Wholehearted | Chester Diocese

Wholehearted is a brand‑new digital magazine created to inspire generosity across the Diocese of Chester. It launched on Valentine’s Day (14 February) 2026, a few days before Lent … the perfect time to start talking about what it means to live and give with love.

Built on the honest conversations that helped shape our diocesan vision, Wholehearted is designed to support Christians and church communities with real encouragement, practical tips for talking about money, and inspiring true stories that help us grow in our faith.

You can explore the stories in three different ways:

1: PDF Download

2: Magazine-style Viewer

3: Website pages - below

Living Generously

My Journey as Digital Giving Adviser, by Bessia Kanengoni Diocese of Chester. Growing up in Malawi, Bessia witnessed firsthand the vibrancy and richness of what living out the Christian faith through generosity looks like.

My Money Journey

A member of St Mary’s, Weaverham Jerry Marshall shares his money story, from selling rat food at boarding school to studying economics at Cambridge and carving out a succesful career as a social entrepreneur.

Breaking the Silence

Steve Haines, Partnership Development Manager (North England), Christians Against Poverty writes about equipping our churches to talk confidently about money.

What is your view of Biblical teaching on giving 10% of our earnings?

Three different people offer their perspectives on how Christian giving is a response to God’s generosity, shaped by gratitude and trust rather than rigid obligation.

Two Cheeky Chimps - a cautionary tale

The Bishop of Chester, Mark Tanner, reflects on teaching his children about sharing in a tale involving chimps, a baboon and a chocolate bar.

What is Parish Share?

Parish Share is the amount of money that your parish is asked to contribute to pay for mission and ministry, including clergy stipends and their housing.

Doing Lent Generously

40acts flips the traditional idea of giving stuff up for Lent to focus instead on giving stuff away.