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Hundreds gather at Coventry Cathedral to say goodbye to Bishop Christopher

Hundreds of people from across the diocese and beyond gathered at Coventry Cathedral on the 4th November for a service of thanksgiving and farewell to Bishop Christopher.

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Blue Roof Coffee celebrates one year serving the Chapelfields community

On Monday 30th October people gathered at St Mary Magdalen Church in Chapelfields to celebrate the anniversary of the Blue Roof Coffee van. The piaggio ape van was parked outside and the volunteer baristas made free drinks for those attending the celebrations and passers-by.

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Steve Coomber announced as the new Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance

The Right Reverend Dr Christopher Cocksworth, the Bishop of Coventry is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Steve Coomber to the role of Chair of the Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance.

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Remembrance poppy cascade at St Peter's, Wellesbourne

Over 8000 knitted poppies have been created by St Peter's congregation members and villagers in Wellesbourne ahead of this year's Remembrance commemorations.

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Bishop Christopher introduces the House of Bishops' statement on the war in Gaza

Bishop Christopher introduces the House of Bishops' statement on the war in Gaza

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An introduction to our Growing Faith Enabler

James Henney is our Growing Faith Enabler.

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“Face to Face with Jesus” resource for churches

St Clare’s at the Cathedral have launched a new resource for churches, “Face to Face with Jesus” featuring 40 postcards portraying images of Jesus Christ from through the ages and around the world.

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150 New Worshipping Communities

The vision of the diocese is for 150 new worshipping communities to be established by the end of 2030.

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Saluting our Sisters exhibition at All Saints', Leamington

October is Black History Month and this year's theme is 'Saluting our Sisters'. All Saints' Church, Leamington have marked Black History Month with an exhibition on the contribution of black women to society. 

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Coventry Cathedral holds prayer vigil for Israel and Palestine

On Wednesday October 18th 2023 at 8pm – 8.45pm, Coventry Cathedral, one of the world’s oldest religious-based centres for reconciliation, will be holding a prayer vigil for Israel and Palestine.

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