New Messy Church community at Wyken
Over the past year St Mary Magdalene with Risen Christ, Wyken have started a popular new Messy Church community. We chat to Vicar of Wyken, the Revd Paul Pavlou, about the new community.
News and stories
Canon Mary Gregory to be new Bishop of Reading
The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Canon Mary Gregory, Canon Residentiary for Arts and Reconciliation at Coventry Cathedral, for nomination to the Suffragan See of Reading, in the Diocese of Oxford, in succession to Bishop Olivia Graham, following her retirement.
Hope4 awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Hope4 are delighted to have been awarded The Kings Award for Voluntary Service, 2024. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups.
An update on Eco Church
Godfrey Armitage, Diocesan Environment Officer, gives us an update on Eco Church.
Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod – November 2024
A Presidential Address given by the Acting Bishop of Coventry, The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, at the November 2024 session of Coventry Diocesan Synod.
Three reflections on the Everybody Talking Jesus Roadshow
Since June, Archdeacon Barry and Diocesan Evangelism Enabler, Gareth Fitzpatrick, have been travelling to different churches in the diocese discussing the findings of the ‘2022 Talking Jesus’ survey and using these findings to explore how we can communicate the good news of Jesus in a way that is clear, natural and compelling. Here Gareth gives three reflections on what he learnt on the roadshow.
The Resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Following the publication of an independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England's handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth, the Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned.
Digital Giving Device Rollout
Churches across the diocese are seeing the benefits of receiving free digital giving devices.
Honorary Canons appointed at Coventry Cathedral
Three new Honorary Canons will be appointed at Coventry Cathedral this week.
An Update on Bishop Ruth and Future Plans
Bishop Ruth has been here in Coventry now for almost a year supporting the life and mission of the Church in this diocese.
