Rural related articles

  1. Bishop responds to report from the House of Lords Rural Economy Committee

    COMMENT / The Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, has today responded to the publication of the report from the House of Lords Rural Economy Committee.

  2. Church sees congregation grow with outdoor prayer meetings

    An outdoor prayer service started under lockdown at an Oxfordshire church has attracted more than 100 people and revived interest in a rural church.

  3. New pilgrim routes launched in one of Britain's busiest holiday destinations

    Pilgrimage routes linking historic churches and ancient holy sites in one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations have been launched as part of a Church of England-funded project.

  4. Rural Teaching Partnership launched to build a fair education for pupils in rural communities

    The Church of England, education charity Teach First and the Chartered College of Teaching are today launching the new Rural Teaching Partnership.

  5. Schools: we’re up for the rural challenge

    COMMENT / The Church of England's Chief Education Officer explains what the Church is doing to address challenges for rural schools.

  6. ‘It has been a way of saying to people ‘we are here for you' - the listening service launched by a rural team ministry

    A steady stream of people have responded to an invitation to ring a ‘listening ear’ service of support and prayer run by curates in a rural area since the start of the first lockdown.