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.
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.
Gareth Fitzpatrick, Diocesan Evangelism Enabler, reflects on evangelism following the latest Bishop's Study Day.
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.
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.
The Revd Clive Hicks, Healthy Churches Development Enabler, writes about being a healthy church outside the church building and on the streets - Healthy Streetlife.
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.
As we continue our February theme of Healthy Churches, we look at the importance of inspiring worship. The Revd Charlotte Jackson, Vicar of St Thomas, Keresley, writes about how they bring inspiring worship to their services.
The Revd Kate Mier, Vicar of the Arden Marches Churches, talks about how their group of churches are intentionally working to be healthy churches, particularly in preparation for a period of interregnum later this year.
Bishop Sophie has written to the diocese as her welcome and installation date is confirmed.
