Have your say: we are currently seeking your feedback on our diocesan communications channels, including Connect, Manna, our website and our social media channels. Please share your views using our online form.
Good communication is at the heart of the diocesan vision, which aspires for everyone to be able to speak with confidence about their Christian faith and its power to transform lives and the world. The diocesan communications team supports the vision by producing content, sharing stories and offering training, as well as working with the media to tell stories of faith and transformation.
The communications and engagement team manages the diocesan website and social media channels, produces a regular e-bulletin Connect and a monthly four page magazine, Manna, which is designed for incorporation into parish magazines and newsletters, and the diocesan annual review.
We also support parishes in dealing with the media – both to earn media coverage and to help manage challenging media requests. Please get in touch should you need support or simply want to have a chat about all things communications.
Church of England Digital Labs
The national church communications team has a host of excellent resources on the Digital Labs section of their website. Do take a look and see what is on offer - whether you are looking to improve your social media presence, find out more about A Church Near You, improve your design skills, and more...
Photography and filming permissions
A template permissions form template for filming and videoing in a church setting is available to download below. Visit the Church of England's website for a useful blog on filming and video permissions.
July 2026 update
The Church The Church of England is currently reviewing new guidance for an education setting from the UK Online Harms Early Warning Working Group, in relation to safeguarding risks arising from the misuse of images of children and young people, including through AI-enabled image manipulation. Some brief guidance on steps you can take ahead of any update from the national church is available to download below.
Who to contact
Louise Willmot, Communications and Engagement Manager
Caroline Gray, Communications and Engagement Manager
Emma McKee, Communications Officer
Downloads
Photograph permission template for parishes
Update on Church of England review of new guidance for photographing and videoing children