Diocese of Liverpool

09/06/2026

Celebrate National Recognise Week by joining our Youth, Children and Families’ team for a special series of ‘Recognise’ prayer walks.

Across 7 walks, each spanning the boundary of two deaneries, we will celebrate and give thanks for the incredible volunteers who serve children and young people across our diocese 🚶

👉 Check out our website for more details >

Join the Diocese of Liverpool’s Youth, Children’s & Families’ Team for a special series of ‘Recognise’ prayer walks/pilgrimage, taking place during National Recognise Week. Together, we…

08/06/2026

📢 Friendly reminder to Treasurers, Finance Assistants, Officers, and anyone responsible for parish finances: please submit your Return of Parish Finance form as soon as possible.

✅ Using My Fund Accounting Online? Generate your return by following the guidance available on our website
✅ Using a paper form? Please use the diocesan version from our website, as we collect different data from the national form.
✅ Need access to the Online Parish Returns Portal? Contact [email protected] for login details.

Thank you for all your hard work throughout the year. If you need any help completing your return or have any questions, please get in touch.

If you have any questions about the return process, support is available.

06/06/2026

🙌 A new chapter begins for St Helens

More than a change of name, the Minster represents a vision for worship, hospitality, community engagement and hope.

Congratulations to everyone who has helped make this vision a reality!

👉 Read more:

Church’s vision is to be ‘God’s family’ in Merseyside town. Madeleine Davies reports

05/06/2026

Join us on 25th June for our 13th Annual Micah Lecture 🗣️

This year’s speaker is Rev Timothy Goode, Canon for Congregational Discipleship and Nurture at York Minster. With a wealth of experience from across the Diocese of Southwark - including roles at Croydon Minster and as Rector of St Margaret’s Lee, Timothy brings deep insight into discipleship, inclusion and ministry.

Find out more and book your place here: https://bit.ly/4vlE5W8

03/06/2026

The Diocese is blessed by countless friendly, welcoming and inspiring volunteers whose generosity enriches every aspect of diocesan life 👐

Every volunteer - including those at Christ Church Norris Green - Part of Christ Our Hope Liverpool, to name but a few - plays a vital role in our communities, and their service is a valuable expression of faith in action.

To every volunteer this National Volunteers’ Week – thank you. Thank you for your time, your effort, your care, your knowledge and your dedication to God and to the Diocese 💙

02/06/2026

This Volunteers' Week, Bishop Ruth shares a message of thanks to the inspiring volunteers who do incredible work across our Diocese:

“During Volunteers' Week, I want to offer my heartfelt thanks and prayers to all those who give their time and energy to others across our Diocese. Your kindness and generosity make a huge impact in our churches, schools and communities. You truly are an expression of God’s love. Thank you!”

We couldn’t spread the word of God without you 💙

👉 Read more: https://liverpoolcofe.org/celebrating-volunteers-week-across-the-diocese/

01/06/2026

We pray June is a wonderful and prosperous month 🌺

Amen 🙏

As we enter the month of June, join with us in prayer. 🙏

Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.

29/05/2026

Less than one month to go until we gather at the stunning Liverpool Cathedral to bear witness to the ordination of priests and deacons. ✨

✝️On Saturday, 20th June at 3pm we'll be gathering for deacon to priesthood ordinations.
🙏Sunday 28th June, at 10:30am, join us to celebrate those being ordained to Deacon.

So for now, save that date and we cant wait to welcome you to Liverpool Cathedral for one of the most important events in the Diocese of Liverpool. 💙

29/05/2026

The Diocese of Liverpool's Statement of Needs has now been published.

Drawing on feedback gathered through surveys, consultation events and conversations held during Vacancy in See Committee meetings, the document reflects the opportunities, challenges and priorities identified by people across the Diocese and beyond.

Read the Statement of Needs here: https://liverpoolcofe.org/vacancy-in-see/

27/05/2026

Are you a Toddler Group Leader or volunteer across the Diocese of Liverpool? If so, why not join us for Little Lights, Big Hope - A Celebration Evening for Toddler Group Leaders and Volunteers!

On Monday 15th June, during National Month of Prayer for Toddler Groups, we'll be meeting at Liverpool Cathedral. ⛪

This will be a time to:

🌟 Celebrate all that is happening in our toddler groups
🙏 Pray together for the children, families, and communities we serve
🌱 Be encouraged and inspired for the future
🤝 Connect with others and begin building supportive networks

Whether you are new to leading or have years of experience, this evening is for you - a chance to pause and reflect alongside others who share your heart for this ministry.🙏

👉Sign up today: https://ow.ly/OAtA50Z4g88