Video Library


Nikki Groarke 14 August 2020

Archdeacon of Dudley, Nikki Groarke, reflects on seeing each other's faces, face masks, and the face of God.

John Fitzmaurice 11 August 2020

Diocesan Director of Vocations and Ordinands John Fitzmaurice reflects on some connections between lockdown and the teaching of the Desert Fathers

Bishop Martin 7 August 2020

The Bishop of Dudley thanks everyone for so much hard work this year, and encourages everyone to enjoy their holiday, enjoy some rest and enjoy God's world.

Doug Chaplin 4 August 2020

Diocesan Discipleship and Lay Training Officer, Doug Chaplin, reflects on how his hobby, photography, helps him learn how to slow down, see and wonder at the art, beauty and glory of creation

Bishop John 31 July 2020

Bishop John, who as a child and adult has learned what major loss and bereavement is like, reflects on the losses of Covid19 and prays that people may find God's blessing in loss.

Jonathan Kimber 28 July 2020

Jonathan Kimber reflects on how life and faith, like music, can become richer when we learn to embrace the discordant, jarring and difficult notes in a larger harmony.

Nikki Groarke 23 July 2020

The Archdeacon of Dudley reminds us of the importance of slowing down over August, to be still, be present and be restored and enjoy the "rhythms of grace".

John Preston 21 July 2020

John Preston thanks people and parishes for their generosity in these difficult times, and encourages everyone to consider how their money makes an active difference.

Bishop John 17 July 2020

Bishop John encourages people as the emerge from lockdown, to find some opportunities for real rest and refreshment, as he muses on a verse from the prophet Isaiah.

Mark Carter 14 July 2020

Mark Carter, Church Buildings Officer, offers support for parishes in the diocese as we think afresh about our church buildings as we start to unlock them.