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Clergy and Staff moves April 2025

23 April 2025

Information about clergy moving into and around the Diocese.

A visit to an afterschool Choir Club 

22 April 2025
Wooden figures in a choir formation, with the words 'choir club'

Creating youth-led communities: Chris Kettel’s journey so far in youth work

22 April 2025

Chris Kettel shares about his journey into youth work and how his leadership approach has developed to let young people lead.

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Statement from the London College of Bishops on the passing of Pope Francis 

21 April 2025
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An Easter message from the Bishop of London

15 April 2025

'At the heart of the turbulent events of Holy Week and Easter, there are moments of extraordinary and unexpected stillness.'

Messy Peace and Reconciliation

15 April 2025
Two children standing at the alter in St Paul's cathedral, looking at a peace dove

Lent Offering 2025: Stories from our Churches

01 April 2025

Some inspiring examples of how church communities engaged with the Diocesan Lent offering this year.

Clergy and Staff moves March 2025

31 March 2025

Information about clergy moving into and around the Diocese.

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