Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Interim Bishop of Liverpool

13/06/2026

We are delighted to share that Maggie Swinson, Chair of the Liverpool Diocesan Board of Finance and Lay Canon and Chapter Trustee of Liverpool Cathedral, has been awarded an OBE in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours for services to the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.

For more than four decades, Maggie has given outstanding service to the Church at local and national levels. Her leadership has helped shape the life of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion through roles including membership of General Synod, leadership within the Anglican Consultative Council, and her ongoing service to the Diocese of Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral.

As Chair of the Liverpool Diocesan Board of Finance and a Lay Canon and Chapter Trustee of Liverpool Cathedral, Maggie is known for her wisdom, integrity and unwavering commitment to the Church's mission. She has been a tireless advocate for collaborative leadership, strong governance and the flourishing of communities across the Church.

Bishop Ruth said:

"It is wonderful to see Maggie's remarkable contribution to the life of the Church recognised in this way.

For many years, Maggie has offered thoughtful and faithful leadership at every level of the Church's life. Whether serving within Liverpool, General Synod or the Anglican Communion, she has brought a deep commitment to service, collaboration and the flourishing of others.

Maggie combines strategic insight with genuine humility and grace. She has helped shape conversations across the Church nationally and internationally, while always remaining grounded in the practical realities of parish and diocesan life.

This honour reflects not only her outstanding leadership but also her lifelong dedication to serving Christ. We give thanks for all that Maggie has contributed and which we continue to benefit from, and I am delighted to offer my warmest congratulations."

Please join us in congratulating Maggie on this wonderful and well-deserved recognition 💙

11/06/2026

Church leaders from across Merseyside are inviting Christians to join in prayer for peace ahead of a planned demonstration taking place in Walton on Saturday. Many…

26/05/2026

Where do I start?

I think I spent the whole of the Pentecost weekend smiling away, all by God's grace. It was a such a profound joy and memorable moment to stand in the magnificent Liverpool cathedral, to sing God's praises together, to pray together, to unpick Holy Scripture and to raise our hearts to heaven knowing that God is the God of Love who calls us all into his service.

Thank you for the very many messages of welcome and support and for the assurance of prayers as I settle into this new ministry as your Bishop of Warrington. Thank you to everyone who helped me in the creation of the Welcome service and to everyone who took part in whatever way. The Scripture passages, the hymns and the anthems all have a deep resonance in my life over many years; to experience them all gathered into one spiritual moment was very moving.

Importantly for me and for Bishop Ruth, I am so grateful for the Act of Commitment and the Litany of Hope written by Fr Steven Shakespeare. I will read them often and pray the Litany of Hope regularly. Thank you for joining in with those hopes and prayers. I encourage you to use the Litany of Hope regularly as together we live and tell the story of Jesus.

I am struck by these words from Psalm 133 in Morning Prayer today:

'Behold how good and pleasant it is to dwell together in unity.'

May we work together sharing the Gospel of Good News confidently, celebrating the great gifts of humanity, seek peace always, being kind, gentle and compassion to all who meet on this pilgrimage of life.

Please pray for me as I pray for you,
+Simon

(C) Dave Jones

26/03/2026

It was a privilege to attend the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally's installation service yesterday at Canterbury Cathedral.

This is a historic moment in the life of the church and I look forward to working with the Archbishop of Canterbury as she enters this new role of ministry in the Church of England.

15/01/2026

Yesterday's statement from the House of Bishops on Living in Love and Faith acknowledges both the depth of feeling across the Church and the complexity of the questions we continue to hold together. I am mindful that for many this will feel unresolved, and that sense of uncertainty can be painful and tiring. My prayer is that we continue to treat one another with generosity, honesty and care as we walk this path together. - Bishop Ruth

23/12/2025

Wishing everyone across the Diocese of Liverpool a very happy Christmas 🙏

Hear from Bishop Ruth Worsley as she delivers her Christmas message to the Diocese of Liverpool.