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December update from our Diocesan Secretary Our diocesan secretary, Jacqueline Ladds, gives an update. Read more

Together for Change Annual Report Together for Change are pleased to release their Annual Report for 2021. Read more

St Botolph’s Church extension is complete St Botolph’s, Burton Hastings in Nuneaton Deanery has completed its extension which adds an accessible toilet and small kitchen to the church. Read more

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Jesus and the Gospels Explore the four gospels and find fresh ways of talking about what Jesus means to you When: Wednesday 18 January – 15 February 2023, 7pm to 9.30pm Venue: St. John’s Church, Westwood Read more

Worship Leaders Breakfast Do you have a role leading others in worship? We would love for you to come and gather with other worship leaders for pastries and a cuppa, as we share together some of the joys and the frustrations of the role we play in church life. Read more

Diocesan News Leamington Spa Christmas Tree Festival Sparkling, magical, unique: Come and visit the Christmas Tree Festival in the glorious splendour of All Saints’ Parish Church, Leamington Spa. Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th December, 3.00-7.00pm. Café Tisto, serving hot and cold drinks and traditional Ukrainian food prepared by our Ukrainian team, Simone and Valentine, will be open during most of the festival (not Sundays). Free entry, donations welcome. For more information, click here. Cost of living crisis grants Julia and Hans Rausing Trust: grants of up to 20% of annual turnover to help food banks meet their immediate financial needs until Spring 2023. Eligible costs: utilities, food, household items, core food bank staffing costs, volunteer expenses, storage and distribution. Severn Trent Water: between £5K to £20K to cover the core costs of maintaining activities during the current crisis. Eligible costs: include management/ administration, utilities, fundraising, communications, governance/compliance. Comic Relief (Emergency Cost of Living Appeal): to support community groups who need it most. Eligible costs could include foodbanks, mental health support, warm winter clothes, electric blankets, water bottles, energy top-up cards and food vouchers. For more information, click here.

Diocesan Vacancies Vicar, St Nicholas with St Barnabas, Kenilworth St Nicholas with St Barnabas are looking for a priest rooted in prayer with the pastoral and leadership gifts that will continue to build the confidence of this church community to grow its missional capacity. For more information, click here. Priest-in-Charge, St Paul's Foleshill In 2022 the adjoining parish of Foleshill St Laurence has been designated as one of 6 Diocesan Mission Hubs; to equip and resource parishes in mission and discipleship.  Following discernment and consultation, it is envisaged that the successful postholder will be supported in ministry through a new hub collaborative leadership team between St Laurence’s and St Paul’s (and potentially other parishes).  This would initially be on a relational basis to establish trust and to identify potential areas for shared mission opportunities – including the planting of new worshipping communities. For more information, click here.  Associate Minister House for Duty, Hillmorton We are seeking a priest who will help us to grow missionally, discipling and nurturing those in our midst; someone who is prepared to meet people where they are at, bringing the light and love of Christ into new lives. For more information, click here.

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