TKC: Revd Peter Froggatt
The Revd Peter Froggatt contributes a prayer video for Thy Kingdom Come. In it he asks God to give us today the things we need for today and save us from wanting more than our share.
The Mustard Seed Project
St Wilfrid’s Church, Grappenhall has commissioned a creative project in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. This project has now launched and is called The Mustard Seed, to respond to the theme of ‘faith from home’.
Youth Speak aims to shape future diocese
The diocese is seeking young people to contribute to shaping the future of the diocese. If you know of any young people who would like to be involved in growing and changing the church, do let them know about Youth Speak.
20 May TKC: Revd Gary Kennaugh
The Revd Gary Kennaugh is the vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Stalybridge. Schools, students, and those who have lost their jobs are among the people his parish is praying for as part of the 'Thy Kingdom Come' series of prayers.Â
19 May TKC: Bishop Mark
Bishop Mark offers a prayer for Thy Kingdom Come in which he asks the Holy Spirit to help us to help others, especially those who have drifted from God, or who find it impossible to believe, or who are trapped by fear and guilt.
18 May TKC: Revd Cathy Helm
The Revd Cathy Helm asks God to change our hearts and for help in praying for others so that they can know Christ for themselves. Her prayer is part of a daily series of prayers in contribution to Thy Kingdom Come.
17 May TKC: Andy Glover
Andy Glover, Team Leader at HBC Chester, invites the Holy Spirit to fill those we pray for with a yearning for God. Andy's prayer is one in a series from people who are praying for our parishes as part of Thy Kingdom Come.
16 May TKC: John Hulse
John Hulse, Churchwarden of St Mary's, Astbury, reminds us that we are all sinners and asks God for forgiveness and mercy. John's prayer is one in a series from individuals across the diocese being shared as part of Thy Kingdom Come.
15 May TKC: Emily Allen
Emily Allen shares a prayer in which she invites God to fill our hearts with thanksgiving for all the blessings we receive in life. Individuals from around the diocese are sharing a prayer a day until 23 May as part of Thy Kingdom Come.
13 May TKC: Rachel Hsuan
Rachel Hsuan from St Mary's Church, Upton, shares a short video to mark the beginning of Thy Kingdom Come. Individuals from parishes across our diocese are sharing daily prayers as part of the global prayer initiative.
Elections to the Diocesan Synod
The Diocesan Secretary, George Colville, says the process for elections to the Diocesan Synod is due to start with the issue of nomination papers to Deanery Synod members on 17 May. The deadline for returning them will be 11 June.
Register now for LLF taster days
Commending the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) materials, Bishop Mark asks everyone to engage in the process. Two taster days in June will offer people an overview of the LLF materials and help parishes hold conversations locally.
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90 laps of the City Walls by 90 year old
The Reverend Canon John Stanley, OBE, who is 90 on 20 May has challenged himself to walk the City Walls of Chester 90 times by his birthday. He aims to complete his goal on Thursday 20 May 2021.
New guidance on contested heritage
The Church of England has published guidance for parishes and cathedrals to consider the history of their buildings and congregations and potentially address concerns over memorials with links to slavery and other contested heritage.
Bishop Mark pays homage to the Queen
The Bishop of Chester, Mark Tanner, has paid homage to the Queen, paving the way for his installation on 26 June at Chester Cathedral. Speaking afterward, Bishop Mark said he was "honoured".
All change in the Ministry Team
Both the Director of Ministry, the Revd Canon Dr Christopher Burkett, and the Continuing Ministerial Development Adviser, the Revd David Herbert, are due to retire on 31 July after many years of combined service.
"Communicate the love of Jesus"
The Revd Elaine White is the Curate at St Mary's Liscard, Wallasey, an urban area of deprivation. In the lead-up to Thy Kingdom Come, she offers two prayers that have been inspired by the sense of community she has witnessed.
"That’s when I come out changed"
Writing in the May edition of the Chester Diocesan News, Bishop Mark Tanner, is urging the whole diocese to join in with Thy Kingdom Come, the global prayer movement, which begins on Thursday 13 May.
"Preach the kingdom of heaven"
Paul Nelson, Churchwarden at St Andrew's, West Kirby, prays that he and his parish are able to preach the kingdom of heaven out in the streets to the whole community and not just to those "in our fine church buildings".
Chester Diocesan News is out now
The May edition of the Chester Diocesan News is now available. It focuses on 'Thy Kingdom Come' (global prayer movement) which will happen from 13 - 23 May 2021. Bishop Mark writes the introduction.
Higher Bebington features in national report
More than 4,000 Church of England parishes are estimated to have stepped up their support to local communities according to a national report, which features a case study on Higher Bebington.
A secret out in the open
The Revd Lynn Boyle was emotionally burdened for decades by the memories of abuse she suffered in childhood. She finally sought support from her family and parish and with God's help has come through the process a stronger person.
"We're going to pray for our children"
John Mason, Treasurer, and worshipper in Bunbury, shares some of the things he and his parish will be praying for during Thy Kingdom Come, the global initiative in which Christians are called to pray from Ascension to Pentecost.
TLT gets fresh funding to continue
Transforming Lives Together has been successful in obtaining funding from the Cheshire Community Fund and the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to continue supporting churches to provide food to vulnerable people.
St Chads Romiley on Songs of Praise
When married couple Nigel and Rachael Stephens decided to change their lives, by leaving the Estate agent business behind to concentrate on what God wanted them to do, things just grew and grew beyond their expectations.
Christian intent or impact?
Ahead of Thy Kingdom Come, the Revd Lynne Cullens offers a short prayer for her parish. She prays that people will go out to the community with good Christian intentions but also make an impact for the common good too.
