Clergy Gathering 2025
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Have fun at the Cheshire Show
Love working with children and their families? Got a current DBS and have been safely recruited by your church? Then we want YOU on our team!
Let's talk about New Worshipping Communities!
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.
Will joy come in the morning?
Archdeacon Jane reflects on what Holy Week and Easter will look like this year, as her treatment means she's not able to worship in the usual way.
Easter Rideout is a roaring success
The Bishop of Chester's Easter Rideout to raise funds for vital transport needs in the Democratic Republic of Congo has smashed its target and we're still going!
Death of Pope Francis - a message from Mark Tanner, Bishop of Chester
The Bishop of Chester has expressed his condolences and offered prayers on hearing of Pope Francis’ death on this Easter Monday morning.
Bishop Mark's Easter Message
Easter? It's absurd!
Easter Maintenance & Repairs
Church House will close on Thursday 17 April at 5pm and reopen on Tuesday 22 April at 9am. These are the contacts for emergency call outs.
Bishop Rides Out for Palm Sunday
The Bishop of Chester, Mark Tanner was accompanied by CMA: Staffordshire & Shropshire with West Midlands Branch, Bikers Church UK and local bikers for a Palm Sunday service led by Bishop Mark, Rev. Robin Pye and Rachel Roberts at St Catherine’s, Over Alderley in the Knutsford Deanery.
Everyday Faith - podcast panellists revealed
On Wednesday 14 May, St Mark’s Church in Bredbury will host an evening that aims to spark conversations across the deaneries of Stockport, Chadkirk, and Mottram.
Appointment of Diocesan Secretary & Chief Executive Officer
The Bishop of Chester has announced that Jane Pleace has accepted the role of Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer for Chester Diocesan Board of Finance.
Speak Out: Stay Safe
New free safeguarding resources for parishes coming soon
Poorly Poverty
Archdeacon Jane reflects on how being ‘poorly’ has reminded her of our utter dependence on God and the importance of relationship.
Chester Cathedral College of Canons Study Day
Them and us?: The role of the Church in polarised times.
RE Conference extends invitation
RE teachers of non-church schools are invited to this year's Annual RE Conference on Thursday 22 May.
Filming, Phones, Fun and Faith
Churches across the diocese have been learning how to use mobile phones to make videos.
Visit to St Ann's Hospice
Bishop Julie has been finding out about the new development at St Ann's Hospice
Easter Trail in Hartford
The Easter story is coming to life at St John’s, Hartford through an immersive guided trail using creative props and scenery, where school children and visitors are given guided storytelling tours of the last days of the life of Jesus, his death and resurrection.
Everyday Faith ... a live conversation!
Join us to discuss how small shifts in our daily habits impact the people we meet each day, in the places where God places us throughout the week, outside of our church walls.
Choosing vulnerability
A personal health update from Ven Jane Proudfoot, Archdeacon of Macclesfield
Let's talk about New Worshipping Communities!
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.
Biking Bishop's Easter Road Plan
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.
Bishops get a grilling in Cheadle
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.
An Inspirational Weekend
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.
Could you be a Parish Eco Representative?
Jill Elston, the Diocesan Environment Adviser, is encouraging parishes to appoint a Parish Eco Representative to support churches with their Creation Care initiatives.
Your Data Counts!
In the next few weeks, our Strategy Team will be getting in touch with other diocesan and parish office holders to broaden our understanding about them.
DAVID OKETE VUVUIRI VUNAGI
Bishop Mark and Bishop Sam pay tribute to the former Archbishop of Melanesia.
Celebrating Different Minds
Songs of Praise visits Chester Diocese to celebrate Neurodiversity Month and an invitation to a special service on Sunday 16 March
Fr Mark Turner
Details of the Funeral of Fr Mark Turner, Friday 21 March at St Paul's, Hooton.
HAVE YOUR SAY!
The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is vital to the funding of works on so many of our church buildings, impacting on our mission and built heritage. Please take part in this survey to lobby parliament for continued assistance.
