'Divine Inspiration' is a unique project funded by English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund. It enables churches in our Diocese to look at how they can improve their welcome, explore and share their built heritage and tell engaging stories to those who make visits. We run a regular FREE training programme for those who are signed up to the project. We also work closely with churches who are considering alternative uses, other than worship, for their building. We currently have over 100 churches on board. If your church would like to be involved with this exciting project please get in touch.

The project officers are Helen McGowan helen.mcgowan@divine-inspiration.org.uk and Janet Sewell janet.sewell@divine-inspiration.org.uk and are contactable by phone on 024 7652 1306

Our website can be found at http://www.divine-inspiration.org.uk.

Janet Sewell & Helen McGowan

Away Day Facilities

 Please see the following list of facilities that parishes are able to use around the diocese, click here

The Gatekeeper

Back copies of The Gatekeeper, our monthly newsletter, can be downloaded by clicking on the following links: 

November 08 click here

December 08 click here

February 09 click here

March 09 click here

May 09 click here

July 09 click here

Our Toolkit

Downloadable resources can be accessed from here:

Writing a Better Statement of Significance  here

Getting Noticed here

Opening with Confidence here

Producing Better Resources for Visitors here

Top Ten tips for Welcoming Visitors to Your Church here

Church Opening Arrangements

Here is a list detailing all churches in our diocese.  Some are open, some are closed and some have special arrangements for opening. 

 Open Churches: here