As we seek to live out our Called Together vision, there are a number of pioneering ministry opportunities, initiatives and campaigns that we are committed to supporting.
On this page, we signpost to the many different ministries and initiatives supported in the Diocese that church leaders may wish to engage with. Browse the sections below to find out more about them.
Elsewhere on the website, we also have dedicated sections on:
- Community Engagement - practical ideas and support to extend your outreach into the wider community.
- Faith in Action - be inspired by stories and personal testimonies of outreach and ministry in the Diocese.
- Parish spirituality - opportunities and courses to help develop the spiritual lives of your parish teams and wider congregation.
Living in Love and Faith
Living in Love and Faith is a learning and listening process taking place across The Church of England to help individuals, parishes, deaneries and dioceses, reflect on our shared humanity and sexual identity.
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Anna Chaplaincy
Our pioneering ministry and work with older people aims to equip churches to support older people and convey the message that people with dementia and their carers are welcome in our churches
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Sport and well-being ministry
Sport is a big part of many people’s lives and faith should be integrated with this.
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Modern Slavery
As a Diocese we are working in partnership with The Clewer Initiative and the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority to raise awareness of modern slavery and help churches develop strategies to detect modern slavery in their communities and provide victims with support and care.
Raising awareness of domestic abuse
We are working in partnership with specialist agencies like White Ribbon UK to deliver workshops and raise awareness and understanding in churches across the Diocese, about domestic abuse.
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Creating an overseas link
We enjoy friendships with a number of overseas dioceses. They provide opportunities for schools, churches and communities to form enriching relationships with Christians in other parts of the world.
Home for Good
Home for Good’s purpose it is to ‘find a home for every child who needs one’. There are opportunities in the Diocese for churches to receive training, information and connections to support and champion Home for Good's work locally.