Chris Burke

The Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral are at the heart of the monastic site that was once home to the Benedictine Abbey of St Werburgh. Their unique scheme of glazing depicts the liturgical calendar.

The Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral are at the heart of the monastic site that was once home to the Benedictine Abbey of St Werburgh. Their unique scheme of glazing depicts the liturgical calendar.

Voting is open. The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass window. 12 finalists for YOU to vote for.

This gorgeous finalist is the Cloister Windows at Chester Cathedral #DivineLight

See all of the 12 and vote for YOUR favourite on the link below ⤵️

https://ow.ly/AxLm50XXJhl

This looks like a great resource for local communities during Advent.

This is really encouraging news. I look forward to working with local communities as they develop new areas of mission and ministry, hopeful that we are sharing a transformational Gospel.

Graphic image with text reading 'We Believe' in large, turquoise cursive font, followed by 'Exploring the Nicene Creed' in smaller print. The Church of England logo is at the bottom.

Join us for a special webinar on 1 May as we explore our new 'We Believe' resources, created to help churches celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed.

Find out more and sign up at cofe.io/NiceneCreedWebinar.

Great to licence Julian Patching as Associate Priest (SSM) at St Andrew’s, Hornchurch. All in the midst of their regular BCP Holy Communion.

First bishops for racial justice appointed | The Church of England The Bishop of Kirkstall, Arun Arora, and the Bishop of Croydon, Rosemarie Mallett, have been appointed by the Archbishop of York and the Bishop of London as the first joint lead bishops for the Church...

“Bishop Rosemarie and Bishop Arun have set an excellent example in their pastoral roles as bishops and in their work at a national level. "

Lead bishops for racial justice have been appointed by the Church of England for the first time.

Read the full announcement at cofe.io/RacialJusticeBishops.

Archbishop of York leads fifth anniversary of National Online Service | The Church of England This Sunday, the Church of England’s National Online Service will mark its fifth anniversary, with a special service led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.

This Sunday, our National Online Service will mark its fifth anniversary.

Every week, the service reaches thousands of people and is a valued resource for many who cannot attend a service in person.

Read more at cofe.io/FifthAnniversary.

Loved chatting about estates ministry
Come to #MultiplyEstatesMission conference to connect, be inspired & equipped
Hear about Become & Estates Apprentices
Tickets: ccx.org.uk/multiply-estates-mission
Article: churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/14-march/features/features/a-calling-to-estates-ministry

How to encourage digital giving at Easter | The Church of England Have you ever wondered how your church can encourage generosity and maximise giving over the Easter period? The Digital Giving team have some tips to help you do just that.

Have you ever wondered how your church can encourage generosity and maximise giving over the Easter period?

This year’s Lent and Easter theme, Living Hope, offers a wonderful opportunity to encourage generosity.

Read some tips from the the Digital Giving team at cofe.io/EasterDigitalGiving.

So, I’ve just joined Blue Sky. Now trying to find all the people I followed in the other place and also those who followed me.