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Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas

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Ending gender-based violence

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence is a global campaign to inspire people to learn, reflect and take action to end gender-based violence and all forms of abuse.

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Israel-Gaza war

Information for parishes and individuals seeking to better understand the Church’s response to the war and guidance on how they can how help whether through prayer, giving or action.

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Resources for Advent and Christmas

Last December, thousands of churches extended ‘The Great Invitation’ from the Church of England to Follow the Star to their local church in person once again. A special invitation lies at the heart of this year’s Follow the Star resources, too – to Join the Song.

Learn more about our Advent and Christmas campaign for 2023.

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A Service for the First Sunday of Advent

The Archbishop of York leads this week’s service from Bishopthorpe Palace, York, with music from St Martin's Voices. This service marks the First Sunday of Advent.

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Vision & Strategy

The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.

Learn more about our vision for a simpler, humbler, bolder church.

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