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Vacancy in See - Consultation Surveys Now Open  - Diocese of Liverpool

Following the resignation of Bishop John Perumbalath in July 2025 the See of Liverpool became vacant, and since that time the diocese has been led led by Bishop Ruth Worsley as Interim Bishop.

Vacancy in See has now entered the consultation phase and surveys to discern and advise the Vacancy in See Committee have now opened.

This is an important moment in the life of our diocese as we prayerfully look ahead to the appointment of a permanent diocesan bishop.

A key part of this process is heari...
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LCR Food Systems Roadmap Launch - Diocese of Liverpool

The launch of the Liverpool City Region Food Systems Roadmap, organised by Feeding Liverpool, marked an important moment in our region’s response to food poverty and at its heart was the voice and leadership of Rev Canon Dr Ellen Loudon, Director of Social Justice here at the Diocese of Liverpool.

As Director of Social Justice in the Diocese and Chair of the VS6 Partnership, Ellen has brought clarity and conviction to the cause. Speaking with determination and conviction, she set out the realit...
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Women's Voices: Being Christian: Being Woman - Diocese of Liverpool

Thursday 14th May 2026 | 9:30am – 3:00pm | St Peter’s Church, Green Lane, Formby, Liverpool L37 7DL

As we begin the second quarter of the twenty-first century, how are women experiencing faith in the Church and what might we learn from Bible women? Combining academic rigour with reflective practice and rigorous honesty, this is a day for all concerned with being and encouraging Christian women.

Tickets are £30 to include lunch and can be booked here.
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Easter Egg Appeal Sees Record Numbers in Crosby - Diocese of Liverpool

For the third year running, St Faith’s Church, Crosby has come together with the local community to support families through Easter Sunday via their Easter egg appeal!

St Faith’s and the Diocese of Liverpool give thanks to the incredible kindness of people across Crosby and Waterloo, a fantastic 193 Easter eggs have been donated to Sefton Foodbank – almost double last year’s total of 100 eggs!

Revd Louis Johnson shared his thanks:

“We want to say an eggstra special thank you to everyone who d...
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Bishop Ruth's Good Friday Message - Diocese of Liverpool

It is Good Friday, it’s the culmination of Holy Week in that walk to the cross that Christ engaged in. I am here in my garden, a wild corner. It’s rather a grey day and here I am sitting on the little fire pits that we’ve constructed to share with our kids. Gardens, fire pits, they all speak of that story of betrayal that Jesus experienced. Betrayal by friends there in the Garden of Gethsemane when Judas came and indicated that this was the one the Romans needed to arrest. And of course, where P...
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An Easter Prayer from Church Together in England - Diocese of Liverpool

Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Lord of life,in the joy of Easter morning we give you thanks:that light has overcome evil,that love has triumphed over death,and that in Christ a new creation has begun.

Yet we bring before you a world still marked by suffering, by war and division,by grief, fear, and injustice.Hold in your mercy all who suffer,and make us instruments of your peace.

Risen Christ,as you passed through death into life, draw us also into that new life:that we may li...
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Bishop Ruth's Easter Message - Diocese of Liverpool

“Hallelujah! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Hallelujah! it’s Easter Sunday – what a wonderful day to celebrate the good news of Jesus. This is what it’s all about. At Christmas we celebrate a baby’s birth, but now we move from the crib, through the cross, to that which is beyond the grave. That’s the story of God coming into our world and wanting to show us his love for each and every one of us.

“And so today, the story which has been such a page turner throughout the week: from that mome...
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Bishop Ruth's Sermon from the Chrism Eucharist Service - Diocese of Liverpool

Thankyou brothers and sisters for being here today at this very special service as we enter Holy week.  And thank you for all the care, love and prayer you show through your ministries as disciples, lay leaders and clergy.  Thank you especially for this past year of service and the way in which you have supported me as your bishop.  Thank you!

It was a delight to be present for the Installation of Archbishop Sarah last week in Canterbury.  Two thousand people gathered to mark a moment in histor...
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Church at School: Offering a Children Friendly Way to Encounter with Jesus - Diocese of Liverpool

In Blundellsands, a growing partnership between St Nicholas Church and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is helping children and families explore faith together in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Church at School, a monthly worship group based in the school hall, first began in 2019 as part of a church planting initiative led by Revd Keith Thornborough during his curacy. Its aim was to work with the local C of E primary school to introduce more children to Jesus and help young famil...
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The Very Reverend Simon Robinson announced as new Bishop of Warrington - Diocese of Liverpool

This morning, a Downing Street announcement confirmed that His Majesty the King has approved the nomination of The Very Reverend Simon Robinson as the next Bishop of Warrington.

Ordained in 2012, Simon has served as Dean of Truro since January 2024, having previously undertaken the role as Interim Dean in October 2022. During his tenure, he has impressed many through the strength of his faith and conviction that Truro should be a place of excellence in worship, mission and welcome. Simon serves...
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Emergency Repair Details and an Update from your Clergy Housing Team - Diocese of Liverpool

From 1st January 2026, Jessica Howard, has taken up the role of Acting Clergy Housing Manager alongside her role as Appointments Secretary. Please see below an update from Jessica regarding her new role:

‘This is a very exciting opportunity to deepen the Clergy Housing Team’s relationship with our Clergy, and to make proactive changes which, I hope, will result in less worry about your housing and repairs. I look forward to developing the relationship further between our small but dedicated Cle...