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Resources, training and practical advice for all who serve in our churches and local communities.
We celebrate our Self-Supporting Ministers (SSMs) in all their many and varied roles and callings: they are a rich part of the diverse ways this diocese serves our people.
Our Children, Youth and Families Team works to advise, resource, train and equip people who work with children, youth and families in church, at school or at home.
The Diocese has been awarded £1.98m by the national Church of England towards a new programme to form new churches and revitalise existing ones.
Being yourself and being prayerfully open to all possibilities will help you discern God’s calling whatever stage in life you are at.
Information and guidance about historic church buildings, including faculties, furnishings, chancel repairs, churchyards, project management, roof alarms and more.
We want to support the parishes in their task of deepening the faith of all God's people and of releasing their gifts for service of many kinds.
Information about financial accounts, budgeting, purchasing, investments, giving, Gift Aid, grants, legacies, fees, employment, fees, Parish Share, VAT and more.
Information from the Diocesan Registry about PCCs, patronage, marriage law, church charities and more.
Our Mission Enablers work alongside those actively engaged in parish ministry to facilitate local mission.
Search and discover resources which enable the church's mission to make disciples, show God's love to all and tell others about Jesus. Filter results by category, age group, keywords and more.
APCM forms, Data Protection Forms, Electoral Roll forms, Parish demographics and statistics, Register of Activities and more.
Promoting your church and inviting visitors to engage with our faith through websites, social media, press coverage, campaigns and more.
Safeguarding is at the heart of our Christian faith.
Churches have a long and impressive history of social action, fuelled by a deep desire to show God's love in action.
Information for clergy including training, finance, grants, counselling, sabbaticals and more. Includes information for clergy spouses.
Information about ordinations; documents and downloads for curates; and title post listings.
A Licensed Lay Minister (or Reader) is a voluntary minister authorised by the bishop to teach and preach, conduct worship and assist with the pastoral ministry of a church.
An Authorised Worship Assistant (AWA) is, within his or her own benefice, able to assist the incumbent with the Ministry of the Word and in conducting worship.
Selection and appointment, duties, handbook and more.
Information for those with key roles such as Parish Safeguarding Officers, Treasurers, Legacy Officers, Sports Ministers and more.
