News and stories - Diocese of Coventry

Welcome to our new Readers

On Saturday 9 September the annual Reader Celebration Service was held in Coventry Cathedral and led by the Bishop of Coventry. One new Reader was licensed and two transferred into the diocese.

Appointment of Bishop Ruth Worsley as Acting Diocesan Bishop.

Appointment of Bishop Ruth, Bishop of Taunton, as Acting Diocesan Bishop.

Plans for the Diocese of Coventry during Vacancy-in-See

Appointment of Bishop Paul Thomas, Bishop of Oswestry, as Assistant Bishop

In June, 8000 primary school children and 1000 adults attended ALIVE 2023, a massive praise party organised by the Coventry Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) in partnership with Imagine Ministries and Feed the Hungry.

Alcester Minister publishes book

Reverend Dr Julian Davey, Assistant Minister at Alcester Minster Churches, has written a book called 'My Grace is Sufficient'.

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Studley Dementia Cafe

Studley Parish Church has started a free monthly dementia café at their Parish Church Centre. At the café, people living with dementia and their carers can enjoy tea, coffee and cakes whilst chatting to supportive volunteers and taking part in an activity.

Celtic Forest Church at Napton

The Celtic Forest Church at St Lawrence’s, Napton on the Hill, has recently celebrated their first anniversary. We join them at Summer Solstice to find out what happens at a Celtic Forest Church meeting.

New Assistant Warden of Readers

Bishop Christopher is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Trewick as Assistant Warden of Readers to work alongside Jo King, Warden of Readers.

An interview with Bishop John

During his final weeks as the Bishop of Warwick, we sat down with Bishop John to reflect on his ministry. Bishop John is a much-loved Bishop and will be greatly missed when he retires on the 7th August after more than eighteen years in the role. We wish him all the best for the future.