
Janet Sewell & Helen McGowan
'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


