THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD

A Church of England diocese working in South Yorkshire and the southern parts of the East Riding of Yorkshire.

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Our Diocese comprises church congregations, schools, chaplaincies and other organisations all united by our common Christian faith.  As a  Church of England Diocese, we are called (in the words of our Vision Statement) ‘to grow a sustainable network of Christ-like, lively and diverse Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God’s world’.  Every day, all around the diocese, dedicated, creative and passionate people are working together in the mission of God.

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Who We Are

Information about our vision and strategy, our Bishops, diocesan structures and how to find people
Vision & Strategy, Our Bishops, Structure, Governance, Central Team Directory, Diocesan Directory, Vacancies

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Ministry

Information, resources and support for all lay and ordained ministers
Ordained Ministry, Reader Ministry, Focal Ministry, Children & Youth Ministry, Wellbeing

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Safeguarding

How to raise a concern, guidance on church policies & practice and training events

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Church Support

Centenary Project

Equipping the local church to grow a new generation of young people and families and support for workers

Faith & Calling

Lights for Christ

Resources to support a discipleship model helping you live out your baptismal calling to be a light in the world

Faith & Calling

Vocation & Calling

Helping Christians see that God’s calling is part of their normal life – for those exploring calling and considering ordination

Faith & Calling

Exploring Faith

Exploring the Christian faith should be the most exciting adventure of your life. Resources to help explore Christianity and find a church

Our Diocese

Life Events

Marking the important milestones in your family’s life – weddings, baptisms & funerals

Our Diocese

What’s On

All the events and news stories from across the Diocese

Our Diocese

Education Provision

Church of England Schools and Academies are a vital part of the ministry of the Diocese

Events

All the upcoming events from across the Diocese

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September 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Communicating Well in Today’s World

How do we communicate wisely and effectively in today’s world, as individuals and as churches? […]

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October 5, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 3:45 pm

Diocesan Development Day 2024

Jesus calls his followers… Helping people to move forward in discipleship and mission The overall[…]

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October 10, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Healing and Wholeness: Renew Wellbeing Space

Sheffield is part of an exciting new Church of England disability project to help churches[…]

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October 19, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Healing and Wholeness: Trauma Informed Ministry Day

An interactive workshop by Rev Hilary Ison  Come and equip yourself to deal with the[…]

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October 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Being Built Together, Being Fruitful Together

Racial Justice Unit in Partnership with the Sheffield Diocese

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November 16, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Annual Churchwardens’ Conference 2024

Treasuring God’s creation – A Guide for Churchwardens Pastries and drinks will be served from[…]

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November 20, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Safety in Ordained Ministry

The nature of the clergy role is distinctive, bringing opportunities which can also involve elements[…]

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Latest News

All the latest news stories from across the Diocese

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02/08/2024See of Beverley Northern Provincial Festival

Centenary Project Worker Mel Pay helped to lead youth work during the event at York Minster.

Read More about See of Beverley Northern Provincial Festival 01/08/2024Commemorating 100+ Focal Ministers in the Diocese of Sheffield

The Diocese recently surpassed a milestone of 100 authorised Focal Ministers – and there’s more to come!

Read More about Commemorating 100+ Focal Ministers in the Diocese of Sheffield 26/07/2024St Mary’s Tickhill: event on prayer

Earlier this month St Mary’s Church Tickhill hosted an event on prayer for the children of the local school.

Read More about St Mary’s Tickhill: event on prayer 18/07/2024Ancient Northern Saints Inspire Archbishop’s ‘Faith in the North’

Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York has set out a three-year focus called Faith in the North which will provide prayer, storytelling and church planting resources.

Read More about Ancient Northern Saints Inspire Archbishop’s ‘Faith in the North’ 17/07/2024Energy Footprint Tool and support for churches

Complete the Energy Footprint Tool and receive £100 to spend on LED lightbulbs

Read More about Energy Footprint Tool and support for churches 15/07/2024End the ‘scandal’ of the need for food banks, General Synod hears

The Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, the Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, spoke at General Synod last week

Read More about End the ‘scandal’ of the need for food banks, General Synod hears 01/07/2024Barnardo’s independent investigation – statement

With the agreement of the survivor, the Yorkshire Baptist Association and the trustees of Network Church Sheffield, in 2022 the Diocese of Sheffield commissioned Barnardo’s […]

Read More about Barnardo’s independent investigation – statement 27/06/2024Celebrating Pakistani Christian communities

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, was among the visitors today at St James’s Church in Doncaster for a special event

Read More about Celebrating Pakistani Christian communities 27/06/2024Return of Parish Safeguarding Officer Day commissions volunteers across the Diocese

The PSO Day first started in June 2023 and has returned with another successful event

Read More about Return of Parish Safeguarding Officer Day commissions volunteers across the Diocese 25/06/2024Hope Weekend 2024 highlights

Hosted by the Centenary Project, Diocese of Sheffield and youth workers across South Yorkshire from the 21-23 June 2024.

Read More about Hope Weekend 2024 highlights 21/06/2024Four decades of loyal service: commemorating Churchwarden Gwyneth Sampson

Gwyneth, who is stepping down after 38 years as Churchwarden of Holy Trinity Ulley, is being celebrated by friends and loved ones.

Read More about Four decades of loyal service: commemorating Churchwarden Gwyneth Sampson 20/06/2024Church Army Evangelists to be commissioned at Sheffield Cathedral

Heather Waller and Helen Reynolds have successfully completed their three-year training courses.

Read More about Church Army Evangelists to be commissioned at Sheffield Cathedral 17/06/2024Hatfield Heroes Youth Group awarded cash prize

We are so excited to share the news that Hatfield Heroes Youth Group are the winners of this month’s “The Winners Share It All” with […]

Read More about Hatfield Heroes Youth Group awarded cash prize 13/06/2024Celebrating 30 years of women priests

People came together at Sheffield Cathedral on Saturday 8 June to celebrate 30 years of women being priested.

Read More about Celebrating 30 years of women priests 13/06/2024Take a look at our first ever Church Explorers Week

The new campaign took place from 25 May-2 June

Read More about Take a look at our first ever Church Explorers Week 06/06/2024Starting New Things – Mission Pathways

Starting New Things – Mission Pathways: From here to discipleship Coming to faith and engaging in Christian discipleship is a journey. Sometimes that journey is […]

Read More about Starting New Things – Mission Pathways 05/06/2024Meet our 2024 ordinands

Ordinands for the 2024 Petertide Ordinations on the 29 and 30 June have shared some short bios.

Read More about Meet our 2024 ordinands 04/06/2024Revitalisation in Denaby Main: Looking to the future

Assistant Curate for St Peter’s Conisborough and All Saints Denaby Main, Revd Tom Brown, shares promising signs of mission pathways and community engagement in the area.

Read More about Revitalisation in Denaby Main: Looking to the future 03/06/2024Petertide Ordinations 2024

The full list of people to be ordained as deacons and priests in the Diocese of Sheffield has been released.

Read More about Petertide Ordinations 2024 30/05/2024‘Greasy Chip Butty’: celebrating life and faith in Sheffield

The Revd Canon Julian Sullivan, who served at St Mary’s Bramall Lane from 1990-2016, has published a new book capturing the character of Sheffield.

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