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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 5h

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 · 5h

‘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 👇

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Bishop Pete on refugee family reunion scheme

YouTube video by DioceseofSheffield

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 7h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

@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

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 2d

Pupils at Tankersley St Peter’s C of E Primary School took part in a very special worship last Friday, exploring the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer. It was led by the members of the Worship Council 👇

www.sheffield.anglican.org/lords-prayer-worship-at-tankersley-school/

Lord's Prayer Worship at Tankersley School - The Diocese of Sheffield

Pupils got involved in learning about the significance of the Lord's Prayer.

www.sheffield.anglican.org

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 2d

✝️ Black History Month

A suite of resources for churches to start conversations about anti-racism work and understanding are available from The Church of England, with questions for reflection 👇

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What's race got to do with it? - YouTube

A suite of resources for churches to start conversations about anti-racism work and understanding, with questions for reflection.

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 2d

#LightsforChrist

Bishop Pete @bishoppete.bsky.social · 2d

Such a wonderful batch of candidates for Confirmation in Wath Deanery last night! @sheffdio.org #LightsForChrist

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 2d

Today we pray for:
St Andrew the Apostle, Bolton-upon-Dearne; St John the Evangelist & St Mary Magdalene, Goldthorpe & St Wilfrid, Hickleton: Carl Schaeffer; Allen Briscoe #SheffPrayer

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 3d

Today we pray for:
Lay Parish Evangelists, supporting their churches in mission & evangelism #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 4d

Today we pray for:
St John the Baptist Penistone & St Saviour Thurlstone; St Aidan, Oxspring; St Anne Carlecotes; St James, Midhope: David Hopkin; Chris Herbert #SheffPrayer

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 5d

Whether you are considering livestreaming for the first time or want to improve the quality of your existing streams, this short, practical resource will guide you through the essentials.

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 5d

Our new Livestreaming Toolkit is designed to help churches set up and run livestreams with confidence and purpose.

www.sheffield.anglican.org/learning/church-toolkits/

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 5d

Today we pray for:
Baby loss week. Pray for all those directly affected by this trauma & for research to prevent causes of early childhood death #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 6d

A new Christian community is forming in Doncaster following the opening of a new mission and worship centre.

Saint Vincent’s Mission Doncaster opened on Monday 22 September👇

www.sheffield.anglican.org/saint-vincents-mission-doncaster-exploring-faith/

Saint Vincent’s Mission Doncaster: Exploring Faith - The Diocese of Sheffield

A new mission and worship centre has opened in the city.

www.sheffield.anglican.org

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 6d

Today we pray for:
Adwick / Snaith & Hatfield Twin Deanery event: with Bishop Leah, Bishop Pete & others #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 7d

These journals are a way for children to recognise and celebrate the ways in which they are being lights for Christ in their communities.

Visit sheffdio.org/journals to find out more and register your interest using the online form by Monday 20 October.

Children's Journals - The Diocese of Sheffield

Our Lights for Christ journal helps children discover how special they are to God, and how they can live out […]

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 7d

The Lights for Christ team are keen to hear from churches and schools who would like to purchase children’s journals for their community. They're available to purchase from late October at the subsidised rate of 50p each.

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Children's Journals - The Diocese of Sheffield

Our Lights for Christ journal helps children discover how special they are to God, and how they can live out […]

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 7d

Today we pray for:
St Helen, Thurnscoe: Sarah Maughan, Jo Twigg #SheffPrayer

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 8d

John talks about:

✝️ Generations of his family working on a ranch
✝️ Swapping the American West for Sheffield
✝️ What attracted him to the UK
✝️ His hopes for ordination
✝️ His placement at All Saints Ecclesall and the Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy

Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 8d

‘The fundamental reality of Christ is that he is there reaching out to us.’

John Davis, former MES student in Sheffield, joins Paul and Ben via Zoom from his New Mexico home.

➡️ sheffdio.org/podcast

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 8d

Today we pray for:
Rachel Baker, settling into her role, working to grow & equip our Young Leaders’ Community #SheffPrayer

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 9d

To our wider Jewish community, we also wish to express both sorrow and support at this time, acknowledging in particular that this attack has taken place on the holiest of days, Yom Kippur. As a community of faiths, in your neighbouring city, we grieve for your loss and stand with you today.

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 9d

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We send our condolences to the bereaved & offer our prayers for those injured in this attack.

We also express our gratitude to the police, emergency services and all who intervened courageously to bring the incident to a resolution.

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Diocese of Sheffield @sheffdio.org · 9d

🕯️Statement in Response to the Attack on Heaton Park Synagogue, Manchester

As faith leaders we are saddened and horrified at the attack on Thursday, at Heaton Park Synagogue, in Manchester.

www.sheffield.anglican.org/statement-in-response-to-the-attack-on-heaton-park-synagogue-manchester/

Statement in Response to the Attack on Heaton Park Synagogue, Manchester - The Diocese of Sheffield

Published on: 06/10/2025As faith leaders we are saddened and horrified at the attack on Thursday, at Heaton Park Synagogue, in […]

www.sheffield.anglican.org

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