Mission, Ministry and Discipleship News Stories

The Diocesan Lent Course Sermon Series
This year, our Diocese has produced a Lent course called 'Lord, Teach Us To Pray'. During each week of Lent, a sermon is being preached at Lincoln Cathedral which reflects on the theme for that week. Watch them all here.
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Aged 18-30? Discover Faith With The Ministry Experience Scheme – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
*Application now open for September 2025* - The Ministry Experience Scheme is an exciting opportunity to dive into loads of different experiences which support the fantastic work happening in communtiies (not just in a church building!) and help you discover God at work in others and in your own life.
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Celebrating Racial Justice Sunday 2025 at Lincoln Cathedral
On Sunday 9 February 2025, Lincoln Cathedral was filled with unity and hope as it hosted a special Choral Evening Prayer service dedicated to Racial Justice Sunday.
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Saying Goodbye to Clare Lindsay, Warden of Lay Ministry
Farewell to Clare It is with mixed emotions that we announce Clare Lindsay will be finishing…
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First Focal Ministers Commissioned In Special Service
We joyfully celebrated the commissioning of the very first Focal Ministers in the Diocese of Lincoln with a heartwarming ceremony held at Edward King House in Lincoln on Saturday 18 January.
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Become An Emergency Pastoral Responder At Humberside Airport – Open To Accredited Ministers
The North-East Lincs Chaplain, the Revd Mary Vickets, is looking for accredited ministers, both lay and ordained, from various denominations and faiths, to join a team of emergency pastoral/faith responders at Humberside Airport.
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Atmospheric Nativity Service Brings Family Joy To All Saints Church, Nettleham
On Christmas Eve last year, All Saints Church in Nettleham was filled with the joyous sounds of carols and the laughter of children as families gathered for a special Nativity Service.
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Lent Course 2025 Now Available On Learn-Grow-Share
The Diocese of Lincoln's Lent Course for 2025 is now available to read and download on Learn-Grow-Share. Available in printed and digital formats.
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New Canons Installed at Lincoln Cathedral
On Monday 18 November, five new canons took their place within the College of Canons at Lincoln Cathedral.
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The annual Lay Ministry Service 2024
This celebration of Lay Ministry welcomed Peter Holmes and Pauline Wiggett as Readers and commissioned our new Warden of Lay Ministry in the Diocese, Lynne Smyth.
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A response to the national CofE Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report
Read a response written by our Net Zero Carbon Team about the recent national Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report.
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30 years of the ordination of women: Margaret’s Story (plus original ceremony footage)
Meet Revd Margaret Barsley who was one of the first to be ordained in the Diocese and see footage of the original 1994 ordination ceremony.
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