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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 14h

Praying today for the Service of Baptism and Confirmation for Rotherham and Laughton Deanery at Rotherham Minster. Over 40 candidates will be confirmed by Bishop Leah this evening.

#LightsforChrist

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 16h

Today we pray for:
Our safeguarding team, Sian Checkley, Rachel Tankard, Elina Penttila, Claire Sayce & Deborah Corker-Vaughan, as they handle enquiries, offer training & support victims #SheffPrayer

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 1d

We encourage everyone to come along: clergy, lay leaders, and members of all our churches. These gatherings are for the whole Diocese, and your presence will help us to celebrate being one body in Christ. Each gathering runs from 7pm to 9pm, and all are warmly invited to attend.

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 1d

You will have the chance to:

✝️ Meet Bishop Leah & hear her speak about her faith in Jesus Christ & her hopes for her ministry as Bishop.
✝️ Hear a short Bible study from Bishop Pete.
✝️ Meet your Archdeacon – in Sheffield & Rotherham this will be an early opportunity to meet Revd Canon David Gerrard.

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 1d

⛪ Twinned Deanery Gatherings

As part of our shared life together as a Diocese, we are once again holding a series of Twinned Deanery Gatherings this autumn. The next gathering will take place on 5 November at St Peter’s Warmsworth.

A gathering of people at a recent Development Day

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 1d

Today we pray for:
Wilson Carlile Centre and the work of Church Army Evangelists across our diocese. Matt Barlow, the new CEO #SheffPrayer

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 2d

Mussarat Iqbal, who also serves as Churchwarden, and Zarish Nadeem were nominated by the PCC and prepared for this ministry by the Diocese. They will now serve for three years as leaders within their parish, offering pastoral care, encouragement, and a focal point for discipleship and service.

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 2d

✝️ First multilingual authorisation service for Focal Ministers

St James’ Church, Doncaster, has celebrated the authorisation of two new Focal Ministers, marking a step forward in its mission and growth.

www.sheffield.anglican.org/first-multilingual-authorisation-service-for-focal-ministers/

First Multilingual Authorisation Service for Focal Ministers - The Diocese of Sheffield

Two more candidates have been authorised as Focal Ministers in the Diocese.

www.sheffield.anglican.org

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 2d

Jon discusses:

✝️ His family coming to faith at the same time
✝️ Working in banking after studying marine biology
✝️ When he first asked someone to pray for him
✝️ The warm welcome at Anston, Woodseats and Norton Lees
✝️ The three methods for making tea in Yorkshire

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 2d

‘Jesus provides this hope. I realised there’s more to life than getting a degree, getting a job, getting married – I found that in the person of Jesus’.

Revd Jon Hidden, Oversight Minister and Priest in Charge of St Chad's & St Paul’s Norton Lees, is on the podcast today.

➡️ sheffdio.org/podcast

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 2d

Today we pray for:
Diocesan Advisory Committee #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 3d

The Bishop of Sheffield’s Annual Lecture will take place on Monday 2 March (evening, University of Sheffield) and Tuesday 3 March (daytime, Sheffield Cathedral).

This year’s theme is ‘AI and the Purposes of God’, with guest speaker Revd Dr Simon Cross.

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 3d

Today we pray for:
All Saints, Wath-upon-Dearne: Charles Burton, John Parker #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 4d

Today we pray for:
Christ Church, Brampton Bierlow: Charles Burton, John Parker #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 5d

‘The illness has really brought out my thankfulness. I’m grateful for every day…and I try to live each day in the knowledge that one day it will be the last day of my life.’

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 5d

Bishop Pete’s interview with The Yorkshire Post about his new memoir, ‘A Year of the Lord’s Favour: Grace in times of need’, can be read here 👇

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/...

‘I didn’t know whether I would be drawing up a bucket list’ - Pete Wilcox on his cancer diagnosis as he moved to Yorkshire to become Bishop of Sheffield

In his recently released memoir, Dr Pete Wilcox reflects on becoming Bishop of Sheffield at the same time as being diagnosed with cancer. Laura Reid speaks to him.

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 5d

Today we pray for:
Luke the Evangelist: ‘In my former book’ (Acts 1:1). Give thanks that Luke gave us both a Gospel & an account of the early Church. Three churches in our Diocese celebrate a patronal festival today #SheffPrayer

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 6d

@bishoppete.bsky.social spoke in the House of Lords yesterday during a debate on the Middle East, asking for assurances that financial support and medical supplies reach the hospital so it can continue to serve the people of North Gaza.

youtu.be/jkA5MuVKZQE

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 6d

Today we pray for:
St Peter Hoyland & St Andrew Hoyland: pray for the churchwardens in the vacancy #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 7d

Today we pray for:
Assistant Bishops Richard Blackburn, Tim Ellis, Stephen Race & Rob Munro #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 8d

Bishop Pete has been speaking on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, and asking a question on the temporary suspension of new applications to a refugee family reunion scheme.

The full debate can be found on Parliament TV.

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 8d

‘We must not keep families apart. No separated children should be prevented from re-uniting with their parents.'

@bishoppete.bsky.social has been in the House of Lords this week 👇

youtu.be/kKYKaHLZFaE

Bishop Pete on refugee family reunion scheme

YouTube video by DioceseofSheffield

youtu.be

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 8d

Today we pray for:
Clergy Open Day: clergy from outside our diocese can come to explore our vision, strategy & current vacancies #SheffPrayer

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 9d

Today we pray for:
Grants Committee meeting tomorrow. Pray for wisdom in allocating funds & for each church seeking assistance #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 10d

@bishoppete.bsky.social has been speaking in the House of Lords today, asking a question on the topic of the number of asylum claims based on religious conversion.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah5K...

Bishop Pete question on asylum claims based on religious conversion

YouTube video by DioceseofSheffield

www.youtube.com

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