Bishop Debbie visited FoodCycle Peterborough at Park Road Baptist Church on Sunday 6 July, meeting volunteers and experiencing firsthand a community initiative that provides free meals, friendship and practical support to local people.
A dedicated supporter of the Mothers’ Union has helped celebrate the charity’s 150th anniversary by completing a remarkable golfing challenge, raising more than £800 to support its work across the Diocese.
On Sunday 14 June, more than 50 singers from choirs across the Wellingborough, Higham Ferrers and Kettering Deaneries gathered at the Parish Church of All Hallows, Wellingborough, to celebrate the Royal School of Church Music’s (RSCM) Music Sunday with a Festival Choral Evensong.
We are delighted to welcome Andy Brown as Children and Youth Programme Lead.
On Saturday 11 July a Church Army service of admitting and commissioning was held at Sheffield Cathedral. This year, one of those being commissioned was Donna Holmes Elmore who minsters at St Mary the Virgin Church, Burton Latimer, part of the Kettering deanery.
Four children and youth ministers from the Diocese were among those invited to a special celebration at Lambeth Palace as part of RECOGNISE 2026, a national initiative honouring those who serve children, young people and families across the Church of England.
More than 60 volunteers and ministry workers from across the Diocese were given a special opportunity to rest, recharge and be celebrated during a series of overnight retreats at Launde Abbey as part of RECOGNISE 2026.
The consecration of Alex Hughes to be Bishop of Brixworth took place on Thursday 16 July at Westminster Abbey.
The Church of England must commit itself to the long work of rebuilding trust if it is to be a credible witness to the gospel and to society, General Synod heard this week during a debate introduced by the Bishop Debbie.
Members of Diocesan Synod were joined by parish treasurers from across the Diocese on Wednesday 8 July for a meeting focused on parish share.
