God calls all Christians to live out their faith wherever they are. You might already be exactly where God is calling you to be. But also you might be thinking whether God is calling you into something new. You may hear a voice which you think might be saying "Is it You?". And you may be asking of that voice - "Is it you, Lord?". Is that sense of prodding or wondering God calling you into something new?
On this page we will be developing a range of resources to help people think through what God might be calling them to - serving God in the world and the church in all kinds of ways.
Vocations Sunday - 26th April 2026
Vocations Sunday is the fourth Sunday in Easter and this year it is Sunday April 26th
Below are links to some resources from both Chester Diocese and the national Vocations team for anyone putting together a service for Vocations Sunday or at any other time you want to encourage people to consider how God is calling them to serve.
Text for a parish magazine/pewsheet/website article
PowerPoint Template
Service of the Word (Word doc)
Alternative liturgical texts (Word doc)
Click here for a three-minute vocation video based on Psalm 23
Click here to access a Canva template for a postcard
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A prayer for Vocations Sunday
God our Father, Lord of all the world,
through your Son you have called us into the fellowship of your universal Church:
hear our prayer for your faithful people
that in their vocation and ministry
each may be an instrument of your love,
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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Exploring your calling
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We will be adding to a range of stories from across the diocese of people who are called to serve God in a wide variety of ways.
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We already have a wide range of resources and information on different types of ministry and how to explore your sense of calling.
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In particular, you might want to work with one of our Vocations Explorers to think you what God might be saying.
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You might want to come to one of our Called to Serve events to find out more.
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Or just email us on ministry@chester.anglican.org , we would love to talk to you about your sense of calling.
You can find out more about a wide range of ministries and stories on the Church of England website here