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Order of St Richard Awards

Nominations are now open for this year's Order of St Richard Awards with encouragement to nominate people from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds. You can read about last years winners here:
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Racial Justice Sunday 12 February

Bishop Ruth and Bishop Will are to lead services during Racial Justice Week in Brighton and Crawley
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2023 Lent course published

Bishop Martin introduces the 2023 Diocesan Lent course - Who then is this? Please find out more and watch the introduction video on our Youtube channel
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Living in Love and Faith - recent bishops' meeting

For the first time, under historic plans outlined after a meeting of the Bishops of the Church of England, same-sex couples will be able to come to church to give thanks for their relationship and to seek God’s blessing. Click on the link below to read Bishop Martin's statement
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The Cathedral Theology Network at Chichester Cathedral

Free and accessible online learning in theology, prayer and history for Christians and enquirers from the cathedrals of Chichester and Lichfield.
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Ministry Training Brochure for clergy and lay people

The Developing Ministries brochure offers training and resources that will appeal to those in every kind of ministry in the Diocese of Chichester.
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Year of the Old Testament

‘Proclaiming the Mystery of Faith’ is the headline title for the three-year programme that has now been launched in the diocese. The Year of the Old Testament is 2023, and this will include a fortnightly online book group exploring the first two books of the Bible. Find out more by clicking the link below
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A prayer for today

Lord God,
your Son left the riches of heaven
and became poor for our sake:
when we prosper save us from pride,
when we are needy save us from despair,
that we may trust in you alone;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.