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Shining as #LightsforChrist across South Yorkshire & the East Riding. The Church of England, serving our communities.
Congratulations to Revd Vicky Camber, who was licensed on Wednesday as Oversight Minister of the benefices of Aston, Todwick and Ulley in the L2 Mission Area!

#LightsforChrist
November 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🥾Peak and Hope Pilgrimages 2026

Could 2026 be the year for you to discover the joys of pilgrimage? We have two years of experience now in taking groups on local pilgrimages in the Peak District over 3-4 days, spread through the year or taken as a block.
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Revd Canon Justin Dodd, Canon Missioner at @sheffieldcathedral.bsky.social is on the Words of Grace podcast today.

Justin talks about:

✝️ His upbringing in Johannesburg
✝️ How the fight against apartheid informed his faith and ministry
✝️ His calling to Cathedral ministry

➡️ sheffdio.org/podcast
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Congratulations to our new canons at @sheffieldcathedral.bsky.social !

#LightsforChrist
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Tim Renshaw, CEO of The Archer Project and the Dean of @sheffieldcathedral.bsky.social, the Very Revd Abi Thompson, join Ben and Paul for a Camino Pilgrimage Special.

➡️ sheffdio.org/podcast
November 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Today is Safeguarding Sunday, and a service of reflection and prayer is taking place at Rotherham Minster.

It's a service open to all, especially for those who have been affected by abuse & domestic violence. Whether you come seeking solace or wish to support survivors, your presence is valued.
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Praying this morning for a fruitful Churchwardens' Conference in Rotherham.

Today's conference is exploring the challenges and opportunities of intercultural mission as different nations and cultures worship together as a united body.

Keynote speaker – The Revd Canon Dr Mark Powley
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Praying for the three ecumenical canons who'll be installed tonight at @sheffieldcathedral.bsky.social

✝️Fr Christopher Posluszny, Cathedral Dean at St Marie’s Catholic Cathedral

✝️Pastor David Bussue, Associate Pastor, Church of God of Prophecy, Sheffield.

✝️Fr Mousa Roshdy, Coptic Orthodox Church
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Sian Checkley, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, and Claire Sayce, Safeguarding Training Officer, join Paul and Ben for a special Safeguarding episode.

➡️ sheffdio.org/podcast
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
✝️ Safeguarding Sunday Service
⛪ Rotherham Minster
📅 Sunday 16 November
🕝 2.30PM

The Diocese of Sheffield warmly invites everyone to
Safeguarding Sunday, a special service dedicated to
acknowledging, remembering, and standing with
survivors of abuse or domestic violence.
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Revd Tom Finnemore, Rector and Oversight Minister at STC Sheffield, joins Ben and Paul on the podcast today.

Tom talks about:

✝️ His working-class background and how it’s shaped him
✝️ How faith has transformed him
✝️ The importance of being authentic and speaking directly

➡️ sheffdio.org/podcast
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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.
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
'The cross reminds me most of him, of his love, and that through his death and resurrection, I am made new. Wearing my faith on the outside gets me to tell people about the story of the faith I live from the inside out.'

Bishop Leah shares her reflection for Wear Your Faith Fortnight.
October 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The youth group at Hatfield St. Lawrence Church have designed and printed hoodies that they'll be wearing for Wear Your Faith Fortnight. They chose a heart with a cross inside for the front and the youth group name, and then a Bible verse for the back.

#WearYourFaithFortnight #LightsforChrist
October 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Lizzie Ilsley, Assistant Curate at Rotherham Minster, is on the podcast today.

Lizzie talks about:

✝️ Working as a Speech and Language Therapist for 20 years
✝️ Her experience of living with depression as a person of faith
✝️ Rotherham Minster’s welcome to the community

➡️ sheffdio.org/podcast
October 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
'What does it mean to have a soul? What does it mean to be human? What might it be like to have a relationship with God?'

Bishop Pete shares how he's taking part in Wear Your Faith Fortnight.

#LightsforChrist #wearyourfaithfortnight
October 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our Centenary Project Pastoral Worker Steph Darbyshire has shared these photos.

✝️Cross

✍️ Tattoo

👕 T-Shirt
October 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today is the start of Wear Your Faith Fortnight! We're inviting Christians people to wear a symbol of their faith for two weeks (26 October – 9 November 2025). As the season changes and the nights get darker, let’s wear our faith & share the hope and light that Jesus brings.

#WearYourFaithFortnight
October 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This Sunday is the start of Wear Your Faith Fortnight (26/10-09/11), where we're encouraging people across the Diocese to share what symbols of faith they'll be wearing.

People might choose a piece of jewellery, a badge from a previous year, a wristband, a T-shirt, or something else.
October 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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
October 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
⛪ 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.
October 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
‘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
October 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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.
October 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
@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
October 17, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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/
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM