News & Stories


Bishop Martyn gives keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ conference

17th October 2023

On Tuesday 17 October, Bishop Martyn gave the keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ first racial justice conference, drawing on his reflections on our diocese's journey towards intercultural communities.


Update from Bishop Martyn

29th September 2023

Bishop Martyn shared a video update in which he reflects upon our diocesan vision

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Celebrating September Confirmations Around The Diocese

25th September 2023

As we move through the Season of Creation, services of confirmation continue in the diocese, with Bishop Saju and Bishop Martin leading three celebrations during September


Bishop Martyn calls on Government to develop strategy for integration

14th September 2023

On Thursday 14 September, Bishop Martyn spoke in the House of Lords calling for a robust long-term strategy from Government to help people of different faiths and cultures live well together here in the UK.

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Speaking of Dignity

4th August 2023

A guest post by Bishop Martyn for the Confederation of School Trusts’ Blog

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Stories of faith from Easter Baptisms and Confirmations

17th April 2023

This Easter Sunday saw our Bishops out in the diocese for services and sharing the message of transforming hope for the suffering from families hit by the cost of living, to the challenges for farmers and asylum seekers in our county


Bishop's Lent Appeal 2023 - Home For Good

20th February 2023

Find out more about this year's Lent Appeal


Bishop's statement at General Synod during Living in Love and Faith debate

8th February 2023

Bishop Martyn speaks out against aggression that has hurt LGBTQI+ Christians


General Synod to debate Bishops' Living in Love and Faith proposals

20th January 2023

Bishops committed to a church that is diverse, where people can hold very different views and nevertheless live well together, and worship and work together in God’s kingdom


Bishop speaks on Living in Love and Faith (LLF)

18th January 2023

The LLF proposals will be outlined in a report to the Church’s General Synod, which meets in London in February.

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