The latest edition of Great St Mary's eMag
First published on: 16th July 2021There is lots of great articles in this edition, particularly appropriate to vocations candidates and trainees for both lay and ordained ministry.
News
Diocesan Card Reader Initiative
First published on: 9th July 2021There is still funding available to help parishes pay for a contactless card reader.
Welcoming People Back: Running Events and Activities
First published on: 9th July 2021As we head towards the lifting of all restrictions, the thought of returning to delivering events and activities might still be daunting.
Grants Update: Cultural Recovery Fund
First published on: 9th July 2021The third round of the Government's Cultural Recovery Fund was recently announced.
A simple livestream or recording set-up
First published on: 8th July 2021If simple appeals to you - perhaps your team is small, or you'd like to build your confidence and skills before moving into something more involved – here are some tips from the CofE Digital Team for taking a simple approach to livestreaming.
easyfundraising - helping your church raise funds.
First published on: 8th July 2021Is your church using easyfundraising to raise its income yet? If not, find out more here.
easyfundraising - helping your church raise funds.
First published on: 8th July 2021Is your church using easyfundraising to raise its income yet? If not, find out more here.
A step-by-step guide to online and onsite services
First published on: 8th July 2021This website resource combines missional and digital wisdom from the Church of England to inspire and inform churches planning for the post-covid online world.
Petertide Ordinations 2021
First published on: 6th July 2021Here are a few photographs from the Ordination of Priests and Deacons at Ely Cathedral on the 3rd and 4th July, 2021.
Do You Help with your Church Building?
First published on: 29th June 2021Our Building Volunteers Survey is your opportunity to tell us about your experiences so we can identify what is working well, as well as areas that need improving particularly with regards to training, support and recognition. The results will inform the training and support that the Church Buildings Team provides and also discussions with external organisations.
Guide to setting up equipment in your church building
First published on: 23rd June 2021Here is some guidance from a Church of England Learning Labs Blog about where to put the cameras and microphones you have, in order to get the best results.
Petertide Ordinations 2021
First published on: 17th June 2021The Ember Prayer Booklet and an introduction to those being ordained Priest and Deacon over the 3rd and 4th July 2021.
Congratulations to Brian Macdonald-Milne
First published on: 16th June 2021Who on 28th May 2021, celebrated the 60th anniversary of his Priesting in Blackburn Cathedral, for future service in Melanesia in the Western Pacific.
Diocesan budget and accounts
First published on: 16th June 2021Ever wondered how the Diocese spends money and where it goes? This is all laid out on the Diocesan budget and accounts pages of the website.
Have you signed-up to the Digital Labs Newsletter?
First published on: 16th June 2021If not, you really should!
Diocesan Announcements and Newsletters
First published on: 16th June 2021A reminder that you can sign-up to the Diocesan e-newsletter to receive monthly updates to your inbox.
A simple livestream or recording set-up
First published on: 16th June 2021If simple appeals to you - perhaps your team is small, or you'd like to build your confidence and skills before moving into something more involved – here are some tips from the CofE Digital Team for taking a simple approach to livestreaming.
Archdeacons' Visitation News
First published on: 10th June 2021The latest Archdeacons' Visitation News - Issue 16, Summer 2021 - is now available.
GDPR training courses provided via Parish buying
First published on: 9th June 2021A reminder that Parish Buying members have access to discounted GDPR training courses, to help keep your PCC training up-to-date.
Filming and photography in churches – consent and GDPR
First published on: 7th June 2021A New Church of England Digital Labs Blog