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An interview with Stratford's new Minister for Outreach and Nurture

The Revd Matt Ford, Associate Minister for Outreach and Nurture at Holy Trinity Stratford Upon Avon, talks about his new role.

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Sybil Hanson awarded The Coventry Award of Merit

Sybil Hanson is one of six stars and community champions in Coventry that have been honoured with The Coventry Award of Merit for their contributions to the city.

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Camp Hill Parish Church flourishes after reopening

We chat to the Revd Tris Peattie, curate at Camp Hill Parish Church, about the reopening of Camp Hill Parish Church and their hopes for the future.

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47 grants awarded in 2024

2024 was a very busy year for grants to parishes from the diocese with a total of 47 grants being approved across the Diocesan Mission Fund, Church Fabric Fund, Church Improvement Fund, Net Zero and Offa House Spirituality Capital Fund.

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Wild Bright Hope, The Big Church Read Lent Book 2025

Lent is a journey of hope. During Lent we reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross and hope for his resurrection. In Wild Bright Hope twelve Anglican writers examine Christian hope in their different ministries.

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Evangelism as Marmite

Gareth Fitzpatrick, Diocesan Evangelism Enabler, reflects on evangelism following the latest Bishop's Study Day.

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Revd Kate Massey appointed Canon for Arts and Reconciliation

It gives us great pleasure to announce that, following a national search, the Bishop of Coventry has invited the Revd Canon Kate Massey to take up the role of Canon for Arts and Reconciliation in Coventry Cathedral.

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'Rounded off' lives can make for healthier churches

The Revd Clive Hicks, Healthy Churches Development Enabler, writes about the seemingly 'ordinary' people in our churches who quietly with their influence make churches healthier.

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Healthy Churches: The Great Outdoors and Healthy Streetlife

The Revd Clive Hicks, Healthy Churches Development Enabler, writes about being a healthy church outside the church building and on the streets - Healthy Streetlife.

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Bishop Sophie confirmed as Bishop of Coventry

The Rt Revd Sophie Jelley has been confirmed as the new Bishop of Coventry by the Bishop of London in a service at Lambeth Palace in London on the 14th February 2025.

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