Restoration programme enables church to become the centre of the community
To celebrate 800 years since their first recorded incumbent, St Peter & St Paul’s Church in Rothersthorpe has embarked on an ambitious refurbishment programme.
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Prayer is at the heart of Holy Week at St Giles, Desborough
Taking inspiration from the Diocesan Year of Prayer, St Giles made prayer their focus in a variety of ways during Holy Week.
Peace is the focus at St John the Baptist, Piddington during VE Day celebrations
A display of doves created by school children offered a chance to reflect on the importance of peace during VE Day celebrations.
Ordinations 2025
Meet our ordinands and deacons who will be ordained on 5 and 6 July.
Diocesan Office in Peterborough receives Bronze Eco Church Award
The Diocesan Office in Peterborough has received a Bronze Eco Church Award marking an important step on their Eco Church journey
Ministry Experience Scheme Interns enjoy mid-year retreat
The three day retreat was an opportunity to reflect on how God is shaping their ministry and calling.
House of Bishops statement on Gaza
The House of Bishops which has been meeting this week has issued a statement on the situation in Gaza. Bishop Debbie has added her name to this statement and continues to pray for this situation.
‘It's all about family’ : Creating sustainable church growth
The Revd Michael Moore from St Mary’s Church in Peterborough has seen his congregation more than double over the time he has been in post with 31% are under 20, including 15% under age 10. But Michael says it’s not about doing anything special, ‘its all bog standard Church of England stuff’ he says.
Brixworth deanery celebrates lay volunteers
Brixworth Deanery Synod met on 7 May to recognise and celebrate the work of lay volunteers in deanery churches. They were delighted to welcome almost 100 lay volunteers and provided a light buffet to enable people to socialise and network.
Remembering Richard Pestell
It is with sadness that we announce that Richard Pestell, former Diocesan Secretary, died on May 8. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday 5th June at 2pm at St Peter's Church, Weston Favell.
