On Saturday 27th June, eight new priests are to be ordained at Coventry Cathedral by Bishop Sophie. The new priests have already served as deacons for a year. On their ordination as priests they will remain in their present parishes while their on-going training continues.
As the new Director of the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative (WMRJI), Jennie Johnson is committed to creating church spaces which are places of welcoming and belonging to everyone, regardless of their background. She has a real desire for seeing God’s justice in the world and believes we all have a role to play in that.
On Sunday 28th June at 10.30am five new deacons will be ordained at Coventry Cathedral by The Bishop of Coventry, the Right Reverend Sophie Jelley.
Bishop Sophie launches our Lay Ministry campaign this week with an article encouraging all believers to find out how they may be gifted to bless to their world.
Andy Waddams, Director of Communications and Engagement, writes about how football connects with faith in this world cup season.
After 13 years of ministry as Dean of Coventry Cathedral, Dean John Witcombe led his final services yesterday. His final sermon in the role was preached at Choral Evensong, bringing to a close a significant chapter of faithful and inspiring ministry.
RECOGNISE (6-12 July 2026) is a national week of recognition for everyone involved in ministry with children, young people, and their families (CYPF Ministers for short).
The Church of England’s online service this week comes from a church in our diocese - Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon - the place where William Shakespeare was baptised and is buried.
The two-day event at St Mary’s Warwick invites residents, visitors, schools and local organisations to come together in a shared celebration of peace, diversity and collective action.
Coffee with the Canons brings together members of the cathedral’s clergy with guests from across its community and beyond, exploring the personal journeys, faith stories and experiences that shape one of the UK’s most internationally recognised centres of reconciliation.
