A selection of news and stories from churches across the country on how they are serving their communities.
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I prayed: 'God, I need to come forward, and now is the time'
25/04/2024
Jackie Jones tells of how she came back to church after watching online services broadcast by her local parish during the Covid lockdowns.
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Tea and toast at a Cathedral grows into a charity helping thousands of people
05/04/2024
A project that started as tea and toast served by Sheffield Cathedral's congregation in response to rising poverty and unemployment has grown into a charity that has helped at least 10,000 people over the last 30 years.
3 min read
Funding for rural parishes frees up churches for mission
21/03/2024
Church of England national funding for features such as improved broadband and pooled administrative support have given rural parishes a boost.
2 min read
New video highlights net zero ambitions across the country
15/03/2024
Small changes can make a big difference! Watch our new video and find out how churches, cathedrals and schools are reducing their carbon footprint through tackling green projects bit by bit.
2 min read
Celebrating women: Call for a Church that ‘represents the diversity of God’
11/03/2024
Women from across the Church of England are calling for a church that reflects the diversity of God as we celebrate 30 years since women were first ordained to the priesthood.
2 min read
Small changes save urban church thousands of pounds in energy bills
22/01/2024
A busy city church has saved thousands of pounds on its energy bills thanks to making a number of small changes to reduce its carbon footprint and help care for God’s creation.
6 min read
"Thank you, but we should have done more" - Bishop responds to COP 28
14/12/2023
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, reflects on the outcomes of COP28
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COP28 must be more than a glitzy talking shop
30/11/2023
The summit should make good on commitments to tackling climate change, writes Rt Revd Graham Usher, lead Bishop for the environment.
2 min read
How Christians can get involved with UN climate conference - COP28
08/11/2023
How to get involved with UN climate conference - COP28
4 min read
Young pupils help Nottinghamshire school win prestigious green award
16/10/2023
Children and teachers at a primary school in Nottinghamshire are celebrating after winning a green award for their amazing environmental work to help care for the planet.
3 min read