Ministry related articles

  1. Almshouses for the twenty-first century?

    The Archbishops’ Commission on Housing, Church and Community is looking at various ways in which churches can meet housing need. This week, Mark Bennet, Team Rector at Thatcham in Berkshire, explains why we should hold almshouses in a higher regard.

  2. BBC Panorama programme 'Is the Church Racist?'

    BBC Panorama programme ‘Is the Church Racist?’ explores allegations of racism and discrimination within the Church of England.

  3. Bells to toll and thousands of candles to be lit for National Day of Reflection

    Churches and cathedrals are to toll bells, light thousands of candles and offer prayers as the country marks the first anniversary of lockdown tomorrow.

  4. Call for churches to act as safe havens in hot spots for serious youth violence

    Churches to be encouraged to offer a place of sanctuary for young people as part of efforts to combat knife crime and serious youth violence, in key General Synod debate.

  5. Children come forward to be baptised as Messy Church continues to thrive

    Several children who are regular attendees of Messy Church have come forward for baptism.

  6. Clewer Initiative launches app designed to help tackle labour exploitation on British farms

    A new app designed to help tackle labour exploitation and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sectors is being launched today by the Church of England’s modern slavery initiative.

  7. Curate takes worship into whole new dimension - with children’s services in Minecraft

    A curate has engaged young congregants with Minecraft services.

  8. Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani to be Bishop of Chelmsford

    Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani will be the next Bishop of Chelmsford, Downing Street has announced.

  9. From farmyard nativities to quayside worship – how outdoor ministry has thrived in a rural parish

    The pandemic forced the community at Trelawny Benefice to worship outside – a move that has since developed into a fully-fledged outdoor ministry, complete with pet services, farmyard nativities and folk concerts.

  10. General Synod speaks out against racism directed against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

    The General Synod today gave its backing to a call for the Church of England to speak out against racism and hate crime directed against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.