Diocese of Coventry eBulletin

November update from our Diocesan Secretary In this month’s update, read about our response to the cost of living crisis, news about Diocesan Synod, and Bishop Christopher’s approval of a new Lay Ministries Framework. Read more

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Lay People In this video Rob Harrison discusses the role of lay people. Read more

Cost of Living Online Group Many of us will be feeling the effects of the cost of living crisis. In the last few years, costs have been steadily rising, with inflation at a 30-year high and food, fuel and energy prices increasing with wages and benefits not keeping up. For some the result of this is devastating, with rising numbers unable to meet their basic living needs such as adequate heating for the home, appropriate clothing or good nutrition. Churches are also suffering with increasing costs which in inhibiting their abilities host services and events as well as helping those in need. In this group you will find advice and resources to help your church navigate the cost of living crisis. You’ll also be able to ask questions and share ideas with others. Read more

Diocesan News Coventry Cathedral Confirmation Service The Bishop of Coventry will be holding a baptism confirmation service at Coventry Cathedral on 20th November at 4pm. Anyone wishing to take part or with candidates for the service should get in touch with Helen Walker (helen.walker@bishop-coventry.org) for further details. Cathedral Chapter - Seeking Non Executive Vice Chair Now that the law has been changed and Cathedrals can become registered charities, our Cathedral is refreshing its governance. As part of this a new Chapter will be created. In line with the new law, each Chapter must have a senior non-Executive Vice Chair. The Cathedral is engaging with a recruitment agency to fill this role, but is obviously keen to ensure that as many as possible see this opportunity and can apply. Full details can be found through the agency (Nurole)’s site. You can find out more and register your interest by clicking here. For any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to contact anna-maeve.thomas@nurole.com. The closing date is 10 November 2022. Warm Space Is your church becoming a warm space this winter? We would love to hear from you! We are collating a list of churches in our diocese that are warm spaces. We would love to feature you on the diocesan website. Please email anna.laycock@coventry.anglican.org St Mark's Academy Have your faith stretched and your heart enlarged this Autumn. St Marks Academy are offering three 6-week courses: Bible Handling (Thursday morning), Faith and Theology (Monday evening) and Emotional and Spiritual Health (Monday evening). For more information, click here.

Diocesan Vacancies Director of Communications and Engagement 35 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend working required £48,670.00 per annum plus Life Assurance and 8.5%  Employer Pension Contributions The Diocese of Coventry is seeking to appoint a Director of Communications and Engagement to lead on the development and implementation of a Communications and Engagement strategy which enables the Diocese to fulfil our mission purpose of: worshipping God, making new disciples, and transforming communities and achieve our vision of Restored health, new growth and renewed relationships. This post reports to the Diocesan Secretary and is based in the Coventry Office. The main responsibilities are: – Develop and implement a Communications and Engagement strategy – Plan and build internal and external content for various communications platforms, social media and manage the content strategy and development of an organisation-wide editorial calendar – Create brand guidelines and oversee their implementation – Manage all press relations, statements and announcements for the Diocese – Act as spokesperson for the diocese and Bishops when required, and advise the Bishop of Coventry on episcopal relations with the media and communications with the diocese – Advise and support senior staff, clergy and parish officers on all aspects of their communications. The successful applicant will have experience of: – Experience in a similar role, within a complex organisational structure – Building strong relationships and leading communications – Developing a communications and engagement strategy – Crisis and media communications management – Developing digital and social media platforms to fit with missional purpose and vision – Understanding of the Church of England parochial system and the wider organisation of the diocese. For more information, click here.

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