News - Diocese of Liverpool

Bishop Richard says farewell to our diocese

First published on: 19th April 2018

On Saturday we hold Bishop Richard's Farewell service in our cathedral. To mark this today we publish a series of reflections from the Bishop from his time here. We also publish his final address to Synod

CofE encourages every minister to join The Great Vocations Conversation

First published on: 18th April 2018

The Church of England this week have launched a national campaign focusing on vocations.

Environment Summit

First published on: 17th April 2018

We spoke to Phil Leigh Diocesan Environmental Officer about what he hopes this spring's Environmental Summit will achieve.

Clergy Moves and other Ministry Appointments

First published on: 17th April 2018

There have been a number of clergy moves and ministry appointments we list them here.

Church of England Calling?

First published on: 13th April 2018

If you are a vicar, curate, youth or children's leader, churchwarden, or an LML or Reader - when did you last talk to someone about how God might be calling them? Not too recently, then Vocation Sunday on 22nd April is a great chance to get vocations into the conversation.

Diocesan Synod votes to introduce Parish Share Option 2

First published on: 12th April 2018

Following a full and engaging debate at Diocesan Synod in March, members overwhelmingly endorsed new Parish Share Option 2 proposals.

Keystone has been our solace in dealing with the reality of a loved one with dem

First published on: 4th April 2018

Following on from our article about Keystone that helps carers and cared for with Dementia, we spoke to two of the carers that use the service about their experiences.

How we are focusing on developing spiritual direction and planting worship commu

First published on: 22nd March 2018

Dawn Harrison spoke to us about what her role as Schools Development Minister involves and how it fits in with her work as Bishops Officer for Spiritual Direction.

Contactless Card Readers

First published on: 22nd March 2018

Following a national trial of contactless card readers, the Parish Buying service now has contracts with two companies: SumUp and iZettle. Church of England parishes are able to buy card readers at a discount through the Parish Buying website and use them with specially negotiated low transaction rates.

Our Bigger Church -physically and spiritually - has helped us to make a Bigger D

First published on: 22nd March 2018

Standing proudly at the top of Rose Lane in South Liverpool is Mossley Hill Church's Hilltop Centre. Since 2011 the Church has been on a transformational journey, reordering inside the church building and renovating the church rooms