2025 marks the 950th anniversary of the formation of the diocese of Chichester. It is also the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, when what we call the Nicene Creed (“We believe in one God…”) began to take shape.
In 2023 we explored as a diocese how Jesus was prefigured in the Old Testament. 2024 explores how in worship and evangelisation the Church forms the New Testament, enabling us to encounter Jesus today. 2025 explores how the Creed unites us in what we believe about God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

These three years outline how we celebrate the mystery of faith. This mystery presents the truth that Christ has died, is risen, and will come again.
In the new life of Baptism and in his body and blood in Holy Communion, Jesus authenticates the mystery of faith by the Holy Spirit who inspires and sustains us as missionary disciples.
This momentous celebration reminds us that we cannot define God. Faith is an exploration in which we risk everything in order to glimpse the mystery of God’s glory and to discover our place in his heart of love.

To celebrate this jubilee year we have a host of events planned across the diocese and at the Cathedral:

• a celebration service in every deanery
• a weekend away for young families
• pilgrimages for young people and parishes
• a Lent course
• a programme of special events at the Cathedral
• a clergy conference in Canterbury
• an international ecumenical conference in Chichester

All of these will serve to inspire and strengthen our faith as we seek together to know, love, and follow the Lord Jesus in 2025 and beyond.