Synod sets out developing Vision, Governance Reform and Safeguarding Progress
On Saturday 14 March Diocesan Synod met at Bishop Stopford School in Kettering.
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St Mary the Virgin, Finedon awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
St Mary the Virgin Church, Finedon has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create an inclusive and accessible space for community and educational activities and social events.
Bishop’s Missioner Steps Into the Cold
Bishop's Missioner, Becky Dyball is braving an intentionally uncomfortable night at A Night in the Nave, the 2026 Sleep Out hosted by Light Project Peterborough inside the historic Peterborough Cathedral. Her choice to step into the cold is a thoughtful act of solidarity—an invitation to reflect, to care, and to support those in our city who face true hardship each day.
Eco Team at Holy Spirit Church, Bretton plant 300 trees in local park
The Eco Team at Holy Spirit Church, Bretton recently held a successful day planting 300 trees in a local park as part of their on going focus to care for God’s creation
Bishop Debbie joins St John’s Church Corby for Mission Focus Sunday
On 1 February, Bishop Debbie joined the congregation of St John’s Church, Corby for their Mission Focus Sunday, a service dedicated to celebrating and exploring the work of the church’s own initiative: The Chapel Gym. The service highlighted the gym’s story, its mission values, and included the commissioning of 12 new gym chaplains.
Launde Abbey welcomes the Revd Anna Walker as Deputy Warden
Launde Abbey welcomed their new Deputy Warden, the Revd Anna Walker, in a service of welcome on Tuesday 3 February. The licensing service, held in the chapel at Launde, was led by the Bishop of Leicester alongside Bishop Debbie and was full of music, prayer and celebration, with staff, volunteers, trustees and friends of Launde Abbey present.
Archbishop of Canterbury is reintroduced to the House of Lords
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally, was formally reintroduced to the House of Lords on Thursday 5 February, supported by The Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, and Rt Revd Debbie Sellin, the Bishop of Peterborough.
Katharine of Aragon Festival culminates with commemoration service
On Friday, 30 January, Peterborough Cathedral held a commemoration and wreath laying service in tribute to Katharine of Aragon as part of their annual service honouring the Queen.
Stories from Light Project Peterborough
Light Project Peterborough is the Bishop’s Charity. As part of our focus on their work we hear Billy and Rebecca's story.
For the girl who thought the church 'didn’t do women'
A personal reflection on the confirmation of Bishop Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury
